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 Millwall
Newport County will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 England EFL Cup defeat against Millwall on August 12. In that match, Newport County recorded 37% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newport County | 37% | 7 (2) | 1.56 | 21 |
Millwall | 63% | 10 (6) | 1.92 | 71 |
Milton Keynes Dons's Last Match – Bristol City vs Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 England EFL Cup defeat against Bristol City on August 12. In that match, Milton Keynes Dons saw 35% of the ball and created 3 goal attempts, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol City | 65% | 6 (2) | 1.09 | 45 |
Milton Keynes Dons | 35% | 3 (0) | 0.56 | 41 |
Newport County vs Milton Keynes Dons Stats
Key Stats
| Newport County | Milton Keynes Dons | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.67 | Attacking Strength | 0.56 |
| 1.3 | Defence Strength | 0.97 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newport County are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Milton Keynes Dons average 1.4 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.