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Newport County vs Notts County Predictions

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Newport County vs Notts County Predictions

After the worst possible start to the season, Newport County have recovered their form in the subsequent three fixtures.

On the opening day, they lost 3-0 away to Mansfield. They deserved to lose and were second-best for most of the match. This would have raised some concerns about the team’s ability to play against fellow teams that are aiming for the play-offs.

However, the next two results quelled those doubts as they recovered to beat Crewe 1-0 at home in their next game, whilst they thrashed Cambridge away in the Carabao Cup 4-1. Their most recent match was a 1-1 away draw with an in-form Exeter side, further establishing that this is a team that can do really well this season.

Their strikers seem to have gained form as well, with Padraig Amond already on three for the season and new singing Mark Harris getting his first against Exeter. If they can keep this up, then Newport being around the play-offs places around the end of the season should be assured.

In contrast, after being one of the pre-season favourites for the title, Notts County have had an awful start to the season.Their only point so far came on the opening day, a dour goalless draw at home to Colchester.

Since then, they have lost three in a row. They were beaten by Cambridge away, albeit in a dramatic 3-2 loss which saw Barry Corr score a last-minute winner. Drama was also to be had in their next game, as they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup on penalties by Middlesbrough. They had taken the lead three times in that match and will have been bitterly disappointed to have lost.

However, the real body blow came on Saturday, as they were thrashed 4-0 by Yeovil at home. It was an unacceptable performance from the team, particularly in defence, and will have worried manager Kevin Nolan deeply. To lose so badly against a side expected to struggle with three six-figure players in a team packed with quality is awful.

They will have to recover their form quickly if they want to achieve the goal of promotion. However, with confidence probably at a low, it could be difficult for them to do so immediately.

Indeed, we think Notts County will lose this match. The pressure is all on Notts to win this game and Newport can use that fear to their advantage. They are in form and are threatening in attack.

Thus, a Newport win is what we think will come from this game. Although, it will still be a close match as Nolan will want his team to respond well. So, a 2-1 correct score-line seems apt for a game that could increase the pressure on Notts County.

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