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Newport County vs Walsall Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 07-11-2026
Nov 715:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Newport County 0-1 Walsall
Newport CountyDrawWalsall
Over 2.5 goalsNo (36%)
Both teams to scoreNo (42%)
The FA Cup 1/128-finals brings an intriguing League Two clash to Rodney Parade as Newport County host Walsall on 7 November. Both sides arrive from the same division, but their recent trajectories tell different stories. Walsall have shown sharper teeth in front of goal, while Newport's defensive vulnerabilities could prove costly in a knockout tie where one slip often decides it.
Team form
Newport County
Newport have struggled to build momentum, taking just one win from their last five League Two outings. They drew 0-0 away at Accrington and 1-1 at home to Fleetwood, but losses to Northampton and Salford sandwiched a 2-2 home draw with Tranmere. Across those five games, they scored 4 and conceded 6 — a concerning ratio that suggests their defence is leaking chances. In their most recent outing on 19 September, they managed only 42% possession and 4 shots on goal, with an xG of 1.09 and 60% pass accuracy. Under Hayden Mullins' 3-4-2-1 shape, they've been compact but toothless.
Walsall
Walsall have been more convincing. They won 2-0 at home to Port Vale on 19 September — their most recent fixture — and have taken 7 goals from their last five games while conceding just 4. That 1.4 goals-per-game average is notably sharper than Newport's 0.8. Lee Grant's 4-2-3-1 setup generated 1.95 xG in that Port Vale win, with 5 shots on goal, and they've shown the ability to control possession; they held 64% against Port Vale. Two wins in five (against Port Vale and Accrington) suggest they're finding their rhythm.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record favours Newport. They won 3-0 away at Walsall in February 2024 and triumphed 1-0 away in February 2021. Walsall have not beaten Newport in their last five meetings, though they've drawn three times. That historical edge is a comfort for the hosts, but recent form cuts the other way — Walsall's current sharpness outweighs what happened two years ago.
Key factors
Walsall's possession control and goal-scoring efficiency are the standout metrics. J. Connolly (rated 8.2) anchors their defence and scored in the Port Vale game; E. Ahui (7.7) provided an assist. Newport's J. Wright (7.6) will need to be alert in goal. The hosts' 3-4-2-1 is defensively rigid but offers little attacking thrust — they managed just 1.09 xG last time out. Walsall's midfield, led by I. Moore (7.3) and S. Sprangler (7.0), should dominate the ball. In a cup tie, possession and efficiency often decide tight contests.
Prediction
Walsall's superior recent form, better goal-scoring record, and possession dominance give them a clear edge. Newport's leaky defence — 1.2 goals conceded per game over five outings — looks vulnerable to Walsall's more clinical approach. The visitors' 1.95 xG output against Port Vale dwarfs Newport's 1.09, and that gap reflects a genuine quality difference. While Newport's head-to-head record offers some reassurance, it cannot override the current form disparity. Walsall should edge this.
This is a tight affair with a slight edge to Walsall. The visitors' sharper finishing and control of possession should prove decisive in a low-scoring cup tie. Expect a fairly open game with chances at both ends, but Walsall's efficiency should tell in the end.
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