Our Newport County vs Arsenal U21 Prediction: 1-2
Newport County vs Arsenal U21 in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 23, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Newport County vs Arsenal U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Newport County's Last Match – Newport County vs Gillingham
After suffering a 1-3 England League 2 loss to Gillingham, Newport County must win to get back on track. In that match, Newport County had 66% possession and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newport County | 66% | 0 (7) | 1.84 | 39 |
 Gillingham | 34% | 0 (6) | 2.02 | 35 |
Arsenal U21's Last Match – Arsenal U21 vs Wolverhampton U21
Determined to maintain their recent success, Arsenal U21 must win following their 3-2 England Premier League 2 victory against Wolverhampton U21 on September 20. In that match, Arsenal U21 recorded 50% possession, firing 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arsenal U21 | 50% | 0 (9) | - | 58 |
 Wolverhampton U21 | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 47 |
Newport County vs Arsenal U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Newport County | Arsenal U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.52 | Attacking Strength | 1.26 |
| 1.19 | Defence Strength | 1.14 |
| 0.5 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newport County are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Arsenal U21 average 2.2 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Newport County 9-17
Arsenal U21 22-19
What are the odds for this match?
Newport County to win: @1.75
Draw: @3.75
Arsenal U21 to win: @3.6
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