League Two: Newport vs Bristol Rovers – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League Two game between Newport and Bristol Rovers who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

When Bristol Rovers come to Rodney Parade for the League Two match on Saturday, Newport will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Placed 20th in the table Newport have amassed four points after six matches. On seven points, Bristol Rovers rank 16th with six matches played this season.

Team form: Newport vs Bristol Rovers

Newport Form

In their last three matches, Newport lost 0-1 against Salford City, 1-2 against Milton Keynes Dons and 2-0 against Cambridge U. Newport didn’t manage a single win in any of their previous six League Two games at the Rodney Parade. They have a record of two draws and four defeats, in which they conceded ten and scored three goals.

Bristol Rovers Form

Bristol Rovers look well suited to take on any opponent as their last three matches ended with a draw and two wins. They started off drawing 0-0 with Oldham, before downing first Cambridge U by 1-0, then Grimsby in a 0-1 win. Bristol Rovers managed a decent return of three wins in their last six League Two away matches, in which they scored 11 while also conceding ten times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Betting stats and facts for Newport and Bristol Rovers

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Newport and Bristol Rovers played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Newport vs Bristol Rovers

Despite scoring just once in six League Two games, Newport hope Liam Shephard adds to his collection of goals sooner rather than later. Meanwhile, Bristol Rovers put their faith in Ellis Harrison to handle the home side defence and double up on his recent strike rate of one goal in six League Two games.

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Full-time result

Newport claimed a measly one home win in 10 most recent games at Rodney Parade. However, they did draw three whilst losing six. Bristol Rovers won two of their last 10 away games, with two draws and six defeats as well. Newport lost their previous 4 matches.

Both teams to score

Newport scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Interestingly, Bristol Rovers scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Bristol Rovers have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Bristol Rovers should be able to score at least once this coming Saturday as Newport failed in keeping a single clean sheet in those last 10 outings. Bristol Rovers managed four clean sheets in their 10 most recent outings. Newport have scored in 6 consecutive league meetings with Bristol Rovers.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Newport’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in three of the last ten matches that Bristol Rovers played across all tournaments. They scored 0.9 times on average in the process. Newport conceded a goal in their previous 8 matches. Bristol Rovers’s last 3 matches had less than three goals.