Shrewsbury vs Newport County – League Two Preview & Betting Tips

A bit of a basement‑battle this one as Shrewsbury Town host Newport County in League Two, both sides desperate to stop sliding. With only two points separating them, the stakes are simple: which team digs themselves out of trouble first?

Use of Statistics & Team Form

Shrewsbury are narrowly above Newport in the table with just a two‑point buffer. Newport have managed only three wins from fifteen games this campaign, while Shrewsbury’s record stands at three wins, four draws and eight losses.
Newport’s last outing was especially troubling – they dominated possession (69.1%) yet still conceded four goals at home to Walsall F.C..
Shrewsbury on the other hand have found some purpose in attack, scoring in their last four league games and hitting at least twice in two of them.
Defensively though, the visitors are alarming: they’ve failed to keep a clean sheet in 16 of their last 20 league matches and boast the worst defensive record in the division after conceding 27 in 15 games.

Expert Tipsters

Tipsters are leaning Shrewsbury to take this – given Newport’s defensive chaos and the hosts’ slightly better recent attacking output. The clean‑sheet angle for Shrewsbury is cited as a key among betting picks.

Head‑to‑Head

Historically this one’s been pretty even, but records do favour Shrewsbury a little. The last four meetings since 2011 show Shrewsbury with two wins, Newport with one, and one draw. 
There haven’t been loads of direct recent clashes, so each side gets a bit of a fresh look.

Wide Betting Market Coverage

• Match result: Shrewsbury to win is the obvious lean.

• Goals markets: With Newport leaking goals and Shrewsbury scoring recently, a “Shrewsbury win & under 3.5 goals” might appeal.

• Both teams to score? Probably less likely given Newport’s defensive frailties.

• Correct score: Something like 1‑0 to Shrewsbury is on the cards (see prediction below).

No Fixed Matches

As always, there’s no fixed match here. These are two struggling teams each with plenty to prove — so the unpredictability is part of the appeal.

Team News

As full line‑ups and injury details settle, the focus will be on whether Shrewsbury can rely on their recent goal‑scoring run and whether Newport can shore up at the back (which they haven’t done much of this season). Expect the hosts to set up slightly more cautiously knowing their defensive record is worse than ideal.

Prediction

I’m backing Shrewsbury to take this one at home. My guess: 1‑0 to Shrewsbury. It fits the data: Newport haven’t been keeping clean sheets, and while Shrewsbury aren’t great either, their recent scoring form gives them the edge. Four of Newport’s last five league matches have ended with at least one side failing to score — and they’ve lost by single goals five times this season.

Players to Watch

• For Shrewsbury: keep an eye on their forward line which has been finding the net more often.

• For Newport: despite the defence leaking, they still have attacking players who can hurt you — but they’ll need to work hard for it this weekend.

Betting Tips

• Main bet: Shrewsbury win.

• Alternative: Shrewsbury win & under 3.5 goals.

• Value pick: Correct score 1‑0 (since games involving Newport lately have tended to be low scoring when they lose).

• Riskier option: Both teams not to score (BTTS – No), given Newport’s struggle at the back and Shrewsbury’s improved scoring.

Wrap Up

In short: this one looks like a chance for Shrewsbury to take advantage of Newport’s defensive mess. At home, they should have enough to edge it. Newport must improve at the back — if they don’t, this could be another painful afternoon for them.
For more on stadium info check out the venue here: Stadium Details – The Croud Meadow and for extra reading on betting angles you might like this post on our site: Related Match Preview & Betting Insight – 100 Percent Sure Wins.

Let’s hope for a cracking game — but for now I’m siding with Shrewsbury to get the job done.