Our Newport County vs Grimsby Prediction: 1-2
Newport County vs Grimsby in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 7, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Newport County vs Grimsby 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 – Bristol Rovers vs Newport County
Newport County must win to recover from their recent 0-3 England League 2 defeat against Bristol Rovers on January 31 and regain momentum. In that match, Newport County had 59% possession and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bristol Rovers | 41% | 0 (7) | 1.32 | 58 |
 Newport County | 59% | 0 (0) | 0.35 | 34 |
Grimsby's Last Match – Grimsby vs Milton Keynes Dons
Grimsby will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 England League 2 stalemate against Milton Keynes Dons on January 31. In that match, Grimsby recorded 62% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Grimsby | 62% | 0 (3) | 1.05 | 80 |
 Milton Keynes Dons | 38% | 0 (2) | 1.48 | 35 |
Newport County vs Grimsby Stats
Key Stats
| Newport County | Grimsby | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.72 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 1.54 | Defence Strength | 1.15 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newport County are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Grimsby average 1.1 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.