Tranmere aim to build on a 2-0 win over Harrogate and given Newport's poor display in a 2-1 loss to Bromley, our prediction points toward a 1-0 away win. The Exiles are struggling badly this season. They’ve collected just 0.6 points per game overall, scoring 0.8 goals per match while conceding 1.9, and have kept a clean sheet in only 20% of matches. At home, they are slightly better, scoring 1 goal per game and conceding 1, but still with 50% clean sheets, and they’ve failed to score in half of their games. Midfielder Keenan Patten remains sidelined, though he wasn’t a key presence in recent matches.
The Rovers have been showing signs of improvement in festive fixtures, winning 3 of their last 5, including a 2-0 win over Harrogate. They average 1.6 points per game overall, scoring 1.6 goals and conceding 1.8. Away from home, they’re particularly dangerous, winning 75% of matches, scoring 2 goals per game, and keeping clean sheets 50% of the time. H2H history is balanced: in 14 meetings, Newport and Tranmere each have 6 wins, with 2 draws.
Tranmere have been producing fine performances on the road of late and given Newport's recent struggles, we are tempted to bet on Away Win. Additionally, Under 3.5 and Under 2.5 goals bets seem tempting due to Newport’s low scoring Tranmere’s modest attacking output.
This League 2 match will be played on Sunday 4 January 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Newport County vs Tranmere prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Newport County 0 - 1 Tranmere
Newport County vs Tranmere Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Joe Ironside @ 175 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
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View OfferNewport County Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldwl | 0.60 |
| Home | dldw | 1.25 |
| Away | lldll | 0.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.00 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 1.00 | 2.50 |
| BTTS | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.20 | 1.47 | 1.02 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.86 | 1.57 | 2.05 |
Tranmere Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwlw | 1.60 |
| Home | dllwl | 1.17 |
| Away | wwlw | 2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 33% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.67 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.33 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 2.33 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.64 | 1.73 | 1.52 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.57 | 1.54 | 1.61 |
Newport County vs Tranmere Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Newport County (43%)
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Tranmere (43%)
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