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Rotherham v Newport County: 20 October 2026 · 19:45 at Aesseal New York Stadium (Rotherham), with J. Callum refereeing. We see little between the teams. Scroll down for the tip, the chances of each outcome, absences and our breakdown of the game.
Rotherham vs Newport County: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Rotherham are 22nd in the table, on 12 points after 14 matches (2W 6D 6L), and Newport County are 14th, on 18 points (4W 6D 4L).
What to expect
We see an evenly matched game, with a 1–1 score estimate, roughly 2 goals in all, and 1–1 (12.3%) the most probable single result. Not much should separate the teams.
What stands out is that the table favours the Newport County, whereas the betting market leans slightly towards the home side. When the indicators disagree like this, the match is difficult to read, and a more careful bet is the sensible choice.
In the goals market we pick Both teams to score (odds 1.75), and we rate it at 54%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 54% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 49% chance.
Prediction summary
- Expected: roughly 2 goals; over 2.5 goals: 49%.
- Out: Rotherham 0, Newport County 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 54%, best price 1.75). With roughly 2 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Rotherham: no absences. Absent for Newport County: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Rotherham vs Newport County: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 2.30 | 3.49 | 3.25 |
| Market average | 2.23 | 3.32 | 3.09 |
| Lowest odds | 2.16 | 3.05 | 2.93 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.31 | 1.28 | 72.8% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.97 | 1.92 | 49.0% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 1.88 | 1.84 | 51.0% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.40 | 3.27 | 28.3% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.75 | 1.71 | 54.2% |
| BTTS – no | 2.15 | 2.03 | 45.8% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 20/10/26, 18:00. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 7.5%.
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?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Rotherham vs Newport County: team news and absences
Rotherham
- No reported absences
Newport County
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 14 | 10-1-3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 13 | 7-5-1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 |  Walsall | 13 | 5-7-1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 14 | 5-7-2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 |  Cheltenham | 14 | 6-3-5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 |  York | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 14 | 5-5-4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 14 | 4-7-3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 |  Chesterfield | 14 | 5-4-5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 |  Tranmere | 14 | 4-7-3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 |  Exeter City | 14 | 5-4-5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 |  Swindon Town | 14 | 5-4-5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 | Newport County | 14 | 4-6-4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Shrewsbury | 14 | 5-3-6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5-1-8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 |  Oldham | 14 | 4-3-7 | 15:19 | 15 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 12 | 4-3-5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 20 |  Rochdale | 14 | 4-3-7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 21 |  Northampton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 9:10 | 14 |
| 22 | Rotherham | 14 | 2-6-6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 23 |  Colchester | 13 | 2-6-5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:21 | 9 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for Rotherham vs Newport County?
Newport County +0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.96); Both teams to score (1.75).
Who will win Rotherham vs Newport County?
We estimate: Rotherham win 42%, draw 28%, Newport County win 30%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 20 October 2026, kick-off: 19:45, venue: Aesseal New York Stadium, Rotherham. Referee: J. Callum.
Who will be missing?
Rotherham: no absences. Newport County: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 49% (odds 1.97); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 51% (odds 1.88).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 54% (odds 1.75).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (12.3%), then 1–0 (10.2%) and 2–1 (8.9%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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