Our Newport County vs Tranmere Prediction: 1-1
Newport County vs. Tranmere in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 3, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Newport County vs Tranmere 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 – Fleetwood Town vs Newport County
Newport County must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 England League 2 defeat against Fleetwood Town on April 26. In that match, Newport County saw 39% of the ball and created 4 goal attempts, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fleetwood Town | 61% | 10 (8) | 0.77 | 62 |
 Newport County | 39% | 4 (1) | 0.44 | 28 |
Tranmere's Last Match – Tranmere vs Crewe
Determined to maintain their recent success, Tranmere must win following their 2-0 England League 2 victory against Crewe on April 26. In that match, Tranmere had 54% possession and 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tranmere | 54% | 0 (10) | 1.3 | 68 |
 Crewe | 46% | 0 (0) | 0.2 | 27 |
Newport County vs Tranmere Stats
Key Stats
| Newport County | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Attacking Strength | 0.83 |
| 0.93 | Defence Strength | 1.12 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newport County are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Tranmere average 1.6 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Newport County 6-16
Tranmere 16-10
What are the odds for this match?
Newport County to win: @5
Draw: @3.7
Tranmere to win: @1.7
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95
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