Grimsby vs Newport Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

League Two Betting Preview: Grimsby vs Newport

Grimsby host Newport in this League Two match at Blundell Park, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 16 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Why Exiles Make Sense on the Asian Handicap

We’re big fans of Newport with a +1.25 goal advantage against Grimsby. We’ll see our Asian Handicap stake divided equally between +1 and +1.5, with appealing odds of -122 that the visitors can perform well.

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Grimsby Overcame Newport in Previous Clash

Grimsby Town drew away from home in their last League Two game. A 3-3 scoreline was played out against Harrogate Town at EnviroVent Stadium.

On Tuesday night, Grimsby landed a 3-1 win at home to Shrewsbury Town in the EFL Cup.

Newport County won their previous League Two game 2-1. This was an away victory at Broadfield Stadium against Crawley Town.

In the last outing, Newport lost 1-0 when hosting Millwall in the EFL Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Grimsby haven’t lost to Newport in their past six games. In their last encounter, Grimsby came out with a 1-0 home victory at Blundell Park. The past 10 H2H matches have included four Grimsby victories, three draws and three Newport wins.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Grimsby	2	1	1	0	6	3	3	6:3	4
9	Newport	2	1	1	0	3	2	1	3:2	4

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Grimsby vs Newport Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Grimsby vs Newport betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

We’re feeling bullish about Newport for this League Two fixture, especially as you can back the away team at a generous +1.25 line at a price of -122. Taking this Asian Handicap bet could see us enjoy a nice return.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the League Two experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key Grimsby vs Newport league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Newport in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Newport in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Newport in 2 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Grimsby in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Grimsby in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Grimsby in 5 consecutive games against Newport.

Newport +1.25 Probability

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Grimsby 1 - 1 Newport

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Grimsby 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.

Grimsby Heavy Favourites in Eyes of the Bookies

Grimsby Town are forecasted to have a 71% chance of triumphing in this League Two encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -244. Newport County are seen as the most unlikely winner at +575.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Grimsby available at -106 and Newport at +525. The third option is the draw which is priced at +143.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. A different wager could be betting BTTS No where you can land -147 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-244

X

+370

2

+575

Half-Time Result

1

-106

X

+143

2

+525

Double Chance

1X

-1429

12

-769

X2

+163

Draw No Bet

1

-714

2

+380

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-116

2 Hcp +1.25

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-102

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+102

No

-147

Five Grimsby Triumphs From Their Past Ten Home Clashes

Grimsby have finished with five wins, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Newport have clocked up six losses, two wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

In the last meeting at Blundell Park, Grimsby defeated Newport by a 1-0 scoreline. The past 7 H2H meetings at Blundell Park have featured four triumphs for Grimsby, one for Newport along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Grimsby Home Stats		5-1-4	2.50	1.30	1.20	5	5	4	6
Newport Away Stats		2-2-6	2.70	0.90	1.80	6	4	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

Grimsby vs Newport Lineups & Team News

Always review the Grimsby vs Newport team news before locking in your bets. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed League Two lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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