Newport County will be eager to put their heavy 5-3 defeat to Bristol Rovers behind them and return to winning ways on home soil. The Exiles struggled badly defensively in that game, conceding chances worth an astonishing 3.99 xG while managing only 0.66 xG themselves. Their recent home record does offer some optimism, with Newport winning three of their last five there and averaging 1.80 goals per game. Cole Jarvis could once again start on the bench despite making an impact as a substitute against Bristol Rovers.
Tranmere Rovers, meanwhile, settled for a 1-1 draw with Port Vale in their latest League Two outing. The visitors have struggled for consistency, winning just two of their last 10 matches, while their away record has produced only one victory during that period. Tranmere have scored 1.10 goals per game across their last 10, but their defence has also conceded 1.30 per match. Goalkeeper Harrison Male is doubtful after picking up a knock against Port Vale.
As Newport have won 60% of their last five home matches, we are tempted to bet on Home Win, alongside Newport Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (Newport's games average 3.60 goals per game across their last 10).
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Newport County vs Tranmere prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Newport County 2 - 1 Tranmere
Newport County vs Tranmere Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 900 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -120 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 115 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Christian Doidge @ 210 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Christian Doidge @ 600 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Newport County +0.5 @ -223 Odds
- European Handicap: Newport County +1 @ -225 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: 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 - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferNewport County Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwlwwldwl | 1.30 |
| Home | lwwlw | 1.80 |
| Away | llwdl | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.45 | 1.65 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.59 | 1.17 | 2.00 |
Tranmere Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldlwlddwd | 1.00 |
| Home | llddw | 1.00 |
| Away | ldwld | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.25 | 1.38 | 1.11 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.48 | 1.45 | 1.51 |
Newport County vs Tranmere Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Newport County (47%)
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Tranmere (40%)
Newport County vs Tranmere Past Results
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