Walsall vs Newport County: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 29 December

Walsall

L L D D L

4th place in England League 2

2-0

29/12/2024 11:00

Newport County

L L D D L

22nd place in England League 2

England League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Walsall vs Newport County on 29 December 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Walsall vs Newport County preview before placing your bet.

Walsall will face Newport County in England League 2 on December 29, 2024 at 11:00.
Walsall are currently 4th with 77 points after 46 matches.
Newport County sit 22nd with 49 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.24.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2024-12-29

Walsall vs Newport County - Prediction & Odds

Walsall

Newport County

2024-12-29 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 29/12/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Doncaster Rovers	84	46	24	12	10	73	50	23
02 Port Vale	80	46	22	14	10	65	46	19
03 Bradford City	78	46	22	12	12	64	45	19
04 Walsall	77	46	21	14	11	75	54	21
05 AFC Wimbledon	73	46	20	13	13	56	35	21
06 Notts County	72	46	20	12	14	68	49	19
07 Chesterfield	70	46	19	13	14	73	54	19
08 Salford City	69	46	18	15	13	64	54	10
09 Grimsby Town	68	46	20	8	18	61	67	-6
10 Colchester United	67	46	16	19	11	52	47	5
11 Bromley	66	46	17	15	14	64	59	5
12 Swindon Town	62	46	15	17	14	71	63	8
13 Crewe Alexandra	62	46	15	17	14	49	48	1
14 Fleetwood Town	60	46	15	15	16	60	60	0
15 Cheltenham Town	60	46	16	12	18	60	70	-10
16 Barrow	59	46	15	14	17	52	50	2
17 Gillingham	58	46	14	16	16	41	46	-5
18 Harrogate Town	53	46	14	11	21	43	61	-18
19 Milton Keynes Dons	52	46	14	10	22	52	66	-14
20 Tranmere Rovers	51	46	12	15	19	45	65	-20
21 Accrington Stanley	50	46	12	14	20	53	69	-16
22 Newport County	49	46	13	10	23	52	76	-24
23 Carlisle United	42	46	10	12	24	44	71	-27
24 Morecambe	36	46	10	6	30	40	72	-32

Head To Head

10/02/2024 11:00

Walsall

0 - 3

Newport County

ENG L2

20/10/2023 14:45

Newport County

3 - 3

Walsall

ENG L2

18/02/2023 11:00

Walsall

1 - 1

Newport County

ENG L2

06/08/2022 10:00

Newport County

0 - 1

Walsall

ENG L2

01/01/2022 11:00

Walsall

3 - 3

Newport County

ENG L2

18/09/2021 10:00

Newport County

2 - 1

Walsall

ENG L2

Walsall

17%

Draw

50%

Newport County

33%

Walsall Last 6 matches

26/12/2024 11:00

Walsall 2 - 0 Doncaster Rovers

ENG L2

21/12/2024 11:00

Harrogate Town 0 - 2 Walsall

ENG L2

14/12/2024 11:00

Walsall 1 - 0 Barrow

ENG L2

10/12/2024 15:00

Walsall 1 - 1 Reading

ENG JPT

07/12/2024 08:30

Port Vale 0 - 1 Walsall

ENG L2

03/12/2024 15:45

Walsall 3 - 2 Notts County

ENG L2

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Newport County

26/12/2024 11:00

Bromley 5 - 2 Newport County

ENG L2

21/12/2024 11:00

Newport County 6 - 3 Milton Keynes Dons

ENG L2

14/12/2024 11:00

Colchester United 0 - 0 Newport County

ENG L2

03/12/2024 15:45

AFC Wimbledon 2 - 2 Newport County

ENG L2

23/11/2024 08:30

Notts County 0 - 0 Newport County

ENG L2

16/11/2024 11:00

Newport County 0 - 0 Grimsby Town

ENG L2

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 2

Played games

Walsall

Newport County

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.14

Scored

Avg. per game

1.13

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.65

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 49 matches

YesNo

38 (78%)11 (22%)

In last 49 matches

NoYes

27 (59%)19 (41%)

Walsall

Recent matches

Newport County

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Walsall

Newport County

Shots

Walsall

Total shots

13.12 avg / game

Blocked

105 total

Avg. 3.89

Newport County

Total shots

8.85 avg / game

Blocked

64 total

Avg. 3.05

Walsall Pass Newport County

Total passes

14148

Avg. 295 / game

Accurate

64%

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

16237

Avg. 353 / game

Accurate

69%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Walsall

Played games

Newport County

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.28

6.02

295

Corners

147

3.20

28.12

1378

Throw-ins

977

21.24

1.63

Offsides

1.93

2.00

GK saves

160

3.48

Walsall

DISCIPLINARY

Newport County

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.92

1.83

0.04

0.15

11.82

579

Fouls

485

10.54

14.69

720

Tackles

674

14.65

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Walsall vs Newport County Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Walsall vs Newport County on 29 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England League 2 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Walsall vs Newport County Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Walsall's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Newport County's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England League 2 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England League 2 standings and the England League 2 form table to understand exactly where Walsall and Newport County sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England League 2 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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