Newport are set to face Bristol Rovers at Rodney Parade in League Two on Saturday afternoon, a match between two sides currently separated by six places and three points after six fixtures.
The home side are going through a rough patch, having lost their last five fixtures across all competitions, with eight goals conceded in that time.
Meanwhile, the visitors have three back-to-back fixtures across all competitions, a run that will give them some measure of confidence ahead of this fixture.
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Newport vs Bristol Rovers prediction: Bristol Rovers holds the aces
Key stats
- Bristol Rovers have won their last three fixtures in all competitions.
- Three of their last five H2H matches recorded at least three total goals in all competitions.
- Newport have lost their last five matches across all competitions.
- The hosts have conceded eight goals in their last five competitive fixtures.
Correct score prediction: Newport 1-2 Bristol Rovers
Newport County has suffered in recent times due to their unimpressive form in both the league and other competitions. Although they have won three of their last five meetings, the hosts' current form is nothing to write home about.
That said, the visiting team can leverage their current momentum to earn a victory in this encounter this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bristol Rovers are the overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.00%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.70%
- AWAY: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Going by the bookies' odds and implied probability, smart bettors should queue behind the visiting side to win this encounter. The home side are priced at 3/1 (4.00), meaning an implied probability of 25% that they will emerge with the three points after regulation time on Saturday.
For a draw, there is an even higher chance of this fixture ending in a draw at odds of 11/4 (3.75), with an implied probability of 26.7% for the fixture to end all square after 90 minutes.
Bristol Rovers, who are playing away from home, have a better chance of claiming victory this weekend, as they are priced at 5/6 (1.83) with a probability of 54.5% chance of winning.
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Most recent H2Hs: Bristol will be looking to extend their winning run
As earlier stated, Bristol have been impressive in recent weeks, winning their last three matches across all competitions. Nevertheless, their head-to-head meetings tell another story, with the struggling home side winning in three of their last five meetings.
England EFL Trophy 14/11/23
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England League 2 05/03/22
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England League 2 19/03/16
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Newport preview: The home side are missing some players
Going into this fixture, Newport County will be without some players, as the likes of Pattern Keenan, Kai Whitmore and Liam Shephard are all long-term absentees due to undisclosed injuries. Besides those players, there are no fresh injury concerns for the home side.
Predicted lineup: Tzanev (GK); Davies, Jenkins, Clarke, Baker, Ogunneye, Lloyd, Smith, Antwi, Baker-Richardson, & Reindorf
Last five results:
- Cambridge 2-0 Newport
- Newport 1-2 MK Dons
- Newport 0-1 Salford
- Grimsby 2-1 Newport
- Newport 0-1 Millwall
Bristol Rovers preview: Trio missing through injuries
Bristol Rovers also have injury issues of their own, with Forde Shaqai, Ellis Harrisson and Ruel Sotiriu all out of contention for a place in Saturday's fixture.
Predicted lineup: Southwood (GK), Southam-Hales, Kilgour, Lopata, Sparkes, Conteh, McEachran, Thomas, Hutchinson, Omochere & Cavegn
Last five results:
- Grimsby 0-1 Bristol Rovers
- Bristol Rovers 5-4 Tottenham
- Bristol Rovers 1-0 Cambridge
- Bristol Rovers 0-0 Oldham
- Chesterfield 3-1 Bristol Rovers
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Player to watch: Promise Omochere
Promise Omochere is a talented forward with an eye for goal and the ability to hold up play when leading the line. He has scored a goal this term, and he will be looking to add to his goal tally. The Newport defenders will have a hard time trying to keep him at Bay in their encounter this weekend.