Our Grimsby vs Newport County Prediction: 2-1
Grimsby vs Newport County in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Grimsby 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
Grimsby's Last Match – Grimsby vs Shrewsbury
Grimsby will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 England EFL Cup victory over Shrewsbury, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Grimsby controlled 56% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Grimsby | 56% | 8 (6) | 2.76 | 67 |
Shrewsbury | 44% | 6 (3) | 0.38 | 29 |
Newport County's Last Match – Newport County vs Millwall
Newport County will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 England EFL Cup loss to Millwall on August 12. In that match, Newport County recorded 37% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newport County | 37% | 7 (2) | 1.56 | 21 |
Millwall | 63% | 10 (6) | 1.92 | 71 |
Grimsby vs Newport County Stats
Key Stats
| Grimsby | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 1.12 | Defence Strength | 1.34 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Grimsby are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Newport County average 1.0 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Grimsby 19-12
Newport County 10-14
What are the odds for this match?
Grimsby to win: @1.45
Draw: @4.5
Newport County to win: @7