Cambridge vs Newport Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Aug 2025

League Two Betting Preview: Cambridge vs Newport

Cambridge host Newport in this League Two fixture at Abbey Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 30 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Exiles Should Be Able to Cover the Line

We’re siding with Newport on the Asian Handicap +1 at -109, with a confident feeling that they can win or draw when going up against Cambridge. There’s the bonus of a one-goal defeat meaning our stake is refunded.

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Cambridge Came Out on Top in Previous H2H

Cambridge United were defeated in their last League Two game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Bristol Rovers at Memorial Stadium.

Four days ago, Cambridge beat Charlton Athletic 3-1 at home in the EFL Cup.

Newport County were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Milton Keynes Dons by a 2-1 scoreline at Rodney Parade.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cambridge have won the last two encounters against Newport. There was a 1-0 away triumph at Rodney Parade after winning 2-1 when hosting at Abbey Stadium. The previous 6 H2H meetings have seen Cambridge win three times, one draw and two Newport triumphs.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Cambridge	12	5	3	4	14	12	2	14:12	18
23	Newport	12	2	2	8	11	21	-10	11:21	8

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Confirmed Lineups

Cambridge confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jake Eastwood (GK), Liam Bennett, Mamadou Jobe, Kelland Watts, Ben Purrington, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Dominic Ball, Sullay Kaikai, Ben Knight, James Brophy, Louis Appere.

Newport confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Nikola Tzanev (GK), Matthew Baker, Lee Jenkins, Thomas Davies, Habeeb Ogunneye, Cameron Antwi, Matt Smith, Ben Lloyd, Anthony Driscoll-Glennon, Gerard Garner, Michael Spellman.

Cambridge vs Newport Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Cambridge vs Newport tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

Newport should be able to be competitive as the underdogs and you can get odds of -109 that they win with a +1 goal start. We expect them to play their part in this League Two match.

We study the League Two form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Cambridge vs Newport league stats:

• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Cambridge in any of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Cambridge in any of their last 6 games against Newport.

Newport +1 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 52.1% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cambridge 0 - 1 Newport

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Newport to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +650 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Cambridge vs Newport Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Expecting Cambridge to Triumph

The bookies have Cambridge United as -204 favourites for this League Two clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 67% likely to win. Newport County are the underdogs at +525 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +132. Alternatively, Cambridge can be backed at +108 and Newport are on offer at +480.

The current odds reflect that there’s not much between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. A fresh approach might involve siding with a BTTS wager and there’s -147 on offer for Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

-204

X

+325

2

+525

Half-Time Result

1

+108

X

+132

2

+480

Double Chance

1X

-1250

12

-588

X2

+138

Draw No Bet

1

-588

2

+335

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-119

2 Hcp +1

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-109

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+104

No

-147

Cambridge Proving Tough Nut to Crack at Home

Cambridge haven’t been beaten in three straight games at Abbey Stadium. Neil Harris' side have five losses, three draws and two victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Newport have seven defeats, two victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

The most recent Abbey Stadium meeting saw Cambridge claim a 2-1 win over Newport. The past 3 H2H meetings at Abbey Stadium have seen Cambridge triumphing once, one draw and a win for Newport.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Cambridge Home Stats		2-3-5	2.20	1.00	1.20	4	6	6	4
Newport Away Stats		2-1-7	2.80	0.90	1.90	7	3	4	6

• 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

Cambridge vs Newport Lineups & Team News

The latest Cambridge vs Newport team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for League Two along with the latest injury news.

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