Our Newport County vs Colchester Prediction: 1-2
Newport County vs Colchester in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 7, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Newport County vs Colchester prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
If you're looking for more top picks, check out our must-win fixtures for today to see which teams have the highest chance of securing victory!
Recent Form Insights
Newport County's Last Match – Newport County vs Tranmere
Determined to maintain their recent success, Newport County must win following their 3-1 England League 2 victory against Tranmere on March 3. In that match, Newport County controlled 59% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newport County | 59% | 0 (5) | 1.82 | 30 |
 Tranmere | 41% | 0 (1) | 0.54 | 3 |
Colchester's Last Match – Chesterfield vs Colchester
Colchester will be looking to bounce back after a 0-3 England League 2 defeat against Chesterfield on March 3. In that match, Colchester recorded 48% possession, firing 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chesterfield | 52% | 0 (4) | 2.08 | 33 |
 Colchester | 48% | 0 (0) | 0.26 | 24 |
Newport County vs Colchester Stats
Key Stats
| Newport County | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.87 | Attacking Strength | 1.01 |
| 1.34 | Defence Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newport County are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Colchester average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Newport County 9-15
Colchester 10-10
What are the odds for this match?
Newport County to win: @4.2
Draw: @3.5
Colchester to win: @1.8
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.875
Lineups
Newport County: Gerard Garner, Jordan Wright, Matt Smith, Bobby Kamwa, Tom Davies, Ryan Delaney, Courtney Baker-Richardson, Michael Spellman, Sven Sprangler, Cameron Evans, Matthew Baker
Colchester: Kyreece Lisbie, Finley Frank Barbrook, Micah Mbick, Matt Macey, Harry Anderson, Frankie Terry, Teddy Bishop, Tom Flanagan, Kane Vincent-Young, Jack Tucker, Samson Tovide
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