Harrogate vs Notts County: Predictions, Team News, Betting Tips & Odds

Saturday’s League Two fixture in North Yorkshire carries big consequences for both clubs. Harrogate fight to avoid relegation while Notts County chase automatic promotion.

Match details

The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 28. Kick-off is at 12.30pm GMT at the Exercise Stadium in Harrogate.

Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football will broadcast the match live in the UK.

Preview

Harrogate sit second-bottom and are one point outside safety. Their six-year stint in the EFL is under pressure.

The Sulphurites have taken just 12 home points from 19 matches. That is the lowest total in League Two this season.

They have scored 29 league goals, the fewest in the division. Recent form is poor, with three defeats in four games.

Notts County remain in the promotion hunt under Martin Paterson. They aim to regain momentum after a 3-0 loss at Oldham.

Before that defeat, the Magpies beat Cheltenham 5-2 and defeated Accrington Stanley 4-0. Matthew Dennis returned as a late substitute at Oldham.

Ollie Norburn was sent off at Oldham. He received his second red card of the month and will serve a suspension.

Head-to-head

Notts County have three wins in the last four meetings. The November match at Meadow Lane ended 1-1.

Team news and predicted line-ups

Simon Weaver’s Harrogate side lost Chanse Headman to injury last weekend. Lewis Cass is expected to replace him.

Stephen Duke-McKenna could return to the starting eleven.

• Predicted Harrogate (4-2-3-1): Oxley; Cass, Heffernan, Gibson, Slater; Morris, Evans; Taylor, Hill, Duke-McKenna; Muldoon.

Notts County should restore top scorer Matthew Dennis to the starting line-up. Ollie Norburn will be absent through suspension.

• Predicted Notts County (3-4-3): Belshaw; Macari, Ness, Bedeau; Tsaroulla, Browne, Palmer, Jones; Grant, Jatta, Dennis.

Betting tips & odds

Bookmakers listed Harrogate at 11-4, Notts County at 10-11, and the draw at 23-10. Odds were correct at time of publishing.

Suggested single: Notts County to win. One recommended bet was 2 points at 9-10 with bet365.

Sample Bet Builder: Under 3 goals, Matthew Dennis anytime, Both teams to score – No. That combination paid 11-1 with bet365.

Key statistics

• Harrogate have the fewest home points in League Two this season.
• The Sulphurites are the lowest scorers, with 29 league goals.
• Harrogate have won only once at home in the league since September.
• Notts County have scored 65 league goals, the second highest in the division.
• The Magpies are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Harrogate.

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