Our Salford City vs Newport County Prediction: 2-1
Salford City vs Newport County in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday February 17, 2026. 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 Salford City 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
Salford City's Last Match – Accrington Stanley vs Salford City
Salford City will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 England League 2 defeat against Accrington Stanley on February 5. In that match, Salford City had 56% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Accrington Stanley | 44% | 0 (5) | 1.12 | 32 |
 Salford City | 56% | 0 (6) | 1.44 | 59 |
Newport County's Last Match – Swindon vs Newport County
Newport County will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 England League 2 loss to Swindon on February 11. In that match, Newport County recorded 51% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Swindon | 49% | 5 (3) | 0.64 | 45 |
 Newport County | 51% | 7 (2) | 0.38 | 40 |
Salford City vs Newport County Stats
Key Stats
| Salford City | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 0.89 | Defence Strength | 1.43 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Salford City are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Newport County average 0.9 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Salford City 15-8
Newport County 9-19
What are the odds for this match?
Salford City to win: @1.3
Draw: @4.75
Newport County to win: @8.5
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