Salford vs Newport

Prediction and result

Before kickoff, the model made Newport favourites at 49% (Salford 31%, draw 20%). That rests on expected goals of 1.88 to 1.44. Salford lead the head-to-head 7-2, which keeps it from being more one-sided. It put over 2.5 goals at 63% and both teams scoring at 65%. Salford won 2-1, against the model's 49% for Newport.

Key facts before the match

• Salford have lost 3 matches in a row.
• They last met on 17 Feb 2026, when Newport won 3-1.