Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Notts County
Match Time & Date:
20/01/2024
16:00
Prediction: 2-2
Stockport County
Following a historical 5-5 draw with Grimsby Town, Notts County will look to start a new winning run in League Two when they face Stockport County at their Meadow Lane. The Magpies continue relying on experienced forward David McGoldrick, who scored a brace at the weekend and the former Sheffield United man will surely pose a big threat to the opposition back-line.
The Bluebirds, on the other hand, aim to retain top position in the standings and given their attacking potential, we believe that there is a big value in betting on over 2.5 goals. It has to be noted that over 2.5 goals have been netted in each of the previous three meetings between the two sides in all competitions. With no fresh injury worries to report, Dave Challinor is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated Walsall 3-1 in the last league match. January signing Rico Richards could play some part in Saturday’s clash.
Highlighted Player (David McGoldrick):
David McGoldrick is an Irish international who was born in Nottingham, England on 29 November, 1987. McGoldrick was eligible to play for both England and Republic of Ireland and he decided to play for the Irish national team. The striker made his Ireland debut on 18 November, 2014, in a 4-1 win over USA and it has to be noted that he provided assists for Robbie Brady and Anthony Pilkington.
McGoldrick began his senior career at Nots County and he played for the likes of Northampton, Bournemouth, Port Vale, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield Wednesday and Coventry City in the past as well. The Irish attacker he joined Ipswich Town on loan until the end of the 2012/2013 campaign and he signed a permanent deal with the club in July 2013.
David McGoldrick scored 14 goals in 31 appearances for the Tractor Boys in the 2013/2014 Championship campaign and that is considered his most successful season. You should have in mind that his Ipswich teammates Daryl Murphy and Stephen Hunt backed David for his first-ever Ireland call-up.
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