Newport County and Shrewsbury Town face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL League Two season. The game takes place at Rodney Parade on Saturday, 28/03/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for The Exiles vs The Shrews, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Newport County comes into the match having played 39 games in the EFL League Two so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 7 draws, and 24 losses, with an average of 0.79 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 9 draws, and 28 losses.
Newport County's attack has scored 45 goals during this period. Out of this total, 39 goals were scored in the EFL League Two, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.98.
The offence system of Newport County is led by Courtney Baker-Richardson as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Kai Whitmore, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 67 goals with an average of 1.72 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 78 goals conceded in 46 matches, resulting in an average of 1.7.
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On the other hand, Shrewsbury Town comes into the match having played 39 games in the EFL League Two so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 8 draws, and 20 losses, with an average of 1.05 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 8 draws, and 24 losses.
Shrewsbury Town's attack has scored 49 goals during this period. Out of this total, 37 goals were scored in the EFL League Two, averaging 0.95 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.07.
The offence system of Shrewsbury Town is led by George Lloyd as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Sam Clucas, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 63 goals with an average of 1.62 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 80 goals conceded in 46 matches, resulting in an average of 1.74.
Head to head: Newport County vs Shrewsbury Town
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Newport County
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W L W |
1.2 |
| Home | L L W L D |
0.8 |
| Away | L W D W L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 16% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.72 | 2.63 | 2.8 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.95 | 1.05 |
| Conceded | 1.72 | 1.68 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 54% | 53% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 16% | 15% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 42% | 35% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 37% | 30% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.26 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
1.63 | 1.43 | 1.81 |
Shrewsbury Town
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L W L |
0.6 |
| Home | L L L W W |
1.2 |
| Away | L W W W L |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 35% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.56 | 2.15 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.95 | 0.9 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.62 | 1.25 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 35% | 58% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 40% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 40% | 37% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 40% | 11% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.35 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.34 | 1.56 |
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