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Notts County vs Chesterfield prediction and betting tips – Bonis and Jatta on target again

May 15, 2026 - 07:30

Notts County hosts Chesterfield in the final leg of the League Two play-off semi-finals at Meadow Lane.

Notts County vs Chesterfield best bets

Bet on Chesterfield to win, over 7 corners, over 3 cards at 5/1 on bet365
Back Notts County most cards at 6/5 on Betfred
Bet on Bonis, Luker and Jatta 1+ SOT at 15/4 on bet365

Notts County vs Chesterfield head to head overview

Date: Friday, 15th May 2026
Kick-off: 8pm
Venue: Meadow Lane
Where to watch: Sky Sports+
Referee: Thomas Parsons
Last meeting: Chesterfield 0-1 Notts County
Last 10 matches: Chesterfield 4 wins, 3 draws, Notts County 3 wins
Favourite to win: Notts County

Notts County vs Chesterfield predicted lineups

Notts County expected lineup: Belshaw; Ness, McDonald, Bedeau; Tsaroulla, Norburn, Robertson, Jones; Iorpenda, Luker; Jatta.
Chesterfield expected lineup: Boot; Curtis, Swinkels, McFadzean, Gordon; Braybrooke, Stirk; Markanday, Mandeville, Dickson; Bonis.

Notts County vs Chesterfield prediction

Chesterfield have four wins over County in their last ten meetings yet now need to win at least by two goals to go straight through to the League Two Play-Off Final.

Chesterfield were the favourites at just 1/1 last week but lost thanks to a Jayden Luker goal in the first half hour.

The Magpies only had one shot on target all game in a cagey affair that saw Chesterfield dominate possession but not take advantage of the ball.

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Notts County vs Chesterfield betting tips

First leg gives hints to second leg bet builders

Notts County were given four yellow cards with Chesterfield only picking up one booking.

As for corners, both teams got just three in what was a typical first leg of the play-offs with both sides eager to not be on the backfoot or overcommit attackers.

That might not be how it pans out in this game, especially if either team get an early goal, it’ll open the match right up prompting the opposition to essentially go all-out to get a goal back.

Chesterfield might be able to make the most of their chances this time having got eight shots away last week.

Which could mean more goals, corners and a similar amount of cards in the offing.

Shots on target

There were only three shots on target in all of the 90 minutes last time out.

But it’s set to be much more open in the second leg as both teams have to throw everything they have at each other.

If one team starts well, the other will have to counter to reply which could cause either side to be on the backfoot, which in turn means more action for the neutral.

Lee Bonis had 13 goals with a 51.1% shot accuracy in League Two’s season going into the play-offs.

Armando Dobra, Tom Naylor and Liam Mandeville were all on the scoresheet in the 3-2 win in this exact fixture earlier this season.

Matty Platt was the Notts County sole scorer in that match, but the main threat on goal could come from Alassana Jatta who has a fantastic shot accuracy, another to add to a potential bet builder.

Bonis and Jatta are the clear contenders in a huge payout though.

Bonis and Jatta have each hit seven shots on target in their last five appearances, Platt even have five but is not expected to play again.

But Luker who also bagged the goal in the first leg, has hit six on target in his last three appearances.

Bet on Chesterfield to win, over 7 corners, over 3 cards at 5/1 on bet365
Back Notts County most cards at 6/5 on Betfred
Bet on Bonis, Luker and Jatta 1+ SOT at 15/4 on bet365

Notts County vs Chesterfield latest odds

Find the latest Notts County vs Chesterfield betting odds here. Odds are provided by bet365 and are subject to change.

Notts County – 5/4
Draw – 9/4
Chesterfield – 11/5

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