Newport vs Tranmere Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Mar 2026

League Two Betting Preview: Newport vs Tranmere

Bottom-of-the-table Newport host Tranmere at Rodney Parade, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 3 March.

The way forward could be to back Newport with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -137 against Tranmere. This means our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, which allows us to land a return with a draw.

Newport County played Fleetwood Town away in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood.

Tranmere Rovers were beaten in their previous five road games and the latest was at Mornflake Stadium. Crewe Alexandra claimed a 2-1 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Tranmere haven’t lost to Newport in their past five games, with the last clash ending 1-1 at Prenton Park. The previous 10 H2H games have included five wins for Tranmere, four triumphs for Newport and a single draw.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
20	Tranmere	42	9	10	23	49	72	-23	49:72	37
22	Newport	43	10	7	26	43	73	-30	43:73	37

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Confirmed Lineups

Newport confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Jordan Wright (GK), Cameron Evans, Matthew Baker, Ryan Delaney, Thomas Davies, Michael Spellman, Sven Sprangler, Harrison Biggins, Ben Lloyd, Courtney Baker-Richardson, Bobby Kamwa.

Tranmere confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Marko Marosi (GK), Cameron Norman, Stephan Negru, Nathan Smith, Patrick Brough, James Plant, Sam Finley, Lewis Warrington, Omari Patrick, Zech Obiero, Joe Ironside.

Newport vs Tranmere Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our top Newport vs Tranmere betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

We’ll back Newport +0.25 for this League Two game, with odds of -137 available. We have a feeling that they can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.

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Key Newport vs Tranmere league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Newport in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Tranmere in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Tranmere in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Tranmere in 14 of their last 20 games.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 57.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Newport 2 - 1 Tranmere

A 2-1 win in favor of the Exiles is available at odds of +650. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Newport vs Tranmere 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 chalked up at betting odds of +175 to defeat Tranmere Rovers, with their opponents operating at +140 with the bookmakers. If you want to back the draw, it’s available at +220 for this League Two clash.

Tranmere can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -139. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Newport are -104.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -137.

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Full-Time Result

1

+175

X

+220

2

+140

Half-Time Result

1

+240

X

+116

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-213

12

-357

X2

-270

Draw No Bet

1

-104

2

-139

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-149

2 Hcp -0.25

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-137

Over 2.5

-104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

-103

Newport have gone without a win at Rodney Parade in the last three games. The Exiles have recorded four draws, four losses and two wins in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

The past five Tranmere games on the road have ended in defeat. Andy Crosby's team have finished with seven defeats and three wins in the past 10 away games, netting an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

When the sides last met at Rodney Parade, Tranmere beat Newport 4-1. In the past 6 H2H matches at Rodney Parade, we have seen three Newport wins, two Tranmere victories and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Newport Home Stats		2-4-4	2.60	1.00	1.60	4	6	5	5
Tranmere Away Stats		3-0-7	3.30	1.30	2.00	8	2	6	4

• 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 Tranmere Lineups & Team News

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