League Two Best Bets

Mansfield have been going along really well lately, and shouldn't be too affected by the out-going Steve Evans and in-coming David Flitcroft, but have now drawn three in succession, and we reckon there could be some value in backing Notts County this weekend.

The Magpies have a great home record this season, winning 12 of their 18 at Meadow Lane and come into this in decent form themselves and they look slightly underrated in being quoted at 9/5 in this. While Mansfield are beginning to look like they will finish the season the stronger, it's not be a great margin, and you'd surely be backing Notts County to progress in a one-off cup tie between the two if they were drawn at home.

2pts Notts County to beat Mansfield at 9/5

Barnet have a lot of work to do if they are to save themselves - six points adrift - and Wycombe won't be coming over to do them any favours as they chase that third automatic promotion spot at the other end of the table.

The hosts have now gone 15 matches without notching more than once in a game, which should give the Chairboys a great chance - they've scored two or more in five of their last six.

Those two stats combined may the 13/10 on Wycombe feel fair to us.

1pt Wycombe to beat Barnet at 13/10

Finally, top of the table Accrington should surely be shorter than 17/20 to beat 20th place Forest Green shouldn't they? John Coleman has to be the shortest price ever for manager of the season given the budget he's been working on, although if he does manage to push on and claim the title, there are sure to be a few Luton/Mansfield title backers he'd better off avoid.

Anyway, they are now on a run of 11 wins from 13 matches in the section, propelling them to the top of the table, and they even retain a game in hand. Forest Green have turned into a handy side at home, but on their travels they still look fairly dodgy - their last victory on the road was in October in League Two for instance, and they've lost seven and drawn two of their last nine away in all competitions.

2pts Accrington to beat Forest Green at 17/20

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