Newport County remain stuck in the relegation zone and their inconsistency continues to be a major concern. Therefore, we predict that the Exiles will suffer a 1-0 loss to promotion-chasing Grimsby Town on Saturday afternoon. Despite showing some fight at home, where Newport average 1.40 points per match, their defensive fragility persists. County concede 1.40 goals per home game and their overall xGA of 1.70 underlines why they struggle to control matches. With Keenan Patten sidelined and no reliable goalscorer, Newport’s attacking return of 1.00 goal per home outing may not be enough against one of the league’s form sides.
The Mariners, on the other hand, arrive unbeaten in five (WWWWD) and pushing for a playoff position. Their away record is particularly impressive, collecting 2.25 points per game on the road and keeping 75% clean sheets. Defensively they have been outstanding, conceding just 0.50 goals per away match, while their xGA away (1.49) still shows they manage pressure effectively. With Sweeney and Walker doubtful but the core of the team intact, Grimsby will be confident. H2H history is perfectly balanced (8–8–8), yet current momentum clearly favours the visitors.
Considering Grimsby's excellent away form and defensive solidity, we are tempted to place our bets on Away Win, alongside Under 3.5 and Under 2.5 goals (Grimsby’s away matches average just 1.50 goals).
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 7 February 2026 at 15:01.
What is our Newport County vs Grimsby prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Newport County 0 - 1 Grimsby
Newport County vs Grimsby Betting Tips
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Jaze Kabia @ 120 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Jaze Kabia @ 400 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Grimsby -0.5 @ -143 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Grimsby to Win @ -334 Odds
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View OfferNewport County Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwll | 0.80 |
| Home | ldwwl | 1.40 |
| Away | dllll | 0.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 2.40 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 2.10 | 1.40 | 2.80 |
| BTTS | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.25 | 1.37 | 1.13 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.70 | 1.45 | 1.94 |
Grimsby Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwd | 2.00 |
| Home | dwwwd | 1.83 |
| Away | lwww | 2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.90 | 2.17 | 1.50 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.17 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| BTTS | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.48 | 1.67 | 1.18 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.27 | 1.12 | 1.49 |
Newport County vs Grimsby Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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