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League Two · Matchweek 12 · 20 October 2026 · 19:45

Rotherham vs Newport County: tip, odds and prediction – 20 October 2026, League Two

1Rotherham2.30
XDraw3.49
2Newport County3.25

Best available odds · Updated 20/10/26, 18:00

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Played: final score 2–2. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.

Rotherham v Newport County is on 20 October 2026 · 19:45 at Aesseal New York Stadium (Rotherham); J. Callum takes charge. We think it is an even game. Below are the tip, the probability of each result, the absences and a look at the match.

Rotherham vs Newport County: tip and prediction
Result (even match)
Rotherham or draw (1X)
1.40
Goals
Both teams to score
1.75
70%chance of the result
54%chance for the goals tip
1–1likely score
≈ 2 goalstotal in the match

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Rotherham vs Newport County: the odds compared

Match result1X2
Best available odds2.303.493.25
Market average2.233.323.09
Lowest odds2.163.052.93
GoalsBestAverageChance
Over 1.5 goals1.311.2872.8%
Over 2.5 goals1.971.9249.0%
Under 2.5 goals1.881.8451.0%
Over 3.5 goals3.403.2728.3%
BTTS – yes1.751.7154.2%
BTTS – no2.152.0345.8%

Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 20/10/26, 18:00. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 7.5%.

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Match at a glance

  • Likely result: Rotherham 1–1 Newport County, roughly 2 goals in total.
  • Table: Rotherham 22nd (12 points), Newport County 14th (18 points).
  • Absences: Rotherham 0, Newport County 0.

Who will win Rotherham vs Newport County?

Rotherham42%
Draw28%
Newport County30%

We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.

Rotherham vs Newport County: more markets and betting tips

Over 1.5 goals72.8% · fair odds 1.37 · best 1.31
Likely
Under 3.5 goals71.7% · fair odds 1.40 · best 1.33
Likely
Rotherham or draw (1X)69.8% · fair odds 1.43 · best 1.40
Likely
Both sides to score: yes54.2% · fair odds 1.84 · best 1.75
Possible
Under 2.5 goals51.0% · fair odds 1.96 · best 1.88
Possible
Over 2.5 goals49.0% · fair odds 2.04 · best 1.97
Outsider
Both sides to score: no45.8% · fair odds 2.18 · best 2.15
Outsider
Rotherham to win41.8% · fair odds 2.39 · best 2.30
Outsider
Newport County to win30.2% · fair odds 3.32 · best 3.25
Outsider
Over 3.5 goals28.3% · fair odds 3.53 · best 3.40
Outsider
Draw28.1% · fair odds 3.56 · best 3.49
Outsider

Fair odds = 1 / probability. If the top available odds are bigger than the fair odds, there is value in the price. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider less than 50%.

Corners and cards

Cornersline 9.5 corners
Over 1.84 · Under 1.90
probability of over 50.7%

Most likely correct scores

1 : 112.3%
1 : 010.2%
2 : 18.9%
0 : 18.5%
2 : 07.4%
1 : 27.4%

Rotherham vs Newport County: who is missing

Rotherham

  • No reported absences

Newport County

  • No reported absences

This list may be updated before kick-off.

Rotherham vs Newport County: table positions and form

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Salford City1410-1-325:1531
2Barnet137-5-128:1826
3Walsall135-7-121:1222
4Crewe145-7-217:1722
5Cheltenham146-3-523:2521
6Grimsby145-5-424:1820
7York145-5-424:2120
8Gillingham145-5-420:1920
9Accrington ST144-7-323:1719
10Chesterfield145-4-524:2119
11Tranmere144-7-319:1719
12Exeter City145-4-511:919
13Swindon Town145-4-515:1719
14Newport County144-6-420:1718
15Shrewsbury145-3-617:2218
16Fleetwood Town144-5-518:1817
17Bristol Rovers145-1-817:2316
18Port Vale124-3-510:1415
19Rochdale144-3-717:2615
20Northampton123-5-49:914
21Oldham133-3-714:1912
22Rotherham142-6-618:2512
23Colchester132-6-512:1912
24Crawley Town122-3-713:219

Recent matches

Rotherham

31 OctLSwindon Town 2–1 Rotherham
24 OctDRotherham 3–3 Shrewsbury
20 OctDRotherham 2–2 Newport County
17 OctLFleetwood Town 2–0 Rotherham
10 OctLRotherham 1–4 Gillingham

Newport County

30 OctWNewport County 4–1 Chesterfield
24 OctLCheltenham 1–0 Newport County
20 OctDRotherham 2–2 Newport County
17 OctDNewport County 1–1 York
10 OctWNewport County 1–0 Colchester

Home and away

Rotherham at home7 matches: 1W 5D 1L, goals 13–15
Newport County away7 matches: 0W 3D 4L, goals 6–11

Rotherham vs Newport County: match preview and analysis

How we arrived at this tip

  1. Table. In the table, Rotherham are 22nd with 12 points after 14 matches (2W 6D 6L), whereas Newport County are 14th with 18 points (4W 6D 4L).

What to expect

We think the teams are evenly matched. Our projected score is 1–1, about 2 goals combined, and 1–1 (12.3%) is the single most probable outcome. We think the teams are evenly matched.

Here is a twist: the table suggests the Newport County are stronger, but the betting market gives the home side a slightly better chance. With the signs pulling in different directions the match is tough to call, and a more cautious bet is sensible.

Our tip for goals is Both teams to score (odds 1.75), and our probability for it is 54%. We estimate both teams scoring at 54% and over 2.5 goals at 49%.

Prediction: key points

  1. We are expecting about 2 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 49%.
  2. Absent: Rotherham 0, Newport County 0.

Alternative tip: Both sides to score: yes

Alternative pick: Both sides to score: yes (probability 54%, best available odds 1.75). Our projection of about 2 goals is in line with it.

Absences

Rotherham are missing: no absences. Newport County are without: no absences. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.

Returns calculator

Potential return0 €
Net profit0 €
Implied probability0%
Market margin7.5%

Rotherham vs Newport County: questions and answers

What is the best tip for Rotherham vs Newport County?

Our result tip is Rotherham or draw (1X) (odds 1.40), and our goals tip is Both teams to score (odds 1.75). The safer pick is Rotherham or draw (1X).

Who will win Rotherham vs Newport County?

Our probabilities: Rotherham to win 42%, a draw 28%, Newport County to win 30%.

What time and where is kick-off?

20 October 2026, kick-off at 19:45, at Aesseal New York Stadium, Rotherham. Referee: J. Callum.

Who will be missing?

Rotherham: no absences. Newport County: no absences. This list may be updated before kick-off.

Will there be three or more goals?

Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 49% (odds 1.97); under 2.5 goals is at 51% (odds 1.88).

Will both teams score?

We think both teams will score with a 54% probability (odds 1.75).

What is the likeliest correct score?

Our likeliest score is 1–1 (12.3%); after that come 1–0 (10.2%) and 2–1 (8.9%).

How do you work out your predictions?

Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.

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