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  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

We’re going for goals when Walsall head to Newport County and the betting prediction is to back the -133 about Over 2.5 Goals being scored during the ninety minutes.

Expert Analysis

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Newport County vs Walsall stats:

  • In 9 of the last 10 Newport County home matches, there have been Over 2.5 Goals
  • Newport County have conceded 2 or more goals in 8 of their last 13 matches this season
  • Newport County have scored 2 or more goals in 6 of their past 10 home matches
  • Walsall have conceded 2 or more goals in 7 of their last 10 away matches
  • In 7 of the last 10 Walsall away matches, there have been Over 2.5 Goals
  • Walsall have scored 2 or more goals in 6 of their past 13 matches this season

We’re expecting a high-scoring League Two encounter. Therefore, head to the Total Goals market and our tip is to back Over 2.5 at -133 where we need three or more.

Those feeling confident of a goalfest might be interested in the bigger odds about Over 3.5 Goals which means you need four or more being scored.

Last Matches & H2H

Newport most recently played an away League Two clash against Swindon which was a 2-0 loss at County Ground.

Walsall approach this fixture after winning 4-1 in the League Two against Gillingham. Isaac Hutchinson (3) and Freddie Draper scored for Walsall at Poundland Bescot Stadium.

In the last Newport County vs Walsall match, the game ended in a 1-1 draw at Poundland Bescot Stadium.

Newport County have won two of their last 8 matches against Walsall, with five draws and one Walsall win. An average of 1.88 goals have been scored in these games.

Confirmed Lineups

Newport County (confirmed lineup): Jonathan Maxted, Lewis Payne, Declan Drysdale, Ryan Delaney, Shane McLoughlin, Matthew Baker, Scott Bennett, Will Evans, Bryn Morris, Aaron Wildig, Omar Bogle.

Walsall (confirmed lineup): Owen Evans, Joe Riley, Harry Williams, Donervon Daniels, Taylor Allen, Tom Knowles, Oisin McEntee, Ryan Stirk, Isaac Hutchinson, Ross Tierney, Freddie Draper.

Newport County vs Walsall Prediction

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Published 03:49, 18 October 2023

Newport County vs Walsall Odds

For this League Two match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Newport County are the +125 favourite to win and that means a 44% chance of winning. If you want to back the outsider for this match, Walsall are available at +210.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -163.

The leading football betting sites allow customers to place a Bet Builder when it comes to League Two matches. Simply pick out the selections that you fancy and then combine them together on your bet slip.

Team Stats

Newport County AFC logo Newport County AFC Betting Stats

Walsall FC logo Walsall FC Betting Stats

Full time Result

  • 7 wins, 10 defeats and 3 draws in previous 20 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full time Results

  • 6 wins, 9 defeats and 5 draws in previous 20 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Newport County AFC

Walsall FC

Goals / match
1 1.6
Conceded / match
2.2 1.8
Total / match
3.2 3.4

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

It’s important to be as informed as possible, with the Newport County vs Walsall team news helping you find out who is available for the next game.

Newport County vs Walsall Lineups

Newport County Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Walsall Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1

Newport County Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

26 Jonathan Maxted
2 Lewis Payne 6 Declan Drysdale 4 Ryan Delaney 19 Shane McLoughlin
28 Matthew Baker 17 Scott Bennett
7 Will Evans 8 Bryn Morris 24 Aaron Wildig
9 Omar Bogle
1 Owen Evans
7 Joe Riley 19 Harry Williams 5 Donervon Daniels 21 Taylor Allen
10 Tom Knowles 4 Oisin McEntee 25 Ryan Stirk 8 Isaac Hutchinson
26 Ross Tierney
15 Freddie Draper

Walsall Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1

Newport County Substitutes

  • 1Nick Townsend
  • 11James Waite
  • 15Josh Seberry
  • 18Kiban Rai
  • 21Olly Thomas
  • 22Nathan Wood
  • 33Matthew Bondswell

Walsall Substitutes

  • 3Liam Gordon
  • 9Jamille Matt
  • 11Douglas James-Taylor
  • 14Brandon Comley
  • 22Jackson Smith
  • 39Danny Johnson
  • 42Harvey Griffiths

Previous Newport County Lineups

14 Oct League Two
Swindon Town 2-0 Newport County
07 Oct League Two
Newport County 1-2 Harrogate Town
03 Oct League Two
Newport County 2-1 Colchester

Previous Walsall Lineups

14 Oct League Two
Walsall 4-1 Gillingham
07 Oct League Two
Sutton United 4-0 Walsall
03 Oct League Two
Walsall 0-0 MK Dons

The Newport County vs Walsall lineups are available before kick-off, with the predicted lineups showing first and they are followed by confirmed starting 11s.

England FlagLeague Two Table

League Two 2023/2024

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Stockport 13 8 2 3 26:14 26
2 Notts County 13 7 3 3 28:25 24
3 Mansfield Town 13 5 8 0 21:10 23
4 Crewe Alexandra 13 6 5 2 30:21 23
5 Wrexham 13 6 5 2 27:25 23
6 Swindon Town 12 6 4 2 29:18 22
7 Gillingham 13 7 1 5 12:16 22
8 AFC Wimbledon 13 5 6 2 20:11 21
9 Accrington 13 6 2 5 19:18 20
10 Crawley Town 12 6 2 4 20:20 20
11 Bradford City 13 5 4 4 14:14 19
12 Morecambe 11 5 3 3 15:13 18
13 Walsall 13 5 3 5 19:22 18
14 Barrow 12 4 5 3 15:14 17
15 Salford City 13 5 1 7 21:22 16
16 MK Dons 13 4 4 5 19:20 16
17 Harrogate Town 13 5 1 7 12:16 16
18 Grimsby Town 13 3 5 5 16:19 14
19 Doncaster 13 4 2 7 17:21 14
20 Newport County 13 4 2 7 21:26 14
21 Tranmere Rovers 13 3 1 9 17:24 10
22 Colchester 12 3 1 8 17:25 10
23 Forest Green 13 3 1 9 16:24 10
24 Sutton United 13 2 1 10 17:30 7
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Crewe Alexandra 7 5 2 0 17:8 17
2 Swindon Town 6 5 1 0 19:6 16
3 Crawley Town 7 5 0 2 13:6 15
4 Notts County 6 5 0 1 16:12 15
5 Stockport 7 4 2 1 13:5 14
6 Wrexham 7 4 2 1 23:18 14
7 Accrington 7 4 1 2 13:10 13
8 Gillingham 6 4 1 1 7:6 13
9 Morecambe 6 3 3 0 9:4 12
10 Mansfield Town 6 3 3 0 7:2 12
11 Newport County 7 3 2 2 14:11 11
12 Doncaster 7 3 2 2 11:8 11
13 Walsall 6 3 2 1 9:6 11
14 Grimsby Town 7 3 2 2 9:7 11
15 Bradford City 6 3 2 1 7:6 11
16 Tranmere Rovers 7 3 1 3 13:10 10
17 Barrow 4 2 2 0 7:5 8
18 MK Dons 6 2 2 2 7:7 8
19 Sutton United 7 2 1 4 10:9 7
20 Salford City 6 2 1 3 9:10 7
21 Colchester 6 2 1 3 11:13 7
22 AFC Wimbledon 6 1 3 2 9:8 6
23 Harrogate Town 6 2 0 4 6:8 6
24 Forest Green 7 1 0 6 9:15 3

The League Two standings will highlight the leading teams in the table. Go through the standings to see how many points each side has earned.