Newport County vs Swindon Town Prediction

This Friday’s League Two clash sees Swindon Town make the trip to face Newport County at Rodney Parade. This is a crucial match for both sides as they will want to keep as far away from the relegation zone as possible.

Key Stats

• Newport County have scored 11 goals in their last 5 games whereas Swindon Town have scored 6 goals in their last 5 games
• Newport County have a losing streak of 4 games
• Newport County haven’t managed to keep a clean sheet in their last 5 matches

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Newport County are in terrible form heading into this game, losing their last four consecutive games. Swindon Town on the other hand picked up a win in their most recent match, one of two from their last five. They have had varied results across their last five but they have had a better outing then home side Newport. This Friday is a vital game for both sides so it really could go either way.

Newport County Preview

Formation: 4-3-3

Predicted Line-Up: Jacob Carney; Shane McLoughlin, Ciaran Brennan, Matthew Baker, Cameron Evans; Kai Whitmore, Kieron Evans, Cameron Antwi; David Ajiboye, Oliver Greaves, Bobby Kamwa

Newport County have had a very poor first half of the season, finding themselves just three places away from the bottom two teams, set for relegation. After 24 games they sit in 20th place with seven wins, 12 losses and five draws. Those matches have left them with 26 points, just two points behind their opposition in Swindon Town. Stepping up this season for The Ironsides has been Bobby Kamwa. The 24 year old winger is relishing in his first season at Newport, finding himself responsible for seven goals, split into five goals and two assists which makes him the top goal contributor for the club. Having lost their last four games on the bounce, Kamwa needs to be in top form this Friday is his club wants any chance of gaining three points.

Swindon Town Preview

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Predicted Line-Up: Jack Bycroft; Ryan Delaney, Will Wright, Ollie Clarke; George Cox, Nnamdi Ofoborh, Gavin Kilkenny, Tunmise Sobowale; Tom Nichols; Harry Smith, Aaron Drinan

Swindon Town are having a rough start to the season, finding themselves in a fight for dangerously close to the relegation zone. After 27 games they sit in 19th place with six wins, 11 losses and 10 draws. Those matches have left them with 28 points, sharing that tally with 18th placed Barrow but goal difference the reason as to why they are lower down in the standings. A win with results across the League Two table going their way and Swindon could climb as high as 14th come the full time whistle. In the goals for The Robins has been striker Harry Smith. He has put his name upon the scoresheet 10 times, alongside one assist in the 20 games he’s featured in. With Swindon showing hit and miss form, the services of Smith will be called upon again as he is their best shot at trying to grab all three points this Friday.

Head To Head Stats: Newport County vs Swindon Town

The last five faceoffs have been split in the favour of Swindon Town, winning three out of those five and the other two results heading the way of Newport County. This Friday seems like it could either team but it should be a decent affair for both teams to grab themselves goals.

14th September 2024 – Swindon Town 4-0 Newport County – League Two

3rd February 2024 – Newport County 2-1 Swindon Town – League Two

14th October 2023 – Swindon Town 2-0 Newport County – League Two

4th February 2023 – Newport County 2-1 Swindon Town – League Two

4th October 2022 – Swindon Town 1-0 Newport County – League Two

Betting Tips For Newport County vs Swindon Town

Newport County have lost four games on the trot and over their last five games have conceded a whopping 15 goals. Their opponents Swindon Town haven’t been much better at keeping the ball out of their net as they have managed to concede 41 goals this season, the second worst tally in League Two, only below Newport County and Accrington Stanley with 43 goals.

For that reason, our betting experts have gone with Both Teams To Score as our best value tip for this game.

Odds of 5/8 mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £16.25 in this match.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Newport County vs Swindon Town

Newport County 1-2 Swindon Town