Newport County welcome Grimsby to Rodney Parade this weekend in a game that looks set to be very close. The most recent meeting between the two sides ended in a 1-1 draw.
Newport County
Newport have been very average this season in League Two, as reflected by their position in 15th with 25 points. The Ironsides have been quite prolific in front of goal this season, scoring 31 goals in 21 games, but their defensive record has let them down this campaign, with the team suffering 1.81 goals per game, the joint fifth highest average.
Last time out in League Two, Newport were defeated 2-1 on the road to Tranmere. The visitors took the lead early on, but were unable to frustrate the hosts in the second half.
Grimsby
The Mariners have struggled at times this season, winning just five of their 21 games, which puts the side in 19th place with 23 points. Teams around them in the table are usually poor in attack, defence or both, but Grimsby haven’t been completely shocking at either end of the field this season, scoring 29 goals and conceding 33.
Grimsby are unbeaten in their last five matches going into the game, with their most recent match ending in a 2-1 home win against Crewe. The hosts were 2-0 up by half time, and comfortably secured the three points.
Verdict?
Newport have only lost two of their ten home games this season, winning four. Whereas Grimsby are yet to win a game away from home this season in ten attempts.
The final prediction is Newport 1-1 Grimsby.
