Our Newport County vs Salford City Prediction: 1-2
Newport County vs Salford City in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 18:30 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 19, 2025. 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 Salford City 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 – Grimsby vs Newport County
Newport County will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 England League 2 loss to Grimsby on August 16. In that match, Newport County controlled 37% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Grimsby | 63% | 0 (4) | 2.17 | 52 |
 Newport County | 37% | 0 (2) | 1.06 | 27 |
Salford City's Last Match – Salford City vs Accrington Stanley
Determined to maintain their recent success, Salford City must win following their 2-1 England League 2 victory against Accrington Stanley on August 16. In that match, Salford City had 46% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Salford City | 46% | 0 (3) | 0.57 | 51 |
 Accrington Stanley | 54% | 0 (4) | 1.59 | 56 |
Newport County vs Salford City Stats
Key Stats
| Newport County | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.66 | Attacking Strength | 1.66 |
| 1.29 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newport County are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Salford City average 1.9 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Newport County 10-12
Salford City 19-14
What are the odds for this match?
Newport County to win: @3.7
Draw: @3.7
Salford City to win: @1.909
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9