Newport County face Barrow AFC in League Two on Saturday afternoon.
League Two
Our 3 Predictions For Newport County vs Barrow AFC
- 1st Prediction:Barrow AFC to win 11/10
- 2nd Prediction: Barrow AFC to win and both teams to score: yes 17/5
- 3rd Prediction: Over 2.5 goals 9/10
1st Prediction For Newport County vs Barrow AFC:Barrow AFC to win 11/10
Newport County come into Saturday’s game in the worst form of any team in League Two having not won in their last six matches. Barrow AFC’s form is not much better, they have won only once since Christmas Day, but the key advantage that they have is their new manager, Andy Whing. Whing’s first game in charge of the Bluebirds saw him claim a three-nil win over playoff chasers Grimsby Town and, although his side lost fairly convincingly in their last game, it was against promotion contenders Doncaster Rovers, who have the second-best away record in the league. Barrow fans will be happy to hear that Solihull Moors, Whing’s former side, had the best record on their travels of any team in the National league last season. The fact that the 40-year-old knows how to set up a team to play away from home, combined with Newport’s poor form, should see Barrow emerge victorious on Saturday.
2nd Prediction For Newport County vs Barrow AFC: Barrow AFC to win and both teams to score: yes 17/5
Those looking for a more fruitful prediction should consider predicting Barrow AFC to win and both teams to score. Despite being in poor form results wise, Newport have been finding the back of the net with regularity. Nelson Jardim’s side have scored five times in their last four games and 34 times in their 26 league games overall. This gives them the 14th-best goals per match in League Two this season. Even though they do not create a high volume of opportunities, the Exiles have created 46 big chances this season, also the 14th-best of any League Two team. Furthermore, Barrow have only kept one clean sheet since Christmas Day, meaning that there should be opportunities to break through their defence.
3rd Prediction For Newport County vs Barrow AFC: Over 2.5 goals 9/10
Those who are looking for a prediction which is not directly related to one team might consider predicting over 2.5 goals. Both teams have been involved in high-scoring affairs recently which should mean that there will be an ample amount of goals on Saturday. Newport and Barrow fans have seen a total of 15 goals scored and conceded by their teams in their last five games, an average of three goals per game. Newport have also conceded the fourth-highest xG of any team in the fourth tier this season and, up against a Barrow team who are still adapting to Andy Whing’s system, there is the potential for a lot of chances to be created.
Best Odds For Newport County vs Barrow AFC
| Bookmaker | Newport County | Draw | Barrow AFC |
| 10Bet | 9/4 | 23/10 | 6/5 |
| Cosmobet | 43/20 | 43/20 | 23/20 |
| Myriadplay | 53/25 | 9/4 | 11/10 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Newport County come into the game in poor form and pressure will be ramping up on Nelson Jardim heading into Saturday’s game. The Exiles are winless in their last six games and currently find themselves in 21st place in League Two, but they have a six-point gap to the relegation zone. Nevertheless, Jardim will be looking for his side to pick up a win against an unpredictable opponent so that they can build some momentum and move themselves even further away from the relegation places.
Barrow AFC currently find themselves in 18th place, but fans and owners alike will hope that the appointment of Andy Whing as their new manager will see them climb up the table and potentially record a top-half finish. Saturday’s game is just Whing’s third game as a manager in the Football League and his first away game in the EFL. He will be happy to know that his side comfortably won the reverse fixture earlier in the season two-nil as Newport did not even have a shot on target. Whing would be delighted if he could replicate that result on Saturday.
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Where To Watch Newport County vs Barrow AFC
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in-person?
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- Location: Rodney Parade, Newport
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- Date: February 1st 2025
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- TV Channel: N/A due to 3pm blackout
Probable Lineups For Newport County vs Barrow AFC
What sort of side will each manager put out ahead of this clash?
Newport County Lineup
- Lineup: N. Townsend, C. Evans, M. Baker, J. Clarke, S. McLoughlin, T. Davies, K. Evans, J. Martin, K. Whitmore, B. Kamwa, D. Ajiboye
- Suspended/Injured: N/A
- Coach: Nelson Jardim
Barrow AFC Lineup:
- Lineup: P. Farman, L. Duru, T. Vassell, N. Canavan, K. Cameron, B. Jackson, M.J. Williams, R. Gotts, K. Spence, T. Smith, E. Acquah
- Suspended/injured: N/A
- Coach: Andy Whing
