AFC Wimbledon vs Newport Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Aug 2026

AFC Wimbledon vs Newport Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals @ -152

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The Total Goals market provides a nice betting angle on the basis that odds of -152 can be snapped up when it comes to Over 2.5. We anticipate a nice return when Wimbledon take to the field against Newport.

Read on for our full Wimbledon vs Newport betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.

AFC Wimbledon vs Newport Preview

League One club AFC Wimbledon host League Two team Newport at The Cherry Red Records Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 8 August.

AFC Wimbledon were defeated last time out by a 4-0 scoreline. The Cherry Red Records Stadium saw them beaten at home to Huddersfield Town in League One.

Newport County won their previous game by a 2-1 League Two scoreline. It was on the road against Barrow at SO Legal Stadium.

Wimbledon Claimed 2-1 Victory in Last H2H

Wimbledon won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 2-1 League Two away victory was recorded against Newport at Rodney Parade. In the past 6 H2H meetings, we have seen four draws, one Wimbledon win and one Newport victory.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Wimbledon	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Newport	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Main Match Prediction

There is a generous -152 available when it comes to Over 2.5 Goals to be scored and that looks too good an opportunity to miss. Bet on at least three goals to be netted in this EFL Cup clash.

The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest EFL Cup team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Wimbledon games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Wimbledon games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Wimbledon games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Newport games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Newport games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Newport games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 60.2% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wimbledon 3 - 1 Newport

There’s the option to wager on Wimbledon to win by a 3-1 scoreline. Odds of +750 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

AFC Wimbledon vs Newport Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Wimbledon are forecasted to have a 60% chance of triumphing in this EFL Cup encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -149. Newport County are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +350.

Taking Wimbledon -0.75 against Newport means a full Asian Handicap payout at -127 if they win by 2+ goals. The second prize is a half-stake payout and half-stake refund if they win by one.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -152 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

-149

X

+285

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+117

X

+140

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-625

12

-476

X2

+105

Draw No Bet

1

-370

2

+230

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-127

2 Hcp +0.75

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+106

Over 2.5

-152

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-152

No

+105

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Wimbledon Stats

Newport Stats

Full-Time Result

• 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.50 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

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AFC Wimbledon vs Newport Lineups & Team News

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