Barrow and Newport County face each other on Saturday 05.02.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a EFL League Two 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Barrow's home ground, the Furness Building Society Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between The Bluebirds and The Exiles, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Barrow vs Newport County
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Barrow preview
Barrow heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League Two: in 45 matches, The Bluebirds secured 9 victories, 9 draws, and 27 losses, maintaining an average of 0.8 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Bluebirds's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 11 victories so far.
Barrow has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 51 goals, of which 44 were scored in the EFL League Two, resulting in an average of 0.98 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Isaac Fletcher, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Tom Barkhuizen has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Barrow has conceded 76 goals in the EFL League Two (an average of 1.69 per game) and 86 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.69 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Newport County preview
Newport County comes into the game with 45 matches played so far in the EFL League Two. They have secured 11 victories, 7 draws, and 27 losses, maintaining an average of 0.89 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 9 draws, and 31 losses.
The Exiles's attack has been highly effective, scoring 52 goals during this period. Of that total, 46 were netted in the EFL League Two, with an average of 1.02 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.
The Ironsides's offensive system is led by Courtney Baker-Richardson, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Kai Whitmore. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 76 goals with an average of 1.69 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 87 goals in 52 matches, averaging 1.67 per match.
Head to head: Barrow vs Newport County
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Barrow
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W L L |
0.6 |
| Home | L W L W D |
1.4 |
| Away | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 23% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2.23 | 3.09 |
| Scored | 0.98 | 0.77 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.69 | 1.45 | 1.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 41% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 18% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 50% | 26% |
| 1st to Score | 24% | 18% | 30% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.19 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
1.62 | 1.41 | 1.82 |
Newport County
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W L L |
1.2 |
| Home | W W L W L |
1.8 |
| Away | L L L W D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 26% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.71 | 2.65 | 2.77 |
| Scored | 1.02 | 1.04 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.69 | 1.61 | 1.77 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 52% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 17% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 39% | 36% |
| 1st to Score | 24% | 43% | 27% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.33 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.38 | 1.78 |
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