Our Newport County vs Bristol Rovers Prediction: 1-2
Newport County vs Bristol Rovers in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 6, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 1-2 away triumph, but considering both teams’ attacking strengths, BTTS is a highly likely scenario.
This Newport County vs Bristol Rovers 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 Milton Keynes Dons
After suffering a 1-2 England League 2 loss to Milton Keynes Dons, Newport County must win to get back on track. In that match, Newport County had 47% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newport County | 47% | 0 (3) | 1.26 | 42 |
Milton Keynes Dons | 53% | 0 (5) | 2.17 | 49 |
Bristol Rovers's Last Match – Bristol Rovers vs Cambridge Utd
Bristol Rovers will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 England League 2 triumph against Cambridge Utd on August 23. In that match, Bristol Rovers saw 45% of the ball and created 5 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol Rovers | 45% | 5 (3) | 0.68 | 59 |
Cambridge Utd | 55% | 3 (0) | 0.75 | 59 |
Newport County vs Bristol Rovers Stats
Key Stats
| Newport County | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 1.35 |
| 1.26 | Defence Strength | 0.96 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newport County are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Bristol Rovers average 0.7 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.