Match Overview
Notts County and Barrow are gearing up for a pivotal clash in League 2, with both teams looking to solidify their positions in the league standings. Notts County, playing at home, will aim to capitalize on their strong form and home advantage, while Barrow will be eager to upset the hosts and climb the table.
Odds Analysis
The average odds for this match suggest a strong likelihood of a home win, with Notts County priced at 1.72, indicating a 58.14% probability of victory. The odds for a draw stand at 3.69, translating to a 27.10% chance, while Barrow's odds of 4.7 suggest a 21.28% probability of an away win. Based on these odds, Notts County is the clear favorite, but Barrow's potential to cause an upset cannot be overlooked.
Team Analysis
Notts County
- Current Form: Notts County has been impressive this season, with a strong average possession of 61.24% and a goal-scoring rate of 1.58 goals per match.
- Strengths: High possession, effective passing (472.42 successful passes per match), and a solid defensive record with only 1 goal conceded on average.
- Weaknesses: Vulnerable to dangerous losses in their own half (5.39 per match).
Barrow
- Current Form: Barrow has shown resilience, with a decent defensive record, conceding 1.21 goals per match.
- Strengths: Strong in duels (107.94 successful duels per match) and effective in long passes (29.18 successful long passes per match).
- Weaknesses: Lower possession (47.97%) and goal-scoring rate (1.03 goals per match).
Head-to-Head
In their recent encounters, Notts County has had the upper hand, often dominating possession and creating more goal-scoring opportunities. Barrow will need to be tactically astute to counter Notts County's attacking prowess.
Key Players Spotlight
- Notts County: Alassana Jatta, with 16 goals this season, is a key threat. His partnership with David McGoldrick, who has scored 13 goals, will be crucial.
- Barrow: Theo Vassell and Emile Acquah, both with 5 goals, will be pivotal in Barrow's attacking efforts.
Statistical Deep Dive
- Offensive Metrics: Notts County averages 12.91 shots per match, with 4.88 on target, while Barrow averages 10.3 shots with 3.79 on target.
- Defensive Metrics: Notts County's defense is slightly more robust, with fewer goals conceded and a higher number of interceptions (37.33 per match) compared to Barrow's 42.12.
Prediction and Conclusion
Given the statistical analysis and current form, Notts County is likely to secure a victory, leveraging their home advantage and superior attacking options. Key factors will include their ability to maintain possession and capitalize on goal-scoring opportunities. Barrow's chances hinge on their defensive resilience and ability to exploit counter-attacks.
Final Score Prediction: Notts County 2-1 Barrow Half Time Score Prediction: Notts County 1-0 Barrow Both Teams to Score Probability: 48.48% Over 2.5 Goals Probability: 42.42%