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 – Cambridge Utd vs Newport County
After suffering a 0-2 England League 2 loss to Cambridge Utd, Newport County must win to get back on track. In that match, Newport County had 45% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cambridge Utd | 55% | 0 (3) | 0.57 | 45 |
Newport County | 45% | 0 (2) | 0.33 | 18 |
Bristol Rovers's Last Match – Grimsby vs Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 England League 2 triumph against Grimsby on August 30. In that match, Bristol Rovers saw 33% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Grimsby | 67% | 0 (2) | 1.05 | 66 |
Bristol Rovers | 33% | 0 (3) | 0.58 | 44 |
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 0.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Bristol Rovers average 0.9 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.



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