Salford City aim to continue their strong home form when they welcome Newport County, though they may be without defender Zach Awe after he picked up a knock in the FA Cup defeat to Manchester City. Anyhow, we predict a 2-0 home win as Newport do not seem to be at their sharpest. The Lions have been particularly reliable at home, averaging 2.00 points per game, conceding just 0.60 goals, and keeping 60% clean sheets at the Peninsula Stadium. Their expected goals numbers also impress, with a home xG of 1.80, suggesting they generally create enough to control matches.
Newport County travel with major concerns, not least a dreadful away record that shows five straight defeats and 0.00 points per game on the road. Defensive issues are clear, with an away xGA of 1.77 and 0% clean sheets, while Ciaran Brennan remains a major doubt after limping off in their 1-0 loss to MK Dons. The Exiles score only 0.60 goals per away match, highlighting their struggles in the final third.
Salford have dominated this fixture historically, winning 8 of 14 H2H meetings, with just two victories for Newport. Given their far stronger home form and Newport’s winless away record, Home Win seems like a sure bet, alongside Under 3.5 goals as neither side consistently produces high-scoring games.
This League 2 match will be played on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Salford vs Newport County prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Salford 2 - 0 Newport County
Salford vs Newport County Betting Tips
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Cole Stockton @ 105 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Cole Stockton @ 400 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Newport County +2.5 @ -308 Odds
- European Handicap: Salford City -1 @ -111 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -600 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Salford City to Win @ -1000 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Salford City to Win/Salford City to Win @ -111 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Salford City - Yes @ 100 Odds
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View OfferSalford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwll | 1.90 |
| Home | wdwwl | 2.00 |
| Away | wwwll | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.54 | 1.80 | 1.28 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.40 | 1.20 | 1.59 |
Newport County Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldll | 0.80 |
| Home | dwwld | 1.60 |
| Away | lllll | 0.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.00 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.00 | 2.20 |
| BTTS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.20 | 1.36 | 1.03 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.56 | 1.34 | 1.77 |
Salford vs Newport County Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Salford (57%)
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Newport County (14%)
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