Newport County vs Rochdale predictions, Aug 15, 2026

Aug 08, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League Two, on Saturday,

Newport

Rochdale

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As Newport County prepares to host Rochdale AFC on August 15, 2026, both teams are looking to improve their recent performances in League Two. Newport has managed to secure just one victory in their last four matches, reflecting inconsistent form. They will aim to leverage home advantage at Rodney Parade, where tactical discipline and strong community support can often spur players to higher levels of performance.

On the other hand, Rochdale enters this contest having won only once in their last five outings. This dip in form may put pressure on their attacking line to produce results, as they seek to find their rhythm and capitalize on scoring opportunities. Both teams have struggled defensively at times, which may lead to an open game.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.92 for a Newport victory and 2.28 for an away win for Rochdale, suggesting a close contest. The predicted final score of 1:1 aligns with the recent form of both sides, indicating possible difficulties in pulling off a win. As the match approaches, tactical adjustments and the ability to capitalize on set pieces could be pivotal. However, as always in football, the outcome remains uncertain.

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Newport
31%		 Draw
28.3%		 Rochdale
40.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of English League Two Rochdale: 2.33% Newport: 0.78%

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Betting Odds

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Bwin 3.00 3.25 2.30
bet_at_home 3.17 3.35 2.28
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Latest Results

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
08.07.26 Newport City FC – Newport County – 0:5		 08.08.26 Bradford City – Rochdale AFC – 2:0
01.08.26 Tranmere Rovers – Rochdale AFC – 2:3 penalties
28.07.26 Rochdale AFC – FC Halifax Town – 2:3
25.07.26 Rochdale AFC – Farnham Town – 2:2
19.07.26 Rochdale AFC – Al-Rayyan SC – 3:3

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Newport won 1.
  • Newport is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Rochdale has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 6 head-to-head matches, Newport won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 3:11. (average 0.5:1.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Newport won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 2:4. (average 0.7:1.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    07.01.23 Rochdale AFC – Newport County – 1:1
    08.10.22 Newport County – Rochdale AFC – 0:1
    07.05.22 Newport County – Rochdale AFC – 0:2
    18.12.21 Rochdale AFC – Newport County – 3:0
    03.05.14 Newport County – Rochdale AFC – 2:1

    Standings

    2026/27

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Rochdale 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    2 Colchester 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    3 Bristol Rovers 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    4 Cheltenham 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    5 Crewe 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    6 Gillingham 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    7 Northampton 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    8 Oldham 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    9 Port Vale 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    10 Swindon 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    11 Tranmere 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    12 Walsall 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    13 Accrington 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    14 Barnet 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    15 Chesterfield 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    16 Grimsby 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    17 Rotherham 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    18 Shrewsbury 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    19 Crawley 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    20 Exeter 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    21 York City 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    22 Newport 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    23 Fleetwood 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0
    24 Salford 0 0 0 0 0:0 0 0

    English League Two Outrights

    1. Salford: 6 (13.21%)

    2. Barnet: 10 (7.92%)

    3. Bristol Rovers: 10 (7.92%)

    4. Chesterfield: 12 (6.6%)

    5. Port Vale: 12 (6.6%)

    6. York City: 12 (6.6%)

    7. Grimsby: 13 (6.09%)

    8. Rotherham: 15 (5.28%)

    9. Oldham: 19 (4.17%)

    10. Walsall: 21 (3.77%)

    11. Swindon: 21 (3.77%)

    12. Colchester: 21 (3.77%)

    13. Gillingham: 21 (3.77%)

    14. Northampton: 26 (3.05%)

    15. Crewe: 26 (3.05%)

    16. Exeter: 34 (2.33%)

    17. Rochdale: 34 (2.33%)

    18. Fleetwood Town: 41 (1.93%)

    19. Tranmere: 51 (1.55%)

    20. Shrewsbury: 51 (1.55%)

    21. Crawley Town: 51 (1.55%)

    22. Accrington: 67 (1.18%)

    23. Cheltenham: 67 (1.18%)

    24. Newport: 101 (0.78%)

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