Newport County welcome Walsall to Rodney Parade on Saturday 7 November for a 3.00pm FA Cup first-round tie, with a home side unbeaten on their own patch meeting the in-form team in League Two.
Newport County sit 14th in League Two but have been excellent at home, while Walsall arrive third in the table and unbeaten on the road. We have worked through the Newport County vs Walsall odds for our best bets, two premium picks and a score prediction below.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson sees a tight, evenly-matched cup tie at Rodney Parade and has gone for Walsall’s top scorer and the stalemate with goals as the two picks.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Pressley to score anytime | 7/4 (bet365) | Aaron Pressley has scored nine of Walsall’s 21 League Two goals and has started their last three matches up front. Walsall have found the net in six of their seven away games, and Newport, for all their strength at Rodney Parade, have kept only two clean sheets in seven home matches. Pressley is the obvious outlet for the division’s third-placed side, and 7/4 with bet365 looks a solid price. |
| Draw and both teams to score | 10/3 (Sky Bet) | Both of these sides share the points regularly. Walsall have drawn seven of their 13 league games, five of them on the road, while Newport have drawn six of 14. Newport have scored in all seven of their home games at Rodney Parade and Walsall have netted in six of seven away from home, so goals at both ends look likely. A level tie after 90 minutes with both teams on the scoresheet is a fair bet at 10/3. |
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How Newport County go into the game
Newport County go into their FA Cup first-round tie sitting 14th in League Two on 18 points, with a record of four wins, six draws and four defeats from 14 games. Home form is the foundation of their season: they are unbeaten at Rodney Parade, winning four and drawing three of their seven, with 14 goals scored and only six conceded on their own patch.
Their most recent outing was a 4-1 home win over Chesterfield, a result that lifted the mood after a 1-0 defeat at Cheltenham Town and a 2-2 draw at Rotherham United on the road. Leading scorer Shaquille Gwengwe carries their main threat, but the contrast in their season is stark, with all of that home strength set against an away return of no wins in seven.
How Walsall go into the game
Walsall arrive as the form side, third in League Two on 22 points having lost just once in 13 games, a tally of five wins and seven draws underlining how hard they are to beat. The travelling record is especially strong: they are unbeaten on the road, winning two and drawing five of their seven away trips, conceding only six times away from home.
Their most recent game was a 3-1 win at Colchester United, which came after a rare off day, a 4-2 home defeat to Salford City. Before that they beat Oldham Athletic 3-0 at home, so Walsall travel to south Wales full of belief and with a defensive record that few in the division can match.
Newport County vs Walsall head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/03/26 | Walsall | 2-1 | Newport County |
| 08/11/25 | Newport County | 2-4 | Walsall |
| 21/04/25 | Newport County | 0-0 | Walsall |
| 29/12/24 | Walsall | 2-0 | Newport County |
| 10/02/24 | Walsall | 0-3 | Newport County |
Recent history makes uncomfortable reading for the hosts. Walsall have won three of the last five league meetings, including a 2-1 win at the Bescot Stadium last March and a 4-2 success at Rodney Parade in November 2025. Newport’s only win in that run was a 3-0 victory at Walsall in February 2024, so home advantage will need to count for plenty.
Newport County vs Walsall predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draw | 5/2 (10bet) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Walsall have drawn five of their seven away games in League Two. |
| Aaron Pressley to score anytime | 7/4 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Aaron Pressley has scored nine of Walsall’s 21 league goals. |
| Draw and both teams to score | 10/3 (Sky Bet) | ⭐⭐ | Walsall have drawn five of seven away, and Newport have scored in every home game. |
| Both teams to score – Yes | 7/10 (Betway) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Newport have scored 14 at Rodney Parade, and Walsall have netted in each of their last five outings. |
| Newport County 1-1 Walsall | 11/2 (Sky Bet) | ⭐⭐ | Newport have lost none of their seven games at Rodney Parade, and Walsall are unbeaten on the road. |
Newport County vs Walsall score prediction
Home form is a genuine strength for Newport County, with no defeats at Rodney Parade this season, but Walsall are a different proposition to most, unbeaten away and winners of three of the last five meetings. This has the look of a tight, cagey cup tie between two well-matched sides, and a tie this even could easily need extra time or penalties to settle. We will side with the stalemate. Score prediction: Newport County 1-1 Walsall.
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