Our Newport County vs Milton Keynes Dons Prediction: 1-1
Newport County vs Milton Keynes Dons in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 23, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Newport County vs Milton Keynes Dons 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 Salford City
Newport County will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 England League 2 defeat against Salford City on August 19. In that match, Newport County recorded 55% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newport County | 55% | 0 (2) | 0.62 | 32 |
 Salford City | 45% | 0 (2) | 0.79 | 56 |
Milton Keynes Dons's Last Match – Crawley Town vs Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 England League 2 draw against Crawley Town on August 19. In that match, Milton Keynes Dons saw 48% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crawley Town | 52% | 9 (6) | 1.18 | 36 |
 Milton Keynes Dons | 48% | 11 (6) | 1.66 | 60 |
Newport County vs Milton Keynes Dons Stats
Key Stats
| Newport County | Milton Keynes Dons | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.66 | Attacking Strength | 0.55 |
| 1.29 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newport County are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Milton Keynes Dons average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Newport County 9-12
Milton Keynes Dons 13-12
What are the odds for this match?
Newport County to win: @5.5
Draw: @4.1
Milton Keynes Dons to win: @1.571
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85