Notts County vs Bradford City prediction 18.11.2023

• Competition: League Two
• Date: Saturday, 18th November 2023
• Kickoff: 12:30 UK / 13:30 CET
• Venue: Meadow Lane (Nottingham)

Last season, in their fourth consecutive season in the National League (fifth tier), Notts County finished 2nd and achieved promotion to League Two. The Magpies carried over that good momentum to this season and started great. For most of the season, they held either first or second place, but with two losses in a row vs good teams, they dropped in the standings and are 5th with 30 points in 17 rounds, but still only two points away from the desired 3rd place. 

Bradford City are playing its fifth consecutive season in League Two. Last season was their best, finishing 6th and reaching the Playoffs. Still, the Bantams were eliminated in the Semi-Finals by Carlisle, which eventually secured promotion. However, the current season is not going according to plan, considering they are 18th with 20 points, and it seems they are only playing worse as the season progresses. 

Notts County vs Bradford City: Notts County to win

Notts County won nine of 17 games this season, but they are in poor form. They lost three of the last four matches in all competitions, but those losses came against really good teams. Also, most of their poor results this year came on the road and in the Cup competitions. At home, in League Two, Notts County have been excellent, winning six of eight matches - 75%.

Bradford City are in even worse form, losing four of the last five matches (in all competitions), including a loss vs the last-placed team in the league, Sutton. Their defense totally collapsed in those five matches, allowing two or more goals on four occasions.

From what we have seen from these teams this season, and considering Notts County have been excellent at home in league matches, we think the Magpies should secure their tenth (league) win of the season.