Notts County and Grimsby Town will be looking to catapult themselves up the League Two standings when they meet at Meadow Lane on Thursday evening. With just one win between them after two games apiece, these two clubs currently occupy 16th and 13th position respectively. Despite cashing in on star player Macauley Longstaff, there is a feeling that Notts County could challenge for promotion in 2024-25 courtesy of how they have strengthened their squad in response. That will remain the case despite Stuart Maynard's side still looking for their first win of the campaign, each of their three games in all competitions ending in draws. Positives will be taken from pushing Shrewsbury Town all the way in the EFL Cup before losing on penalties, with draws against Tranmere Rovers and Fleetwood Town coming either side. In the latter fixture, Notts County found themselves 2-0 down after 46 minutes, only to salvage a share of the spoils through a last-gasp penalty. Maynard will hope that the momentum is with his side after that stirring comeback, yet Grimsby find themselves in a similar position. The Mariners went down 1-0 to Fleetwood on the opening weekend of the campaign before responding by edging out Bradford City on penalties in the EFL Cup. On Saturday, Grimsby gave up a 2-0 advantage versus Cheltenham Town, only for Jordan Davies to score his second goal of the game in the 90th minutes to seal a dramatic 3-2 victory. With David Artell not necessarily impressing in his role at Grimsby since his November appointment, it felt like an important win, just his eighth in 31 matches in charge. Artell's aim will now be to deliver what would incredibly be Grimsby's first back-to-back wins in the fourth tier of English football since all the way back in March 2023. Despite a number of changes helping Notts County earn a draw with Fleetwood, Maynard could be prepared to stick with the same starting lineup. Veteran forward David McGoldrick is an option to come into the attack for either Conor Grant or Cedwyn Scott, although his impact will likely come from the substitutes' bench. Barring any fitness issues, there is also little need for Artell to tinker with his Grimsby XI for the trip to the East Midlands. Evan Khouri made a positive impression at left-back last time out and should keep his spot ahead of Denver Hume. While forward Donovan Wilson has not scored in two League Two starts, his goal versus Bradford in the EFL Cup could keep him in the team. Notts County possible starting lineup:Bass; Macari, Platt, Bedeau; Jones, Hinchy, Crowley, Chicksen; Grant, Scott; Jatta Grimsby Town possible starting lineup:Wright; Cass, Rodgers, McJannet, Khouri; McEachran, Davies; Barrington, Green, Vernam; Wilson Everything points to this contest being decided by the odd goal in what should be a competitive fixture. While both teams have momentum, we are backing the home side to come through with maximum points, potentially finishing strong like they did against Fleetwood. For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here. Notts County and Grimsby Town will both be looking to enjoy improved 2024/25 campaigns. The Magpies fell away from the play-off fight in disappointing fashion but will be hoping to be in and around the picture this time around. Stuart Maynard’s side have taken two points from their first two games, following up a goalless draw against Tranmere Rovers with a 2-2 tie against Fleetwood Town. Second-half goals from Alassana Jatta and Jodi Jones saw them come from 2-0 down to rescue a point. As for Grimsby Town, they’ll be hoping to consolidate their place in League Two after just about staving off relegation last season. It’s been a mixed start to the campaign, bouncing back from an opening day defeat to Fleetwood Town with wins over Bradford City and Cheltenham Town. The Mariners triumphed over the Bantams in the cup on penalties before an entertaining 3-2 victory over the Robins in the fourth-tier. Summer signing Jordan Davies‘ 93rd-minute free-kick won the game at Blundell Park. Here, a handful of our writers make their predictions for the game… “Notts County will be determined to get a first win on the board after a couple of draws. Getting off the mark on home turf would be a big confidence boost for Maynard and co, who slid far down the table last time around. “Grimsby Town are sure to be a tough opponent though. They pulled off a great feat in defeating relegated Cheltenham Town last time out with Wrexham loanee Jordan Davies looking like a great acquisition. “I’d back Notts County to win this, but I just fear there’s something missing at Meadow Lane. “That should give the visitors a route to a result, and I’ll back them to get it. I’ll say this ends 1-1.” “Notts County had the worst defensive record in the league last season so that was the first thing they needed to sort this season. They kept a clean sheet on the opening day but let in two against Fleetwood Town last time out. “Stuart Maynard’s side have home advantage in their upcoming clash and for that reason, I fancy them to get a result. Despite losing Macaulay Langstaff, they can still be confident of having a good season. “Grimsby Town were too close to the drop zone for comfort last season. They picked up an impressive 3-2 win at home to Cheltenham Town though which was a great result. I think they’ll be in for a tough game here though so I’m going for a narrow home win.”