Our Newport County vs Tranmere Prediction: 1-3
Newport County vs Tranmere in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 4, 2026. Our forecast points to a 1-3 away win, but considering both sides' recent goal-scoring trends, over 2.5 goals is also a smart choice.
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 – Colchester vs Newport County
Newport County will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-4 England League 2 defeat at the hands of Colchester on December 20. In that match, Newport County recorded 48% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Colchester | 52% | 0 (8) | 1.87 | 54 |
Newport County | 48% | 0 (2) | 0.4 | 26 |
Tranmere's Last Match – Oldham vs Tranmere
Tranmere will look to get back on track following a 1-3 England League 2 loss against Oldham on December 20. In that match, Tranmere saw 64% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oldham | 36% | 11 (7) | 1.48 | 25 |
Tranmere | 64% | 10 (4) | 1.29 | 66 |
Newport County vs Tranmere Stats
Key Stats
| Newport County | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.65 | Attacking Strength | 1.61 |
| 1.69 | Defence Strength | 1.29 |
| 0.3 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newport County are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per match, while Tranmere average 1.6 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.



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