Newport County FC
- Newport County FC have a poor home record in League Two, winning only 2 of their 14 home games this season (D3, L9).
- Courtney Baker-Richardson is leading the scoring charts for Newport County FC with just 4 fourth-tier goals in 20 games.
- Newport County FC have looked for a settled identity for much of the campaign, with a string of different managers making it difficult for the players to adapt to a consistent tactical approach.
Grimsby Town
- With 44 points from 28 games, Grimsby Town have occupied 9th spot in League Two for some time.
- Since November 2023, David Artell has been building an impressive team who play a progressive, possession-based game for a fourth-tier side, pressing high up the pitch and trying to control games through midfield dominance and full-backs overlapping.
- With Jaze Kabia offering a clinical finishing touch to their play, scoring 9 goals in 28 fourth-tier games and 3 of their last 6, Artell’s men have surged up the table.
- Grimsby Town are on a 5-game unbeaten run of 3 wins and 2 draws, most recently beating Colchester United 1-0 away.
Head-to-Head
Newport have failed to win either of their last 2 home games against Grimsby Town.
Key Players
- Jaze Kabia
- 9 goals in 28 fourth-tier games.
- 3 of his last 6 goals have come recently.
- Courtney Baker-Richardson
- 4 goals in 20 fourth-tier games for Newport.
- Michael Spellman
- Has stepped up recently, netting 2 of their last 5 goals.
Betting Insights
- The Mariners are the clear favorite for this clash at 1.81, while Newport are 4.33 outsiders and the draw is 3.5.
- Grimsby Town’s away form has been red-hot in recent weeks, winning their last 2 away games and not losing either of their last 2 on the road.
- With both teams to score at 1.8 and the visitors’ excellent away firepower, the over 2.5 goals market at 1.95 seems great value here.
Prediction
- We feel Grimsby Town are likely to win this clash.
- Suggested market: Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals as value.
