Newport County and Portsmouth go up against each other in the second round of the League Cup action at Rodney Parade. The match will be taking place in the midweek on August 23, 2022.
Newport County vs Portsmouth – Top Predictions & Free Betting Tips
Newport County were able to pick up a 2-1 victory over Tranmere Rovers to overcome a sequence of back-to-back losses. Portsmouth managed a fourth consecutive win in all competitions after beating Bristol Rovers 3-1.
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Portsmouth win
Portsmouth have picked up a string of four consecutive victories in all competitions. They have been undefeated so far in the campaign. Even though Newport County have picked up a win over Tranmere Rovers at home in the recent game, their overall form has been quite mediocre and even home advantage is unlikely to save the team.
Colby Bishop to score anytime
Colby Bishop has been in excellent form over the last few weeks. He has had a fine start to the season even if he was not able to score in the win over Bristol City. Bishop has three goals in his last four games for Portsmouth.
Newport County vs Portsmouth: Battle for the League Cup 3rd round
Newport County are up and running in the league after a difficult win over Tranmere Rovers during the weekend. Newport County have had a except start to the campaign up until now, but manager James Rowberry will be counting heavily on confidence returning to the team after last weekend’s outcome.
Newport County Predicted Line-Up:
Nick Townsend, James Clarke, Declan Drysdale, Mickey Demetriou, Cameron Norman, Adam Lewis, Nathan Moriah-Welsh, James Waite, Scot Bennett, Omar Bogle, Thierry Nevers
Portsmouth have made a very strong start to the League One campaign after picking up a string of victories. Even with the lot of injury problems currently affecting the team, Pompey have had a very good run. Portsmouth are now on a long unbeaten run that has stressed since March and they have picked up four consecutive wins in all competitions.
Portsmouth Predicted Line-Up:
Josh Griffiths, Joe Rafferty, Michael Morrison, Sean Raggett, Connor Ogilvie, Owen Dale, Marlon Pack, Tom Lowery, Michael Jacobs, Colby Bishop, Ronan Curtis
Team News
Newport County: Offrande Zanzala will be the player unavailable for the hosts. Meanwhile, Robbie Wilmot and Aaron Wildig are the other players who are missing.
Portsmouth: Louis Thompson is unavailable for the visitors after suffering an injury during the weekend. Clarke Robertson might return to the starting line-up, while Portsmouth continue to remain without players like Jayden Reid, Denver Hume, and Ryan Tunnicliffe.
Top League Cup Stats ahead of Newport County vs Portsmouth
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Last Five - Newport County
14/01/23
England League 2 England
Carlisle
Newport County
2
0
L
07/01/23
England League 2 England
Rochdale
Newport County
1
1
D
02/01/23
England League 2 England
Crawley Town
Newport County
2
2
D
30/12/22
England League 2 England
Leyton Orient
Newport County
0
0
D
26/12/22
England League 2 England
AFC Wimbledon
Newport County
1
1
D
Last Five - Portsmouth
24/01/23
England League 1 League 1
Fleetwood Town
Portsmouth
0
2
W
21/01/23
England League 1 League 1
Exeter
Portsmouth
0
2
W
14/01/23
England League 1 League 1
Bolton
Portsmouth
3
0
L
10/01/23
England EFL Trophy England
Bolton
Portsmouth
1
0
L
07/01/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
Tottenham
Portsmouth
1
0
L
Questions about Newport County vs Portsmouth
Where is the match scheduled? Rodney Parade
When does this match start? 23rd August 2022 at 19:45 GMT
Which team is the favourite to win? Newport County