- Notts County are currently third in League Two, having accumulated 73 points from 40 matches so far this season.
- Newport County are 22nd, with 34 points from 40 games.
Notts to maintain their upward momentum
Notts County enjoyed a strong run recently, winning three and losing two of their last five League Two assignments. The Magpies won 5-2 at home to Cheltenham Town and, after a 2-0 win at Harrogate Town last time out, Martin Paterson’s side looks ready to make a statement in League Two 2025-26. This Notts County vs Newport County FC prediction outlines why many believe Notts have the momentum going into this crucial clash.
Paterson, who was appointed Notts County’s head coach in June 2025, has made the team more intense than they were before his appointment, making them a side who play at a higher tempo and employ a more aggressive pressing style.
The Magpies have also been better at transitioning from defense to attack quickly, and when Alassana Jatta gets the ball, it’s a recipe for danger - the Gambian has 15 goals in 28 league games this term.
Newport County, on the other hand, play a much more direct, compact style. Christian Fuchs was appointed head coach in November 2025 and has made the side much more defensively stable, but their style is unashamedly pragmatic - they will attempt to frustrate opponents with their compact defensive blocks and then look to break quickly. It could be a clash of styles on Monday, with Notts looking to break Newport’s compact structure and Newport hoping to frustrate their hosts and counterattack, as suggested in our Notts County vs Newport County FC preview.
Newport unlikely to trouble Notts County
The Exiles’ away form has been patchy this season. Newport have won five and lost 12 of their 20 away league matches in 2025-26, and while they come into this clash on the back of a 1-0 home victory over Shrewsbury Town last weekend, they have won just one and lost one of their last two on the road.
Newport have shipped 35 goals in 20 away league games this year, an average of 1.75 goals against per-game, and their chances of keeping a clean sheet at Notts County don’t look particularly strong. The Exiles have been more solid in defense recently, with striker Bobby Kamwa chipping in with two of their goals in their last five. This Notts County vs Newport County FC prediction considers Michael Spellman as their leading light in attack this term with five in 31 League Two appearances, but he will need help from his teammates on Monday.
Notts to dominate in key match
Notts County’s home form has been solid this year, with 12 wins, three draws and five defeats from 20 games at Meadow Lane. In their most recent two outings on home ground, they have won one and lost one, and they will hope to get a result on Monday.
Notts County are a superior side to Newport County and should have enough quality to get the job done. Their odds of 1.46 reflect their superior position in the league, but the fact they will be looking to build momentum and Newport will be fighting for survival makes a home win the obvious choice. For those interested in wagering, the Notts County vs Newport County FC betting tips suggest backing the home side to come out on top.
Both teams are likely to be up for this and both will want the points. Notts have the superior quality, however, and will have enough time to crack Newport’s nut in this clash. The Notts County vs Newport County FC prediction is that Notts County have hit 40 goals in 20 home games in League Two this campaign, and they should have the quality to win this one.
