Newport vs Shrewsbury Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Mar 2026

League Two Betting Preview: Newport vs Shrewsbury

Newport clash with Shrewsbury at Rodney Parade, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 28 March.

Our stake will be split when taking Shrewsbury +0.25 at odds of -147 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Newport.

Newport County have been defeated in back-to-back League Two games. On the road at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall recently beat them 2-1.

Shrewsbury Town have lost in their previous three outings. In a recent home game at The Croud Meadow, they were beaten 4-0 by Crewe Alexandra.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-0 home victory for Shrewsbury at The Croud Meadow when they last faced Newport.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
19	Shrewsbury	46	13	10	23	42	69	-27	42:69	49
20	Newport	46	12	7	27	48	77	-29	48:77	43

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Confirmed Lineups

Newport confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jordan Wright (GK), Liam Shephard, Matthew Baker, Ryan Delaney, Thomas Davies, Sven Sprangler, Cameron Evans, Ben Lloyd, Matt Smith, Bobby Kamwa, James Crole.

Shrewsbury confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Matthew Cox (GK), William Boyle, Sam Stubbs, Josh Ruffels, Kevin Berkoe, Malvind Benning, Taylor Perry, Anthony Scully, Tom Sang, George Lloyd, Iwan Morgan.

Newport vs Shrewsbury Prediction & Betting Tips

Dive into our Newport vs Shrewsbury betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Match Prediction

Shrewsbury have a good chance of winning this League Two clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at -147 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest League Two form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

Key Newport vs Shrewsbury league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shrewsbury in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shrewsbury in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Newport in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Newport in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Newport in 2 consecutive games.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 59.5% chance of delivering a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Shrewsbury Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -147 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Newport 1 - 2 Shrewsbury

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Shrewsbury winning 2-1. Odds of +700 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Newport vs Shrewsbury 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.

Newport County are +143 with the bookies to get the better of Shrewsbury Town, with the latter having betting odds of +185. If you want to back the draw to be landed in this League Two encounter, this can be wagered at +205.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Newport are -143 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Shrewsbury being priced up at -102 with the same money back guarantee.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. If you’re betting on Both Teams to Score, you can back Yes at -120 and No at -118.

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Full-Time Result

1

+143

X

+205

2

+185

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+108

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-286

12

-333

X2

-217

Draw No Bet

1

-143

2

-102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+102

2 Hcp +0.25

-149

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-161

Over 2.5

+112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-118

Newport have collected five defeats, three wins and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Shrewsbury have clocked up six losses, three wins and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Newport Home Stats		3-2-5	2.20	0.90	1.30	4	6	4	6
Shrewsbury Away Stats		3-1-6	2.70	1.00	1.70	4	6	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

Newport vs Shrewsbury Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Newport vs Shrewsbury team news. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for League Two and the newest injury information.

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