AFC Wimbledon vs Newport Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Aug 2026
AFC Wimbledon vs Newport Predictions
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 in the first round of the EFL Cup, 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.
H2H: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Wimbledon |
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 5:7 | 11 |
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 |  Newport |
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 10:11 | 6 |
Confirmed Lineups
Wimbledon confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Nathan Bishop (GK), Isaac Ogundere, Dan Sweeney, Ryan Johnson, James Tilley, Zack Nelson, Alistair Smith, Myles Hippolyte, Steve Seddon, Marcus Browne, Aron Sasu.
Newport confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jordan Wright (GK), Cameron Norman, Lee Jenkins, Kyle Cameron, Thomas Davies, Cameron Evans, Ciaran Brennan, Yahya Bamba, Harrison Biggins, Shaquille Gwengwe, Christian Doidge.
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.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):
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.
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
3
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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.
Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is packed with these picks: at least three goals in total, Wimbledon to come out on top together with BTTS Yes.
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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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Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Wimbledon Stats
Newport Stats
- 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
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- 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
- 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
AFC Wimbledon vs Newport Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Wimbledon vs Newport, check the team news first. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed EFL Cup lineups along with the latest injury developments.
Wimbledon Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Newport Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Wimbledon Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Newport Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Wimbledon Substitutes
- 2Steven Sessegnon
- 4Jake Reeves
- 5Ollie Harrison
- 8Callum Maycock
- 9Jayden Stockley
- 16Antwoine Hackford
- 18Delano McCoy-Splatt
- 20Joe McDonnell
- 32Kai Jennings
Newport Substitutes
- 8Matt Smith
- 14M. Alexander-Walker
- 17Alfie Merritt
- 19Gerard Garner
- 29Keenan Patten
- 33Shaun MacDonald
- 34Dan Sassi
- 36Harri Pugh
- 40Cole Jarvis
Previous Wimbledon Lineups
Previous Newport Lineups
Wimbledon Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Johnnie Jackson
Newport Player Stats & Squad
League One Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7:4 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wed | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 14 |
| 3 | Plymouth | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Huddersfield | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12:10 | 12 |
| 6 | Oxford | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 11 |
| 7 | Wimbledon | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 11 |
| 8 | Reading | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:7 | 10 |
| 9 | Stockport | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 16:10 | 10 |
| 10 | Leyton Orient | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13:9 | 10 |
| 11 | Stevenage | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:8 | 9 |
| 12 | Burton | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 13 | Leicester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 14 | Wycombe | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:14 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:13 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:14 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:13 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:12 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:18 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 22 | MK Dons | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4:12 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:12 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13:5 | 9 |
| 2 | Wimbledon | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:0 | 8 |
| 3 | Huddersfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Mansfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Burton | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9:6 | 6 |
| 6 | Plymouth | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 7 | Bradford | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 8 | Cambridge | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wed | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 10 | Oxford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 11 | Blackpool | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 5 |
| 12 | Luton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 13 | Stevenage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 14 | Notts County | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 15 | Peterborough | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 16 | Barnsley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:8 | 4 |
| 17 | Bromley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 4 |
| 18 | Stockport | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 3 |
| 19 | MK Dons | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 21 | Leicester | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Wigan | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Wycombe | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17:10 | 15 |
| 2 | Walsall | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 10:4 | 13 |
| 3 | Grimsby | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11:6 | 13 |
| 4 | Gillingham | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14:11 | 12 |
| 6 | Bristol Rovers | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12:11 | 12 |
| 7 | York City | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:10 | 11 |
| 8 | Chesterfield | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 11 |
| 9 | Crewe | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7:5 | 11 |
| 10 | Tranmere | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9:7 | 10 |
| 11 | Fleetwood | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8:7 | 10 |
| 12 | Salford | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8:9 | 10 |
| 13 | Swindon | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8:11 | 10 |
| 14 | Rotherham | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10:10 | 9 |
| 15 | Colchester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:10 | 9 |
| 16 | Oldham | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8:9 | 7 |
| 17 | Rochdale | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7:10 | 7 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5:11 | 7 |
| 19 | Newport | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:11 | 6 |
| 20 | Exeter | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4:5 | 6 |
| 21 | Accr. Stanley | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:13 | 6 |
| 22 | Northampton | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 23 | Port Vale | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3:9 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:13 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnet | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:5 | 10 |
| 2 | Grimsby | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 10 |
| 3 | York City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 9 |
| 4 | Bristol Rovers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Swindon | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 6 | Salford | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 9 |
| 7 | Walsall | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 8 | Colchester | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 8 |
| 9 | Tranmere | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 10 | Cheltenham | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Gillingham | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 12 | Oldham | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 13 | Exeter | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 14 | Rochdale | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 15 | Accr. Stanley | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 16 | Crewe | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 17 | Shrewsbury | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 18 | Newport | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 19 | Fleetwood | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 5 |
| 20 | Chesterfield | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 21 | Rotherham | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 22 | Port Vale | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:1 | 5 |
| 23 | Northampton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2:2 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | 0 |
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