Bristol Rovers and Newport County face each other in League Two round two, with the hosts looking to bounce back from an entertaining opening-day defeat. Bristol Rovers suffered a 3-2 loss to York City despite producing 1.89 xG, and they have generally been in excellent form, winning seven of their last 10 matches. The Gas have also won 80% of their last 10 home games, while Tommy Leigh is pushing for a starting role after scoring as a substitute against York.
Newport County, meanwhile, made an impressive start to the campaign by cruising to a 3-0 victory over Rochdale. The Exiles have won five of their last 10 matches and will be hoping to maintain their attacking momentum. Yahya Bamba will be the man to watch after finding his goalscoring touch, although Newport have conceded in 75% of their last four away games.
As Bristol Rovers have won 80% of their last 10 home matches and four of the seven previous H2H meetings, we are going to place our bets on Home Win, alongside Bristol Rovers Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (five of the seven H2H clashes produced at least three goals, while both sides have strong attacking numbers).
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Bristol Rovers vs Newport County prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Bristol Rovers 2 - 1 Newport County
Bristol Rovers vs Newport County Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Ellis Harrison @ 137 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Ellis Harrison @ 450 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Bristol Rovers -0.5 @ -143 Odds
- European Handicap: Colchester +1 @ -275 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -350 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Bristol Rovers to Win @ -400 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Bristol Rovers to Win/Bristol Rovers to Win @ 162 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Bristol Rovers - No @ -188 Odds
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View OfferBristol Rovers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwwwwdll | 2.20 |
| Home | wwwwl | 2.40 |
| Away | wwwdl | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.40 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 0.40 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 60% | 20% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.45 | 1.33 | 1.57 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.38 | 1.29 | 1.48 |
Newport County Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wllwlwwldw | 1.60 |
| Home | wlwwlw | 2.00 |
| Away | llwd | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 3.17 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.67 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.46 | 1.55 | 1.34 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.35 | 1.05 | 1.79 |
Bristol Rovers vs Newport County Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Bristol Rovers (57%)
7 Matches
Newport County (43%)
Bristol Rovers vs Newport County Past Results
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