Bristol Rovers vs Newport Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Jan 2026
League Two Betting Preview: Bristol Rovers vs Newport
Bristol Rovers clash with Newport at Memorial Stadium, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 31 January.
We like the odds of -139 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. Bristol Rovers and Newport should be able to net at least once and the Both Teams to Score market provides a good angle.
Bristol Rovers have lost eight home games on the bounce. Away at Stadium MK in their last game, they were beaten 1-0 by Milton Keynes Dons.
Newport County have suffered three straight away defeats. They lost 4-1 in their previous game at home to Accrington Stanley at Rodney Parade.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Rovers overcame Newport away when the sides last clashed. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Rodney Parade. In the previous 3 H2H matches, there have been two Newport victories and one Rovers win.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  Bristol Rovers |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7:6 | 3 |
| 11 |  Newport |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6:5 | 3 |
Confirmed Lineups
Bristol Rovers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Brad Young (GK), Kofi Balmer, Riley Harbottle, Alfie Kilgour, Jack Sparkes, Ryan De Havilland, Clinton Mola, Yusuf Akhamrich, Shaqai Forde, Ellis Harrison, Fabrizio Cavegn.
Newport confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Jordan Wright (GK), Lee Jenkins, Matthew Baker, Ryan Delaney, Liam Shephard, Anthony Driscoll-Glennon, Michael Spellman, Ciaran Brennan, Harrison Biggins, Bobby Kamwa, James Crole.
Bristol Rovers vs Newport Prediction & Betting Tips
Get fully prepped for Bristol Rovers vs Newport with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.
Match Prediction
Take a chance that both sides will be able to score in this League Two game, especially when you consider the attractive -139 that’s been chalked up. We think the BTTS Yes outcome has a good chance of happening.
Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest League Two form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.
Key Bristol Rovers vs Newport league stats:
The top betting apps make it a 58.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
If you want to take a slightly different betting approach, why not consider the Over 2.5 Goals option where you need three or more to be scored.
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Correct Score Prediction
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One bet that has caught our eye is a 1-1 correct score draw. This selection is available at +460 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.
Bet Builder Tips
If you’re keen to place a same-game multi, go for both teams scoring, Newport with an Asian Handicap of +0.75 combined with no more than two goals in the match.
A football bet builder is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same game. Many bettors like to create a personalised bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.
Bristol Rovers 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.
The latest Bristol Rovers odds are -132 which leads to them being favourites in this League Two clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 57% prospect of securing a victory. Newport County are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +330.
There’s an alternative Asian Handicap angle where you back Rovers -0.75 against Newport at -108. A 2+ goal win means a full return, although you get a payout on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.
If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Unders or Overs happens. BTTS Yes is available at -139 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
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Stats: League Two matches only
It’s now been eight straight Bristol Rovers defeats at Memorial Stadium. The Gas have collected eight defeats and two victories in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 2.10.
Newport have been beaten in three consecutive away games. The Welsh club have collected six defeats, two wins and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 2.00.
The past meeting at Memorial Stadium saw Newport defeat Rovers 3-1.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Rovers Home Stats |
9-0-1 | 2.90 | 2.30 | 0.60 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | |
| Newport Away Stats |
3-1-6 | 2.40 | 0.90 | 1.50 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Bristol Rovers League Stats
Newport League Stats
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 9 wins and 1 defeat 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 2.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 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 5 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
- Top Scorers for Bristol Rovers this season are Clinton Mola (1), Tommy Leigh (1)
- Top Assistors for Bristol Rovers this season are Fabrizio Cavegn (1)
Bristol Rovers vs Newport Lineups & Team News
Don’t miss the latest Rovers vs Newport team news before you bet. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed League Two lineups plus current injury reports.
Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Newport Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Newport Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
Bristol Rovers Substitutes
- 1Luke Southwood
- 2Joel Senior
- 11Luke Thomas
- 14K. Thompson-Sommers
- 20Joshua McEachran
- 22Kamil Conteh
- 35Mees Rijks
Newport Substitutes
- 2Cameron Evans
- 12Joe Thomas
- 13Shaun MacDonald
- 17Thomas Davies
- 19Gerard Garner
- 20Ben Lloyd
- 22Lewis Jamieson
Previous Bristol Rovers Lineups
Previous Newport Lineups
Bristol Rovers Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Steve Evans
Newport Player Stats & Squad
League Two Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnet | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Crewe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 6 |
| 3 | Walsall | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:0 | 4 |
| 4 | Tranmere | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 5 | Colchester | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 6 | York City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 7 | Swindon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 8 | Fleetwood | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 9 | Grimsby | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 10 | Bristol Rovers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:6 | 3 |
| 11 | Newport | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 3 |
| 12 | Oldham | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 13 | Exeter | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 14 | Cheltenham | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 15 | Crawley | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 16 | Chesterfield | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 |
| 17 | Rotherham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 18 | Northampton | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 19 | Accr. Stanley | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 1 |
| 20 | Port Vale | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 21 | Gillingham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:3 | 1 |
| 22 | Salford | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 23 | Rochdale | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 24 | Shrewsbury | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newport | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Bristol Rovers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:3 | 3 |
| 3 | Barnet | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 4 | Tranmere | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Oldham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Exeter | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 7 | York City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Colchester | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 9 | Swindon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 10 | Cheltenham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 11 | Crewe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 12 | Grimsby | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 13 | Accr. Stanley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 14 | Rotherham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 15 | Port Vale | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 16 | Walsall | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 17 | Fleetwood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 18 | Northampton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 19 | Rochdale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 20 | Crawley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 21 | Chesterfield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 22 | Salford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 23 | Shrewsbury | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 24 | Gillingham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
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