Ian Burchnall feels Notts County will face a Weymouth side "fighting for their lives" as he urged his players to take responsibility for dictating the tempo of the National League clash.
The Magpies are in fine form heading into the game at Meadow Lane having suffered just one defeat in their last six games. With a play-off spot looking a good bet for a third consecutive season, hopes are high that Notts can build some momentum due to a favourable run-in which sees them face a host of teams in the lower half of the table.
Weymouth, who are second from bottom in the table, are first up this weekend, but head coach Burchnall concedes the visitors will not want to be too expansive given their position.