Newport County welcome Tranmere Rovers in a clash between two sides searching for stability in League Two. As Tranmere continue to struggle on the travels, we predict a 1-0 home win. The Exiles head into the match after a solid goalless draw with Fleetwood, and importantly, they report no fresh injury worries, which should help maintain continuity. Their home numbers are modest but competitive: the Exiles average 1.00 point per game at Rodney Parade, scoring 0.75 goals and conceding 1.75. Offensively, they have struggled, failing to score in 50% of home matches, despite generating 1.05 expected goals on their own turf.
Tranmere, meanwhile, travel poorly—five defeats from five away games and 0.00 points per game underline their road issues. They conceded a heavy 2.80 goals per away match and have kept 0% away clean sheets. After a 2-1 defeat to Crewe last weekend, both Norman and Kenneh are pushing for a place in the starting XI as the visitors look to add energy to a struggling lineup.
Considering Newport's better form, no fresh injuries, and Tranmere’s 0% away PPG, Home Win should be considered, alongside Newport to Win to Nil and Under 2.5 goals.
This League 2 match will be played on Tuesday 3 March 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Newport County vs Tranmere prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Newport County 1 - 0 Tranmere
Newport County vs Tranmere Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 700 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -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 @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 225 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Courtney Baker-Richardson @ 200 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Courtney Baker-Richardson @ 550 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Newport County +0.5 @ -211 Odds
- European Handicap: Newport County +1 @ -225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -225 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Newport County to Win @ -120 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Newport County to Win/Newport County to Win @ 333 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Newport County - Yes @ 200 Odds
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View OfferNewport County Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwlldllwld | 0.80 |
| Home | wldl | 1.00 |
| Away | llllwd | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.75 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.75 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Expected Goals | 0.96 | 1.05 | 0.90 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.74 | 1.39 | 1.98 |
Tranmere Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llllllwlll | 0.30 |
| Home | lllwl | 0.60 |
| Away | lllll | 0.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 2.20 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 0.70 | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 2.20 | 1.60 | 2.80 |
| BTTS | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.29 | 1.52 | 1.07 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.62 | 1.37 | 1.88 |
Newport County vs Tranmere Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Newport County (43%)
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