Newport County vs Tranmere Rovers Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 29/08
The encounter between Newport County and Tranmere Rovers is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 29/08.
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.
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2nd Half Tranmere Rovers Win
Why we predict Tranmere Rovers to win the second half
Our prediction is Second Half – Tranmere Rovers Win for the Newport County vs Tranmere Rovers fixture.
We expect Tranmere Rovers to improve as the game progresses, possibly capitalizing on counterattacks or defensive lapses. Their second-half resilience could see them outscore Newport County after the break.
Key Betting Insights
Newport County
Scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 5 of Newport County's last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Tranmere Rovers
Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 5 of Tranmere Rovers's last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
2nd Half Tranmere Rovers Win: 2/1
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Newport County Preview
Newport County has completed 2 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 1.5 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 6 goals (3 per game) and conceded 5 (2.5 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Newport County has played 56 matches, scoring 61 goals (1.09 per match) and conceding 94 (1.68 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Newport County
Goals Scored:61
Goals Conceded:94
Average Goals Scored:1.09
Average Goals Conceded:1.68
Wins:14
Goal Difference:-33
Date
Game
Result
29/08
Newport County
2 - 2
Tranmere Rovers
D
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
Newport County to win the match: 8/5
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Tranmere Rovers Preview
Across 2 EFL League Two matches, Tranmere Rovers has posted 1 victories, 1 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 2 points per fixture. In those games they scored 3 (1.5 per match) and conceded 1 (0.5 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Tranmere Rovers has earned 13 wins from 55 matches across all competitions, scoring 67 goals (1.22 per match) and conceding 93 (1.69 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Tranmere Rovers
Goals Scored:67
Goals Conceded:93
Average Goals Scored:1.22
Average Goals Conceded:1.69
Wins:13
Goal Difference:-26
Date
Game
Result
29/08
Newport County
2 - 2
Tranmere Rovers
D
22/08
Port Vale
1 - 1
Tranmere Rovers
D
15/08
Tranmere Rovers
2 - 0
Shrewsbury Town
W
01/08
Tranmere Rovers
2 - 2
Rochdale
D
02/05
Tranmere Rovers
1 - 1
Grimsby Town
D
Tranmere Rovers to win the match: 7/4
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Statistical Insights for Newport County vs Tranmere Rovers
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 Newport County vs Tranmere Rovers fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
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
L
D
W
L
L
0.8
Tranmere Rovers
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
D
W
D
D
1.4
Home
W
D
D
L
L
1
Away
D
L
W
D
L
1
Favourite
Home Win
6/4
40%
Draw
2/1
32.26%
Away Win
7/4
37.04%
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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
Newport County
12
last 5 matches
Tranmere Rovers
8
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Newport County scored +50% more goals than Tranmere Rovers in the last 5 matches.
Newport County and Tranmere Rovers goals scored count, last 5 matches
Bristol Rovers
3
Rochdale
3
AFC Wimbledon
1
Barrow
2
Oldham Athletic
3
2
Newport County
1
Port Vale
2
Shrewsbury Town
2
Rochdale
1
Grimsby Town
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Newport County
9
last 5 matches
Tranmere Rovers
6
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Newport County conceded +50% more goals than Tranmere Rovers in the last 5 matches.
Newport County and Tranmere Rovers goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Bristol Rovers
5
Rochdale
0
AFC Wimbledon
1
Barrow
1
Oldham Athletic
2
2
Newport County
1
Port Vale
0
Shrewsbury Town
2
Rochdale
1
Grimsby Town
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Key metrics
Corners
Newport County
25
last 5 matches
Tranmere Rovers
20
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Newport County received +25% more corners than Tranmere Rovers in the last 5 matches.
Newport County and Tranmere Rovers corners count, last 5 matches
Bristol Rovers
1
Rochdale
9
AFC Wimbledon
5
Barrow
4
Oldham Athletic
6
6
Newport County
3
Port Vale
3
Shrewsbury Town
4
Rochdale
4
Grimsby Town
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Key metrics
Cards
Newport County
7
last 5 matches
Tranmere Rovers
11
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Tranmere Rovers received +57% more cards than Newport County in the last 5 matches.
Newport County and Tranmere Rovers cards count, last 5 matches
Bristol Rovers
1
Rochdale
2
AFC Wimbledon
1
Barrow
1
Oldham Athletic
2
2
Newport County
3
Port Vale
3
Shrewsbury Town
3
Rochdale
0
Grimsby Town
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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