Chesterfield welcome Notts County to the SMH Group Stadium for the first leg of their League Two play-off semi-final on Sunday evening. These two clubs have a fierce modern rivalry forged in their shared National League years, and a play-off meeting only adds more spice to an already tasty fixture. Paul Cook's side finished the regular season in fine form, while Notts County stumbled over the line after falling away from the automatic promotion places. The Spireites look well placed to take the upper hand in this first leg.

Chesterfield vs Notts County Form

Chesterfield are unbeaten in their last eight League Two outings, winning six and drawing two in that run to secure a sixth-place finish. Goals from Lee Bonis and Dilan Markanday sealed a 2-1 victory over Swindon on the final day, and Paul Cook will fancy his side's momentum heading into the play-offs.

Notts County's form has been patchy by comparison. Martin Paterson's side lost four of their final eight league fixtures and drifted out of the automatic promotion picture. They salvaged a draw against an in-form Bristol Rovers outfit to close the campaign, but their inconsistency on the road is a genuine concern ahead of this trip to Chesterfield.

Who is the Betting Favourite in Chesterfield vs Notts County?

According to recent odds at Oddschecker, Chesterfield are the betting favourites to beat Notts County in the League Two encounter, with an implied win probability of around 48%, while Notts County sit at roughly 39%.

Match Winner Best Odds Bookmaker
Chesterfield 13/10 bet365
Notts County 12/5 BetMGM
Draw 12/5 Betfred

Odds last updated at 13:30 Sunday, 10th May. View the full market on the Chesterfield vs Notts County match winner page on Oddschecker.

Chesterfield vs Notts County Team News

Notts County: Lewis Macari - Injured

Notts County: Harald Tangen - Injured

Notts County: Matt Platt - Injured

Chesterfield

Paul Cook could stick with the side that beat Swindon on the final day of the season. No injuries have been reported ahead of this semi-final first leg, giving the manager a full squad to choose from.

Notts County

Lewis Macari's serious leg injury rules him out of the play-offs entirely, while Harald Tangen and Matt Platt are also sidelined for the visitors. Martin Paterson could make one change to the side that faced Bristol Rovers, recalling Tyrese Hall in midfield.

Chesterfield vs Notts County Predicted Lineup

Chesterfield (4-2-3-1): R. Boot; S. Curtis, S. Swinkels, K. McFadzean, L. Gordon; R. Stirk, S. Braybrooke; D. Markanday, L. Mandeville, A. Dobra; L. Bonis

Notts County (3-4-2-1): J. Belshaw; J. Bedeau, R. McDonald, L. Ness; N. Tsaroulla, T. Iorpenda, O. Norburn, J. Jones; C. Grant, T. Hall; A. Jatta

Chesterfield vs Notts County Match Facts

  • Chesterfield have won their last three matches against Notts County in all competitions.
  • Chesterfield have scored at least two goals in each of their last four meetings with Notts County.
  • The Spireites are unbeaten in their last eight League Two fixtures.
  • Lee Bonis has scored in three of his last four League Two appearances.
  • Notts County lost four of their final eight League Two matches of the regular season.

Chesterfield vs Notts County Match Prediction

The Spireites have been the sharper side through the closing weeks of the season and have dominated this fixture in recent times. Notts County's poor away form and mounting injury list make it difficult to back them to get a result here. Chesterfield look capable of taking a lead into the second leg.

Match prediction: Chesterfield 2-1 Notts County

Chesterfield vs Notts County Best Bets

Lee Bonis to score anytime at 21/10 with Paddy Power: 

Bonis has been in terrific form, finding the net in three of his last four League Two outings. He is the focal point of Chesterfield's attack and looks a well-backed bet to get on the scoresheet in a fixture where the hosts have consistently found the net.

Over 2.5 Goals at 19/20 with Bet365: 

Chesterfield have scored at least two goals in each of their last four meetings with Notts County, and this is a play-off semi-final where both sides need a result. The hosts' attacking quality and the visitors' leaky recent form on the road point towards a match with goals in it.

Chesterfield vs Notts County Bet Builder Tip

Our four-leg bet builder for Chesterfield vs Notts County backs:

  • Chesterfield to win 
  • Over 2.5 goals
  • Lee Bonis to score anytime
  • Alassana Jatta to register a shot on target.

Chesterfield's dominance in this fixture and their excellent recent form underpin the home win selection. Bonis has been clinical in front of goal recently, while Jatta has managed a shot on target in five of his last six League Two outings for County.

This combination is available at best odds of 8/1 with Coral at the time of publishing.