League Two· Regular Season - 1· Rodney Parade
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Newport County vs Rochdale Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 15 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More Newport County vs Rochdale tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Rochdale +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| X2Rochdale or Draw | 83% | 1.20 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 74% | 1.36 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Newport County +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 70% | 1.42 | - |
| 1XNewport County or Draw | 58% | 1.74 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 52% | 1.93 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 51% | 1.97 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 49% | 2.03 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 48% | 2.08 | - |
| 2Rochdale to win | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| XDraw | 41% | 2.45 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Rochdale -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 30% | 3.36 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 26% | 3.79 | - |
| 1Newport County to win | 17% | 5.95 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Newport County -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 14.02 | - |
Newport County vs Rochdale preview & analysis
Match preview
Newport County host Rochdale in the League Two (Regular Season - 1) at Rodney Parade on Saturday, 15 August 2026, with kick-off at 11:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Newport County have won 1, Rochdale have won 4 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.3 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Rochdale narrow favourites: Newport County 17%, draw 41%, Rochdale 42%. We expect around 2.6 goals (0.9 - 1.7 in expected goals), with 48% for over 2.5 and 49% for both teams to score.
Head to head
League Two table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +5 | 19 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +9 | 18 |
| 3 |  Crewe | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | +5 | 18 |
| 4 |  Gillingham | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | +5 | 16 |
| 8 |  Cheltenham | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| 9 |  Bristol Rovers | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| 10 | Rochdale | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 14 |
| 11 |  Grimsby | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +2 | 13 |
| 12 | Newport County | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
| 13 |  Tranmere | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 14 |  Exeter City | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
Newport County vs Rochdale: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Newport County vs Rochdale?
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Rochdale are favourites. Our model gives Newport County a 17% chance of winning, Rochdale 42%, and the draw 41%.
Will both teams score in Newport County vs Rochdale?
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We rate both teams to score at 49%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Newport County vs Rochdale kick off?
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Newport County vs Rochdale kicks off at 11:30 UTC on Saturday, 15 August 2026 at Rodney Parade, Newport.
