Bristol Rovers vs Newport County Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 22/08
The encounter between Bristol Rovers and Newport County is set to kick off at 12:30 on Saturday, 22/08.
This EFL League Two fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
BTTS 2nd Half
Why we predict BTTS 2nd Half - Yes
Our recommended bet is BTTS 2nd Half – Yes for the Bristol Rovers vs Newport County fixture. Expect a lively second half as both teams push for results, especially if the first half ends level. We expect chances for both sides to score after the break.
Key Betting Insights
Bristol Rovers
Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 4 of Bristol Rovers's last 5 matches
Newport County
Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 5 of Newport County's last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 4 clashes
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Bristol Rovers Preview
Bristol Rovers has completed 1 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 0 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 2 goals (2 per game) and conceded 3 (3 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Bristol Rovers has played 56 matches, scoring 71 goals (1.27 per match) and conceding 83 (1.48 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Bristol Rovers
Goals Scored:71
Goals Conceded:83
Average Goals Scored:1.27
Average Goals Conceded:1.48
Wins:22
Goal Difference:-12
Date
Game
Result
22/08
Bristol Rovers
5 - 3
Newport County
W
15/08
York City
3 - 2
Bristol Rovers
L
08/08
Bristol Rovers
0 - 1
Peterborough United
L
02/05
Notts County
1 - 1
Bristol Rovers
D
25/04
Bristol Rovers
4 - 0
Cheltenham Town
W
Bristol Rovers to win the match: 4/6
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Newport County Preview
Across 1 EFL League Two matches, Newport County has posted 1 victories, 0 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 3 points per fixture. In those games they scored 3 (3 per match) and conceded 0 (0 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Newport County has earned 14 wins from 55 matches across all competitions, scoring 58 goals (1.05 per match) and conceding 89 (1.62 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Newport County
Goals Scored:58
Goals Conceded:89
Average Goals Scored:1.05
Average Goals Conceded:1.62
Wins:14
Goal Difference:-31
Date
Game
Result
22/08
Bristol Rovers
5 - 3
Newport County
L
15/08
Newport County
3 - 0
Rochdale
W
08/08
AFC Wimbledon
1 - 1
Newport County
D
02/05
Barrow
1 - 2
Newport County
W
25/04
Newport County
3 - 2
Oldham Athletic
W
Newport County to win the match: 7/2
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Statistical Insights for Bristol Rovers vs Newport County
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Bristol Rovers vs Newport County fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Bristol Rovers
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
L
D
W
W
1.4
Home
L
W
W
W
W
2.4
Away
L
D
W
W
W
2
Newport County
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
D
W
W
2
Home
W
W
W
L
W
2.4
Away
D
W
L
L
L
0.8
Favourite
Home Win
8/13
62.11%
Draw
13/5
27.4%
Away Win
7/2
21.74%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Bristol Rovers
9
last 5 matches
Newport County
12
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Newport County scored +33% more goals than Bristol Rovers in the last 5 matches.
Bristol Rovers and Newport County goals scored count, last 5 matches
York City
2
Peterborough United
0
Notts County
1
Cheltenham Town
4
Tranmere Rovers
2
3
Bristol Rovers
3
Rochdale
1
AFC Wimbledon
2
Barrow
3
Oldham Athletic
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Bristol Rovers
6
last 5 matches
Newport County
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Newport County conceded +50% more goals than Bristol Rovers in the last 5 matches.
Bristol Rovers and Newport County goals conceded count, last 5 matches
York City
3
Peterborough United
1
Notts County
1
Cheltenham Town
0
Tranmere Rovers
1
5
Bristol Rovers
0
Rochdale
1
AFC Wimbledon
1
Barrow
2
Oldham Athletic
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Key metrics
Corners
Bristol Rovers
14
last 5 matches
Newport County
25
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Newport County received +79% more corners than Bristol Rovers in the last 5 matches.
Bristol Rovers and Newport County corners count, last 5 matches
York City
6
Peterborough United
2
Notts County
3
Cheltenham Town
1
Tranmere Rovers
2
1
Bristol Rovers
9
Rochdale
5
AFC Wimbledon
4
Barrow
6
Oldham Athletic
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