Ace Football previews the League Two game between Newport and Barrow who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Newport and Barrow are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash this coming Saturday at Rodney Parade, with much riding on the outcome in this League Two battle.
Team form: Newport vs Barrow
Newport Form
In their last three matches, Newport lost 3-2 against Port Vale, 1-2 against Swindon and drew 1-1 with Salford City. Newport claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the League Two, which also saw them drawing two and losing three matches, in which they scored eight and conceded ten goals.
Barrow Form
It is all or nothing with Barrow following one win in their previous three outings. They first went down 2-0 in an encounter with Swindon to which, they replied by beating Grimsby3-0. Their latest encounter once again had them on the losing side, when they lost 1-3 against Doncaster. Barrow are winless in their last six away games in the League Two, in which they drew two and lost four. They conceded nine goals while scoring two themselves.
Betting stats and facts for Newport and Barrow
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Newport and Barrow. 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 11 Newport home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Newport home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Newport home matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Newport matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Newport matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 13 Barrow away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 21 of the last 23 Barrow matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 20 of the last 22 Barrow matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 11 Barrow away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Barrow away matches in the League Two, the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players in form: Newport vs Barrow
Having scored just once lately in the League Two, Shane McLoughlin will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Barrow hope Emile Acquah can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two League Two goals in his last six League Two games.
Betting markets: Newport vs Barrow
Full-time result
In their last 10 matches at Rodney Parade across all tournaments Newport won four times, drew two and lost four times. Barrow claimed zero wins, three draw and seven defeats in their last 10 games away.
Both teams to score
Newport scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Barrow scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Newport games Barrow 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. Barrow claimed two clean sheets in their last 10 games. Barrow have scored in 6 consecutive meetings with Newport when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Newport’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Barrow, who managed to score one time in those matches. Newport conceded a goal in their previous 7 matches.
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