Our Newport County vs Barnet Prediction: 1-2
Newport County vs Barnet in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Friday December 26, 2025. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Newport County vs Barnet 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 – Colchester vs Newport County
After suffering a 1-4 England League 2 loss to Colchester, Newport County must win to get back on track. In that match, Newport County recorded 48% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colchester | 52% | 0 (8) | 1.87 | 54 |
 Newport County | 48% | 0 (2) | 0.4 | 26 |
Barnet's Last Match – Barnet vs Salford City
Barnet will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-3 England League 2 loss to Salford City on December 20. In that match, Barnet controlled 67% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnet | 67% | 0 (5) | 1.4 | 57 |
 Salford City | 33% | 0 (5) | 1.24 | 31 |
Newport County vs Barnet Stats
Key Stats
| Newport County | Barnet | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.65 | Attacking Strength | 0.97 |
| 1.69 | Defence Strength | 0.72 |
| 0.3 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newport County are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per match, while Barnet average 1.6 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Newport County 9-24
Barnet 16-16
What are the odds for this match?
Newport County to win: @5.25
Draw: @4
Barnet to win: @1.571