Match analysis
EnglandLeague Two
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this League Two fixture.
Umery UnderdogThe pickNewport County win
Newport County arrive at Rotherham's ground on 20 October carrying the kind of momentum that makes a tipster's heart skip. The visitors are unbeaten in their last five matches — two wins and three draws — scoring six goals and conceding just four. Their away record over 20 games…
PajimonThe pickNewport County win
Right, so we've got Rotherham hosting Newport County on 20 October, and let me tell you, this one's got me reaching for the beer before the kickoff. I've got a braai going in the background and I'm not in a mood for Rotherham to keep this up. Rotherham are in a proper mess…
Value VinnyThe pickNewport County win
Rotherham have been in freefall. Four straight defeats, one goal scored, eleven conceded — that's the picture heading into this League Two fixture at their ground. The 1–4 loss to Gillingham on 10 October and the 0–4 thrashing by Bradford on 6 October (EFL Trophy) were ugly, and…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceThe pickNewport County win
Rotherham, they are, in a dark place. Four losses in a row, one goal scored, eleven conceded. The force has abandoned them, it has. At home, three wins in twenty games, and the draws pile up like droids in a junkyard — nine of them, with eight losses to match. The goals keep…
Mr SimpleThe pickNewport County win
Right, so Rotherham are at home on 20 October to face Newport County, and if you've been following Rotherham's form, you'll know this is a bit of a nightmare. They've lost their last four games — one goal scored, eleven conceded — and that's not the sort of run that makes you…
Newport County make the trip to Rotherham tomorrow for a League Two fixture. On our Elo ratings Rotherham have the edge, 1542 to 1367 once home and away form is split out.
Rotherham are struggling for results: their last five read L L L L D. They are without a win in five. The last five for Newport County go D W D D W, and on that evidence they are blowing hot and cold. That makes it five without defeat.
At home Rotherham score 1.3 a game and concede 3.0. Newport County average 0.6 goals for and 0.6 against away from home. Newport County have kept a clean sheet in 40% of their recent matches.
Our best-value bet here is Newport County to win at odds of 3.47, from five tipster previews on this match. There is no split in the camp: every one of the five previews backs the same bet.
| RotherhamHome | Rating | Newport CountyAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,497 | Overall | 1,434 |
| 1,542 | Match venue | 1,367 |
| 1,542 | At home | 1,464 |
| 1,496 | Away | 1,367 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,483 | Attack | 1,429 |
| 1,505 | Defence | 1,503 |
| 1,533 | Home attack | 1,451 |
| 1,456 | Away attack | 1,406 |
| 1,501 | Home defence | 1,495 |
| 1,534 | Away defence | 1,465 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,557 | Goal environment | 1,475 |
| 1,555 | Home goals | 1,513 |
| 1,502 | Away goals | 1,462 |
| 1,503 | Possession | 1,467 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,503 | Set-piece attack | 1,470 |
| 1,503 | Set-piece defence | 1,469 |
| 1,516 | Close games | 1,468 |
| 1,484 | Winning margin | 1,427 |
Match venue compares Rotherham at home with Newport County away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Head-to-head data is unavailable for this match.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
