League Two· Regular Season - 3· Rodney Parade
Newport County
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Newport County vs Tranmere Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More Newport County vs Tranmere tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Tranmere +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| X2Tranmere or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 72% | 1.38 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 70% | 1.43 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Newport County +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 68% | 1.48 | - |
| 1XNewport County or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 52% | 1.94 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 48% | 2.07 | - |
| 2Tranmere to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Tranmere -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 32% | 3.08 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 30% | 3.32 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 28% | 3.61 | - |
| 1Newport County to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Newport County -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.28 | - |
Newport County vs Tranmere preview & analysis
Match preview
Newport County host Tranmere in the League Two (Regular Season - 3) at Rodney Parade on Saturday, 29 August 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 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, Tranmere have won 4 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 3.3 goals, and both teams scored in 6 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Tranmere narrow favourites: Newport County 23%, draw 38%, Tranmere 39%. We expect around 3.8 goals (1.5 - 2.2 in expected goals), with 72% for over 2.5 and 70% 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 |
| 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 |
| 15 |  Accrington ST | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 11 |
Newport County vs Tranmere: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Newport County vs Tranmere?
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Tranmere are favourites. Our model gives Newport County a 23% chance of winning, Tranmere 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Newport County vs Tranmere?
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We rate both teams to score at 70%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Newport County vs Tranmere kick off?
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Newport County vs Tranmere kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 29 August 2026 at Rodney Parade, Newport.
