Our Bristol Rovers vs Newport County Prediction: 1-2
Bristol Rovers vs Newport County in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
This Bristol Rovers vs Newport County 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
Bristol Rovers's Last Match – Milton Keynes Dons vs Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers must win to recover from their recent 0-1 England League 2 defeat against Milton Keynes Dons on January 27 and regain momentum. In that match, Bristol Rovers recorded 46% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Milton Keynes Dons | 54% | 0 (3) | 2.44 | 29 |
Bristol Rovers | 46% | 0 (3) | 1.15 | 47 |
Newport County's Last Match – Newport County vs Accrington Stanley
Newport County must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-4 England League 2 defeat against Accrington Stanley on January 27. In that match, Newport County recorded 57% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newport County | 57% | 9 (3) | 1 | 38 |
Accrington Stanley | 43% | 9 (6) | 1.03 | 35 |
Bristol Rovers vs Newport County Stats
Key Stats
| Bristol Rovers | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | Attacking Strength | 0.97 |
| 1.7 | Defence Strength | 1.43 |
| 0.5 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bristol Rovers are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Newport County average 1.1 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.



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