Ace Football previews the League Two round 16 match between Newport and Grimsby and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Grimsby go up against Newport this coming Saturday for a League Two meeting at Rodney Parade.
Placed 15th in the table Newport have amassed 19 points after 15 matches. On 24 points, Grimsby rank seventh with 15 matches played this season.
Team form: Newport vs Grimsby
Newport Form
A draw was the best Newport could muster in their previous three games. They claimed a 0-0 draw against Fleetwood, before getting trounced 2-4 against Peterborough. Last time out, more disappointment followed as Tranmere ran out 2-1 winners. Newport claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the League Two. They also drew one and lost two, as they scored nine and conceded ten goals.
Grimsby Form
In their last three matches, Grimsby lost against Milton Keynes Dons and Wealdstone by 1-3 and 0-1, respectively, and beat AFC Wimbledon by 0-1. Grimsby recorded no less than five in their previous six League Two away matches, as well losing once and drawing none. They hit the target nine themselves while allowing five goals against.
Betting facts for Newport and Grimsby
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Newport and Grimsby. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 10 of the last 12 Newport home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Newport home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 5 Newport matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Newport matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Newport home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Grimsby have won the last 4 away matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Grimsby have won the last 4 away matches in a row in the League Two while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 10 of the last 12 Grimsby away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Grimsby away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Grimsby have won the last 4 away matches in a row and the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: Newport vs Grimsby
Betting markets: Newport vs Grimsby
Full-time result
Newport claimed five wins, drew one and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Grimsby won five, drew zero and lost five of their last 10 games away. Grimsby have not lost to Newport in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Newport scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Grimsby scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Grimsby should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Saturday, as Newport only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Grimsby claimed two clean sheets in their last 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Newport, who scored an average of 1.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Grimsby, who scored one time on average in these matches.
Suggested bet: Newport vs Grimsby
To sum up, the upcoming match between Newport and Grimsby seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this League Two game.
Newport vs Grimsby: Who wins the game?
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