EFL League Two

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 19:45

Rotherham United

Team Performance 5 out of 10

Newport County

Team Performance 2 out of 10

Rotherham United vs Newport County Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 20/10

The encounter between Rotherham United and Newport County is set to kick off at 19:45 on Tuesday, 20/10.

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

Draw

Why we predict a draw

We expect the match between Rotherham United and Newport County to end in a draw.

Both teams appear evenly matched, and we expect a balanced contest where neither side fully dominates. A draw looks like a likely outcome after 90 minutes.

Key Betting Insights

Rotherham United

Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 5 of Rotherham United's last 5 matches
Scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches

Newport County

Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
Under 10.5 corners landed in 5 of Newport County's last 5 matches

Draw: 12/5

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Rotherham United Preview

Rotherham United has completed 10 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses — an average of 1 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 12 goals (1.2 per game) and conceded 16 (1.6 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Rotherham United has played 67 matches, scoring 71 goals (1.06 per match) and conceding 110 (1.64 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Rotherham United

Goals Scored: 71

Goals Conceded: 112

Average Goals Scored: 1.04

Average Goals Conceded: 1.65

Wins: 15

Goal Difference: -41

Date	Game	Result
17/10	Fleetwood Town 2 - 0 Rotherham United	L
10/10	Rotherham United 1 - 4 Gillingham	L
06/10	Rotherham United 0 - 4 Bradford City	L
03/10	Exeter City 1 - 0 Rotherham United	L
26/09	Rotherham United 1 - 1 Crewe Alexandra	D

Rotherham United to win the match: 11/10

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £21.00

Newport County Preview

Across 10 EFL League Two matches, Newport County has posted 3 victories, 4 stalemates, and 3 defeats, averaging 1.3 points per fixture. In those games they scored 13 (1.3 per match) and conceded 12 (1.2 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Newport County has earned 17 wins from 66 matches across all competitions, scoring 72 goals (1.09 per match) and conceding 103 (1.56 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Newport County

Goals Scored: 73

Goals Conceded: 104

Average Goals Scored: 1.09

Average Goals Conceded: 1.55

Wins: 17

Goal Difference: -31

Date	Game	Result
17/10	Newport County 1 - 1 York City	D
10/10	Newport County 1 - 0 Colchester United	W
06/10	Newport County 2 - 2 Plymouth Argyle	D
03/10	Gillingham 0 - 0 Newport County	D
26/09	Newport County 2 - 1 Grimsby Town	W

Newport County to win the match: 9/4

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £32.50

Statistical Insights for Rotherham United 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 Rotherham United vs Newport County fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Rotherham United

England - EFL League Two

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L L L L D	0.2
Home	L L D D W	1
Away	L L D W L	0.8

Newport County

England - EFL League Two

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D W D D W	1.8
Home	D W D W D	1.8
Away	D W D L L	1

Favourite

Home Win

1/1

50.76%

Draw

5/2

28.99%

Away Win

13/5

27.86%

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

Rotherham United

last 5 matches

Newport County

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Newport County scored +200% more goals than Rotherham United in the last 5 matches.

Rotherham United and Newport County goals scored count, last 5 matches

Fleetwood Town

Gillingham

Bradford City

Exeter City

Crewe Alexandra

York City

Colchester United

Plymouth Argyle

Gillingham

Grimsby Town

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Rotherham United

last 5 matches

Newport County

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Rotherham United conceded +200% more goals than Newport County in the last 5 matches.

Rotherham United and Newport County goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Fleetwood Town

Gillingham

Bradford City

Exeter City

Crewe Alexandra

York City

Colchester United

Plymouth Argyle

Gillingham

Grimsby Town

Key metrics

Corners

Rotherham United

last 5 matches

Newport County

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Newport County received +11% more corners than Rotherham United in the last 5 matches.

Rotherham United and Newport County corners count, last 5 matches

Fleetwood Town

Gillingham

Bradford City

Exeter City

Crewe Alexandra

York City

Colchester United

Plymouth Argyle

Gillingham

Grimsby Town

Key metrics

Cards

Rotherham United

last 5 matches

Newport County

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Rotherham United received +71% more cards than Newport County in the last 5 matches.

Rotherham United and Newport County cards count, last 5 matches

Fleetwood Town

Gillingham

Bradford City

Exeter City

Crewe Alexandra

York City

Colchester United

Plymouth Argyle

Gillingham

Grimsby Town

Published on 17 October 2026, at 01:00 Last updated on 18 October 2026, at 22:19

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

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.