Walsall vs Newport Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Mar 2026

League Two Betting Preview: Walsall vs Newport

Walsall take on Newport at Poundland Bescot Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 21 March.

Newport +0.75 should be a great wager for their clash against Walsall at -127. It allows us to split the Asian Handicap stake between +0.5 and +1.0 and we’re optimistic of a strong performance.

Walsall had a 0-0 draw in their last game. This was at home to Cambridge United at Poundland Bescot Stadium.

Newport County were beaten 1-0 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Bromley at Rodney Parade.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Walsall are unbeaten in the past three games against Newport. In their last encounter, Walsall travelled to Rodney Parade and landed a 4-2 win. The previous 10 H2H games have resulted in four draws and three wins apiece.

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Walsall	46	18	11	17	56	56	0	56:56	65
20	Newport	46	12	7	27	48	77	-29	48:77	43

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Confirmed Lineups

Walsall confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Myles Roberts (GK), Rico Browne, Kacper Lopata, Harrison Burke, Mason Hancock, Alexander Pattison, Alfie Chang, Charlie Lakin, Albert Adomah, Daniel Kanu, Aaron Loupalo-Bi.

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

Walsall vs Newport Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Walsall vs Newport betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

We’re sweet on Newport +0.75 when it comes to the Asian Handicap at odds of -127. We’re hopeful that the underdogs are able to win or draw in this League Two encounter for a nice payout.

We’re always focused on the League Two form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.

Key Walsall vs Newport league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Newport in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Walsall in 8 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Walsall in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Walsall in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Walsall in 7 of their last 10 games against Newport.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.9% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Walsall 1 - 1 Newport

There are odds of +460 available that we see a 1-1 scoreline played out. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Walsall 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.

Favourites Walsall are regarded as the likeliest winners for this League Two clash. The -139 about them triumphing means a 58% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. Newport County are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +350.

You can back Walsall at +130 on the Half-Time Result market, meaning you need them to be ahead at the break. Newport are +375 and the draw is chalked up at +128.

Under and Over 2.5 Goals backers are able to get similar odds on the Total Goals market. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -128 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-139

X

+255

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+130

X

+128

2

+375

Double Chance

1X

-667

12

-435

X2

-105

Draw No Bet

1

-357

2

+225

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-111

2 Hcp +0.75

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-123

Over 2.5

-114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-128

No

-110

Walsall have gone without a win at Poundland Bescot Stadium in the last eight games. The Saddlers have collected five losses, four draws and one victory in the past 10 home matches, scoring an average of 0.50 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Newport have not lost on their travels in the past three matches. The Welsh outfit have finished with six defeats, two wins and two draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

The previous Poundland Bescot Stadium encounter involved a 2-0 Walsall win against Newport. In the past 6 H2H meetings at Poundland Bescot Stadium, we’ve witnessed three draws, two Newport wins and Walsall getting one victory.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Walsall Home Stats		1-4-5	1.60	0.50	1.10	3	7	4	6
Newport Away Stats		2-2-6	3.00	1.10	1.90	7	3	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

Walsall vs Newport Lineups & Team News

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