AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Newport County travel to face AFC Wimbledon on Saturday 8 August in the League Cup, with The Cherry Red Records Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT.
Current form
AFC Wimbledon, last 5: LLWDW Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to QPR, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Newport County, last 5: LWLDL Their latest outing: 1–4 defeat to AS Roma, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give AFC Wimbledon 1.3 xG, Newport County 1.3 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 56%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – AFC Wimbledon 48%, draw 25%, Newport County 27%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: AFC Wimbledon 1–1 Newport County. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
AFC Wimbledon48%fair 2.09 · @1.66
Draw25%fair 4.00 · @3.85
Newport County27%fair 3.68 · @4.80
2.60Expected goals
1.34AFC Wimbledon xG
1.25Newport County xG
56%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–010%
0–19%
2–18%
1–28%
0–07%
From our goals model: AFC Wimbledon 1.3 – 1.3 Newport County expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
AFC Wimbledon to win✗
48%
2.09
1.66
Double chance
Either team to win✗
75%
1.33
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
56%
1.77
1.73
Draw no bet
AFC Wimbledon (draw no bet)
64%
1.57
–
Asian handicap
Newport County +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.94
1.73
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
1.42
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
1.15
First team to score
AFC Wimbledon to score first
48%
2.09
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.32
–
Half-time / full-time
HT AFC Wimbledon / FT AFC Wimbledon✗
23%
4.43
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.86
–
Recent results
AFC Wimbledon – last 6
LLWDWL
1 Aug
vs QPR
2–3
L
28 Jul
@ Wealdstone
0–1
L
25 Jul
vs Charlton
2–0
W
22 Jul
vs Norwich
0–0
D
18 Jul
@ Sutton Utd
2–1
W
15 Apr
vs Stockport County
0–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Newport County – last 6
LWLDLW
4 Aug
vs AS Roma
1–4
L
1 Aug
@ Yeovil Town
2–1
W
28 Jul
vs Reading
0–4
L
25 Jul
@ Bath City
2–2
D
11 Jul
@ Gloucester City
1–2
L
8 Jul
@ Newport City
5–0
W
1.8Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between AFC Wimbledon and Newport County.
What is the prediction for AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County?
On our numbers AFC Wimbledon have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Newport County 27%.
How many goals will there be in AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County?
Our predicted score is AFC Wimbledon 1–1 Newport County, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County?
AFC Wimbledon vs Newport County (League Cup) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at The Cherry Red Records Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.