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Newport vs Grimsby - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

England England

League Two Rodney Parade, Newport
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Match Events

10'
Dibley-Dias M.
36'
Sub
Shelton M. In: Reynolds R.
Out: Shelton M.
57' Event
Doidge C.
Assist: Norman C.

AI Match Summary

The League Two game between Newport and Grimsby finished 2-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Newport.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

85%
Newport
15%
Draws
0%
Grimsby
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Newport

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

85% / Very High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Grimsby come out ahead of Newport on wins alone.
  • 85% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 25.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.4%
Newport Clean Sheet 18%
Grimsby Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Newport Grimsby
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 11 12
Draws 6 9
Losses 12 8
Goals Scored 1.28 1.69
Goals Conceded 1.62 1.1
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 1.31
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 26, 2026 League Two
Newport vs Grimsby
2:1
Feb 7, 2026 League Two
Newport vs Grimsby
0:0
Aug 16, 2025 League Two
Grimsby vs Newport
2:1
Mar 22, 2025 League Two
Grimsby vs Newport
1:0
Nov 16, 2024 League Two
Newport vs Grimsby
0:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Newport Compare

Top Goalscorer Doidge C.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Gwengwe S.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63

Grimsby Compare

Avg xG / game 1.19
Avg xA / game 0.73

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Newport 31 / 100
Grimsby 30 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Newport Grimsby

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Newport Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Grimsby lost 5 of their last 5 games.

Newport scored in 72% of their last 29 games.

Grimsby's defensive record shows goals conceded in 66% of 29 matches.

Recent resilience: Newport stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Newport VS Grimsby
1 Goals Scored 1.63
1 Goals Conceded 1.5
63% Over 1.5 100%
38% Over 2.5 75%
13% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Newport

(Home)
10 Oct
Newport
1 : 0
Colchester
06 Oct
Newport
2 : 3
Plymouth
03 Oct
Gillingham
0 : 0
Newport
26 Sept
Newport
2 : 1
Grimsby
22 Sept
Swindon
0 : 2
Newport
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Grimsby

(Away)
10 Oct
Port Vale
1 : 0
Grimsby
06 Oct
Grimsby
0 : 1
Burton
03 Oct
Grimsby
1 : 2
Shrewsbury
26 Sept
Newport
2 : 1
Grimsby
22 Sept
Notts County
2 : 1
Grimsby
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Salford 10 6 1 3 15:10 19
2 Barnet 8 5 3 0 20:11 18
3 Crewe 10 4 6 0 12:7 18
4 Gillingham 10 4 4 2 15:10 16
5 York City 9 4 3 2 17:11 15
6 Walsall 9 3 6 0 12:6 15
7 Chesterfield 10 4 3 3 17:14 15
8 Cheltenham 10 4 3 3 16:16 15
9 Bristol Rovers 10 5 0 5 15:17 15
10 Rochdale 10 4 2 4 11:12 14
11 Grimsby 10 3 4 3 13:11 13
12 Newport 10 3 4 3 13:12 13
13 Tranmere 10 2 6 2 13:13 12
14 Exeter 10 3 3 4 6:6 12
15 Accrington 10 2 5 3 13:14 11
16 Fleetwood Town 10 2 5 3 10:11 11
17 Swindon 10 3 2 5 9:14 11
18 Shrewsbury 10 3 2 5 9:15 11
19 Colchester 9 2 4 3 10:13 10
20 Rotherham 10 2 4 4 12:16 10
21 Oldham 9 2 2 5 9:13 8
22 Port Vale 8 2 2 4 4:9 8
23 Northampton 8 1 4 3 4:7 7
24 Crawley Town 8 1 2 5 8:15 5
Promotion - League One 2027/2028 (Main)
Promotion - League Two (Play Offs)
Relegation - National League 2027/2028 (Main)