League Two: Stockport County vs Newport – Betting preview

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

When Newport come to Edgeley Park for the League Two match this coming Saturday, Stockport County will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Stockport County approach round 37 as number 2 in the League Two table with 63 points on their account so far. With 34 rounds behind them, Newport have amassed 49 points, placing them as number 12 in the standings.

Form: Stockport County vs Newport

Stockport County Form

It could have been better, it could have been worse for Stockport County, who have two points to show from their last three matches. They came up short in a 4-0 defeat against Tranmere, followed by a 0-0 draw against Gillingham. They picked up a point again in the latest round after a 0-0 draw with Swindon. Stockport County only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent League Two matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored seven and conceded eight goals.

Newport Form

In their previous three outings, Newport lost 3-0 against Milton Keynes Dons, beat Harrogate Town 1-4 and lost 0-1 against Mansfield. Newport won half their previous six away matches in the League Two, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored nine goals whilst conceding seven.

Betting stats and facts for Stockport County and Newport

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Stockport County and Newport. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Stockport County vs Newport

Look no further than Isaac Olaofe, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Stockport County in the League Two, while Will Evans managed four goals in the last half dozen matches for Newport in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

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Full-time result

Stockport County won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Edgeley Park. They drew three and lost three as well, while Newport won six of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost three. Stockport County have not lost to Newport in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Stockport County scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Newport scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Stockport County have failed to score in 3 consecutive games. Stockport County managed the first goal of the game in only two of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Newport were first on target in five of their last 10 outings. Stockport County have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Newport.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Stockport County, who scored an average of 1.3 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Newport, who scored 1.7 times on average in these matches.

Recommended tip: Stockport County vs Newport

To sum up, the upcoming match between Stockport County and Newport seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this League Two game.

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