Newport County vs Shrewsbury Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Newport County vs Shrewsbury Prediction: 2-1

Newport County vs Shrewsbury in the England League 2 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 28, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.

This Newport County vs Shrewsbury 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.

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Recent Form Insights

Newport County's Last Match – Newport County vs Colchester

Newport County will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 England League 2 defeat against Colchester on March 7. In that match, Newport County saw 47% of the ball and 4 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Newport County	47%	0 (4)	0.7	39
Colchester	53%	0 (6)	1.72	46

Shrewsbury's Last Match – Chesterfield vs Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury will want to continue their winning form after a 3-2 England League 2 victory over Chesterfield, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Shrewsbury recorded 25% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Chesterfield	75%	0 (8)	1.84	100
Shrewsbury	25%	0 (6)	1.53	35

Newport County vs Shrewsbury Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Newport County are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Shrewsbury average 1.4 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.