Ace Football previews the League Two round 12 match between Newport and Chesterfield and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
With both Newport and Chesterfield sitting comfortably mid-table, both teams will be out to strengthen their position when facing off on Friday at Rodney Parade. Three more points could prove valuable in achieving their targets for this League Two campaign.
Placed 13th in the table Newport have amassed 15 points after 11 matches. On 15 points, Chesterfield rank 12th with 11 matches played this season.
Form: Newport vs Chesterfield
Newport Form
Newport have been a bit bleak in their last three matches, although it opened with a 3-1 victory against Salford City. Unable to follow that up, they went down 3-1 against Bradford, before handing over another win to Harrogate Town in a 1-0 defeat. Newport won four of their past six matches on home soil in the League Two, where they also lost twice but drew none. They scored 11 goals and conceded nine times.
Chesterfield Form
Having recorded three draws from their previous three matches without winning, Chesterfield are on the lookout for a win again. Against Bromley, they settled for a 2-2 draw, before finishing level with Walsall in a 2-2 draw. In their latest match, they once again had to settle for a draw after a 2-2 match against Notts Co.. Chesterfield claimed two wins against one draw and three defeats in their last six away matches in the League Two. The scoreline from these matches reads seven goals conceded and ten scored.
Betting stats and facts for Newport and Chesterfield
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Newport and Chesterfield. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 9 of the last 10 Newport home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Newport home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Newport have lost 5 of the last 7 matches in the League Two while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 4 of the last 5 Newport home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- Newport have won 4 of the last 5 home matches in the League Two and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Chesterfield away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 Chesterfield matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 Chesterfield matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Chesterfield away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 3 Chesterfield matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
Players in form: Newport vs Chesterfield
Look no further than Kyle Hudlin, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Newport in the League Two, while Will Grigg managed three goals in the last half dozen matches for Chesterfield in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.
Popular markets: Newport vs Chesterfield
Full-time result
Newport claimed five wins in their previous 10 matches at Rodney Parade across all tournaments. They lost five as well, while visitors Chesterfield won three of their last 10 away matches. They drew one and lost six. Chesterfield didn’t lose any of their previous 5 outings.
Both teams to score
Newport scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Chesterfield got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive home games Newport played. Chesterfield will feel optimistic about scoring this coming Friday with Newport managing a measly two clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to two clean sheets in their previous 10 games.
Total goals
Newport saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Chesterfield, who managed to score 1.4 times in those matches. Newport conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.
Suggested bet: Newport vs Chesterfield
To sum up, the upcoming match between Newport and Chesterfield seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this League Two game.