Bristol Rovers vs Newport Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026
Bristol Rovers vs Newport Predictions
Bristol Rovers look like an attractive bet at -164 and we think they can beat Newport. We’ll place this Full-Time Result wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.
Read on for our full Bristol Rovers vs Newport betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
Bristol Rovers vs Newport Preview
Bristol Rovers clash with Newport at Memorial Stadium, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 22 August.
Bristol Rovers suffered a defeat in their last game. A 3-2 scoreline occurred away from home at LNER Community Stadium against York City.
Newport County won their previous game which was at home. It was a 3-0 triumph at Rodney Parade against Rochdale.
H2H: Rovers Beat Newport in their Previous Meeting
Rovers have claimed back-to-back wins over Newport. The most recent was a 3-0 home success at Memorial Stadium which followed a 3-2 away win at Rodney Parade. The H2H over the past 4 meetings have seen two wins for both teams.
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Bristol Rovers |
9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 14:14 | 15 |
| 15 |  Newport |
9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12:12 | 10 |
Confirmed Lineups
Bristol Rovers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Brad Young (GK), Tom James, Kofi Balmer, Riley Harbottle, Ben Purrington, Clinton Mola, Keenan Gough, Shaqai Forde, Tommy Leigh, Bobby Kamwa, Fabrizio Cavegn.
Newport confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jordan Wright (GK), Cameron Norman, Kyle Cameron, Lee Jenkins, Thomas Davies, Cameron Evans, Ciaran Brennan, Yahya Bamba, Harrison Biggins, Shaquille Gwengwe, Christian Doidge.
Main Match Prediction
There’s every chance that Bristol Rovers can win this League Two clash and we’ll happily back the home team to land the glory. Grab the odds of -164 with confidence that a victory can be landed.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The League Two form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.
If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 62.1% chance of delivering 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%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you think that Rovers can make a relatively fast start, then we recommend considering the Double Result market. You can back them to lead at half-time and full-time.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
Newport
An exciting bet could be a 2-0 victory in favor of Rovers at odds of +540. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.
Bet Builder Tips
Check out our same-game multi. The selections are Bristol Rovers to triumph, less than three goals in total along with BTTS No.
If you’re keen to wager different selections for the same football match, a bet builder will provide a solution. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.
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.
Bristol Rovers are regarded as having a 62% chance of winning this League Two clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -164. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Newport County are trading at +375.
One Asian Handicap bet involves backing Rovers -0.75 at -130. If they beat Newport by 2+ goals, you get a full payout. You also get a return on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -139 on the BTTS market.
All of the League Two matches see the best betting apps go to town with their service. Bettors can find the best approach from the hundreds of markets which are presented to them each time.
Stats: Last 10 League Two matches only.
Bristol Rovers have managed seven consecutive victories at Memorial Stadium. Steve Evans' men have collected nine victories and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.30 goals per game and conceding 0.60.
Newport have clocked up six losses, three wins and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.50.
Rovers beat Newport 3-0 when the teams last met at Memorial Stadium.
| 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
Avoid surprises — review the Rovers vs Newport team news before you bet. Get the latest predicted and confirmed League Two lineups and injury news right here.
Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Newport Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bristol Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Newport Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bristol Rovers Substitutes
- 8R. Russell-Denny
- 9Joe Quigley
- 11Jack Aitchison
- 17Ciaran Kelly
- 19Ellis Harrison
- 21Richard Smallwood
- 32Charlie Binns
Newport Substitutes
- 8Matt Smith
- 12Joe Thomas
- 17Alfie Merritt
- 25Jake Turner
- 29Keenan Patten
- 34Dan Sassi
- 40Cole Jarvis
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 | Salford | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 13:10 | 16 |
| 2 | Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17:10 | 15 |
| 3 | Crewe | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 11:7 | 15 |
| 4 | Cheltenham | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16:14 | 15 |
| 5 | Bristol Rovers | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 14:14 | 15 |
| 6 | York City | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16:10 | 14 |
| 7 | Walsall | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 11:5 | 14 |
| 8 | Chesterfield | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 15:12 | 14 |
| 9 | Grimsby | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 13:10 | 13 |
| 10 | Gillingham | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11:9 | 13 |
| 11 | Rochdale | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10:11 | 13 |
| 12 | Tranmere | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 12:12 | 11 |
| 13 | Swindon | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9:13 | 11 |
| 14 | Shrewsbury | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9:14 | 11 |
| 15 | Newport | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12:12 | 10 |
| 16 | Accr. Stanley | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 13:14 | 10 |
| 17 | Rotherham | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11:12 | 10 |
| 18 | Fleetwood | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9:10 | 10 |
| 19 | Colchester | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10:12 | 10 |
| 20 | Exeter | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5:6 | 9 |
| 21 | Oldham | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9:13 | 7 |
| 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 | York City | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:3 | 12 |
| 2 | Bristol Rovers | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 12 |
| 3 | Salford | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 12 |
| 4 | Barnet | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:5 | 10 |
| 5 | Swindon | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9:4 | 10 |
| 6 | Grimsby | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:4 | 10 |
| 7 | Cheltenham | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9:6 | 10 |
| 8 | Accr. Stanley | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9:6 | 9 |
| 9 | Crewe | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8:5 | 9 |
| 10 | Exeter | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4:1 | 9 |
| 11 | Rochdale | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 9 |
| 12 | Newport | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8:4 | 8 |
| 13 | Tranmere | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 8 |
| 14 | Chesterfield | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10:7 | 8 |
| 15 | Walsall | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 16 | Gillingham | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:4 | 8 |
| 17 | Colchester | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 8 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 19 | Rotherham | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 20 | Oldham | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 21 | Fleetwood | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:3 | 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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