Barrow AFC and Newport County face off in a tense relegation battle, with both teams still fighting to secure survival. As both sides are eager to grab something from the decider, we predict a 1-1 draw. Barrow’s recent form is concerning, picking up just 0.80 points per game from their last ten matches. The Bluebirds are leaking goals at an alarming rate (2.10 conceded per match) while scoring only 0.90 on average. Still, their home form offers some encouragement, with 1.40 points per game and slightly better attacking numbers.
Newport are marginally more stable, averaging 1.20 points per game, but their away form is shaky, losing three of their last four on the road. Statistically, this fixture points towards goals. Barrow’s matches average 3.00 goals, while Newport’s sit at 2.60. In addition, 75% of Newport’s away games have seen both teams score, reinforcing the likelihood of an open contest.
As both teams concede regularly, and most H2H meetings clear this line, we are tempted to bet on Over 1.5 goals, alongside Half-Time Draw, and Draw.
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Barrow vs Newport County prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Barrow 1 - 1 Newport County
Barrow vs Newport County Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 500 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -120 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -134 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Courtney Baker-Richardson @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Courtney Baker-Richardson @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Barrow +0.5 @ -174 Odds
- European Handicap: Barrow +1 @ -175 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -175 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 400 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Newport County - No @ -250 Odds
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View OfferBarrow Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dllwdllwll | 0.80 |
| Home | dwlwl | 1.40 |
| Away | lldll | 0.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.60 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 2.10 | 1.40 | 2.80 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.09 | 1.29 | 0.88 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.62 | 1.36 | 1.88 |
Newport County Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwllwllwlw | 1.20 |
| Home | llwlww | 1.50 |
| Away | wlll | 0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.50 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.17 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.33 | 1.75 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.38 | 1.53 | 1.14 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.37 | 1.26 | 1.54 |
Barrow vs Newport County Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Barrow (47%)
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