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Walsall vs Newport prediction, betting odds & free tips 18/02/2023

*These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.

The battle between two struggling mid-table outfits – Walsall and Newport – will be the one of the highlights of this League Two weekend. This Walsall vs Newport prediction will have a closer look at the match to provide the top betting tips.

Walsall vs Newport – Free Betting Tips, Odds, & Predictions

Walsall head into the fixture after yet another poor performance, as they had to settle for a goalless draw with Colchester. Newport County were held to a 2-2 draw by Stevenage in their own match. Let us take a look at the best Walsall vs Newport prediction choices.

Win for Walsall

Walsall have not been able to register a victory since the FA Cup success over Stockport in early January. It is now six matches without a victory for Walsall and the performances from the team have not been great either. Newport head into the fixture with just one win in the last four away games, but they have also been at the losing end on only one of the last five trips. This Walsall vs Newport prediction would keep up with a win for the home team.

Total goals over 2.5

Newport have made it difficult for the opposition to get a comfortable victory in recent weeks. Walsall are likely to face more such problems given their lack of impact on the final third. The occurrence of over 2.5 goals has been on two occasions in the last three. The Walsall vs Newport prediction for this match will be over 2.5 goals.

Both teams to score – yes

Carlisle United are the only team to have stopped Newport from scoring in the recent five matches. Walsall have every reason to be fearful of this run. The best Walsall vs Newport odds are favourable for those who are looking to back goals at both ends.

Team News, Analysis, and Preview of Walsall vs Newport Match

Walsall

Walsall have not managed a victory in six consecutive matches. Such results have pushed the team down to the bottom of the table. For the upcoming Walsall-Newport fixture, there is a lot of pressure on manager Michael Flynn as he prepares to take on his former team. There may be significant changes to the Walsall-Newport line-up with Conor Wilkinson            , Joss Labadie, Jack Earing, and Liam Kinsella unavailable because of injuries.

Newport

Newport have a couple of players who are going up against their former employers. After just one defeat in away matches over the last five, Newport should be fairly confident about doing well in this match. There are no injury concerns for Newport ahead of this game.

Everything about Odds, Stats, and H2H Numbers for Walsall vs Newport

These are some of the best stats for the match along with the right tools to make you choose the best odds.

Highest odds accross 6 bookmakers

Walsall

bet365 1

Draw

bet365 1

Newport County

betfair 1
Bookmakers comparison
Bookmaker
Walsall Walsall
Draw
Newport County Newport
betfair 1
bet365 1
ladbrokes 1
10bet
bwin
williamhill

Head to Head

06/08/22

England League 2 England

Newport County

Walsall

0

1

01/01/22

England League 2 England

Walsall

Newport County

3

3

18/09/21

England League 2 England

Newport County

Walsall

2

1

24/02/21

England League 2 England

Walsall

Newport County

0

1

24/11/20

England League 2 England

Newport County

Walsall

1

1

Last Five - Walsall26

04/02/23

England League 2 England

57

Northampton

26

Walsall

0

0

D

31/01/23

England League 2 England

37998

Salford City

26

Walsall

1

0

L

28/01/23

England FA Cup FA Cup

31

Leicester

26

Walsall

1

0

L

14/01/23

England League 2 England

51

Tranmere

26

Walsall

1

1

D

08/01/23

England FA Cup FA Cup

10 2

Stockport

26

Walsall

1

2

W

Last Five - Newport County79

04/02/23

England League 2 England

53

Swindon

79

Newport County

1

2

W

14/01/23

England League 2 England

78

Carlisle

79

Newport County

2

0

L

07/01/23

England League 2 England

103

Rochdale

79

Newport County

1

1

D

02/01/23

England League 2 England

4875

Crawley Town

79

Newport County

2

2

D

30/12/22

England League 2 England

83

Leyton Orient

79

Newport County

0

0

D

FAQs on Walsall vs Newport game

Walsall vs Newport prediction

Where is the match going to take place? Poundland Bescot Stadium

When will this match start? February 18, 2023 at 15:00 GMT

Who is the favourite team to win the game? Walsall

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