Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Tranmere will be aiming to put an end to their three-game losing streak when they take on Newport County on Matchday 15. The Rovers have been struggling to find their form of late, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for the home side. Even though there are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, Harvey Saunders should be recalled to Tranmere’s starting XI.
The Exiles, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in the FA Cup loss to Peterborough (2-4). As Newport County were beaten by Tranmere in each of the previous two meetings between the two sides, we believe that there is a big value in betting on Tranmere this time out. Cameroon midfielder Bobby Kamwa is widely expected to return to the starting XI after coming as a substitute in the FA Cup loss.
Highlighted Team (Tranmere):
Based in Birkenhead, Merseyside, Tranmere Rovers are a professional club that compete in the League One. Tranmere were founded back in 1884 under the name of Belmont FC, with the football arms of cricket clubs Lyndhurst Wanderers and Belmont coming together. The club recorded their first win later in 1884 as they outclassed Brunswick Rovers 4-0.
Nowadays Tranmere Rovers play their home games at Prenton Park, the venue which can hold up to 15,567 people. The Rovers wear white shirts and blue shorts in home matches, but back in the 19th century orange and red were the dominating colours on their kit.
Tranmere fans see Bolton Wanderers as the club’s main rivals, but they have built a small rivalry with Chester City and Everton as well. The Prenton Park outfit did well to make it to the League Cup final in the 1993/1994 season, but Aston Villa proved to be a big catch for them in the title game.