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As Bristol Rovers prepare to host Newport County on August 22, 2026, the clash promises to be crucial for both teams in English League Two. Bristol Rovers enter the match struggling, having failed to secure a victory in their last five outings. This lack of form could amplify the pressure on them to perform in front of their home supporters.
Newport County, while also inconsistent, have managed to clinch a win in one of their previous five matches, suggesting a slight edge in confidence. With bookmakers favoring the home side at odds of 1.58, Rovers are expected to leverage their home advantage, which historically tends to boost team performance. The statistical model places the probability of a home win at 61.1%, indicative of Rovers’ potential to turn their fortunes around.
Tactically, Bristol Rovers may focus on solidifying their defense and exploiting counter-attacking opportunities to secure the required goal. Newport County will likely adopt a more cautious approach, seeking to capitalize on any defensive lapses.
As anticipated, the predicted scoreline remains close at 1-0, reflecting the tight nature of this encounter. However, in soccer, outcomes are never guaranteed, and both teams bring distinct qualities to the match.
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| Bristol Rovers 58.6% |
Draw 22.9% |
Newport 18.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.62 | 4.3 | 4.76 | |
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1.62 | 3.85 | 4.9 | |
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1.62 | 4.15 | 4.66 | Watch and Bet |
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1.57 | 4.2 | 4.6 | |
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1.64 | 4.01 | 4.59 | |
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1.52 | 4 | 5.4 |
Latest Results
| 15.08.26 York City – Bristol Rovers – 3:2 08.08.26 Bristol Rovers – Peterborough United – 0:1 21.07.26 Forest Green Rovers – Bristol Rovers – 2:2 18.07.26 Bristol Rovers – Portsmouth FC – 1:1 14.07.26 Bristol Rovers – Leicester City – 1:2 |
15.08.26 Newport County – Rochdale AFC – 3:0 08.08.26 AFC Wimbledon – Newport County – 2:1 penalties 04.08.26 Newport County – AS Roma – 1:4 28.07.26 Newport County – Reading – 0:4 11.07.26 Gloucester City – Newport County – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 31.01.26 Bristol Rovers – Newport County – 3:0 06.09.25 Newport County – Bristol Rovers – 2:3 14.11.23 Newport County – Bristol Rovers – 0:1 05.03.22 Newport County – Bristol Rovers – 1:0 23.10.21 Bristol Rovers – Newport County – 1:3 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Walsall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Newport | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Barnet | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Oldham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Tranmere | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | York City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | Cheltenham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Crewe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Grimsby | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Fleetwood | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Colchester | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Accrington | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Northampton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Swindon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Bristol Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Rotherham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 17 | Chesterfield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Crawley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 19 | Exeter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 20 | Salford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 0 |
| 21 | Port Vale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
| 22 | Shrewsbury | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
| 23 | Rochdale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
| 24 | Gillingham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
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