Newport County vs Wrexham Prediction: Newport can play spoil sport for Wrexham

Newport County will welcome Wrexham at Rodney Parade in Game Week 29 of the English League Two. Newport can play spoil sport for Wrexham's League 2 title aspirations. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Newport County form

No additional incentives were needed for Eastleigh and Newport to win their FA Cup third-round replay on Tuesday. The winners would secure a home match against Man United in round four. Eastleigh managed to hold out for a 1-1 draw in the original game, but Newport defeated them in the rematch with goals from Wildig, Clarke, and Evans. Despite anticipation for the clash against Man United, Newport must focus on their unbeaten streak in League Two. In their last four matches, they have not been defeated. Prior to their FA Cup matches, Newport also secured a 1-0 victory against Doncaster Rovers and currently sit in 17th place in the table. However, they are just eight points away from reaching the playoffs. With a significant 15-point lead over the relegation zone, Newport should be looking towards a successful future rather than worrying about their position in the table. It is important to note that the home fans have not forgotten that their team was beaten by a particular opponent.

Newport County Predicted Lineup

Townsend; McLoughlin, Delaney, Clarke, Bennett, Payne; Morris, Wildig; Charsley; Evans, Palmer-Houlden

Wrexham form

Wrexham, after successfully defeating Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup, have had a free midweek without any competitive games. Currently, they are performing well in the League Two and are enjoying their recent victories. They beat Barrow 4-1 on New Year's Day and defeated Wimbledon with a score of 2-0 last Saturday. Strikers Steven Fletcher and Paul Mullin scored within eight minutes during the latter match. Wrexham's aim is to continue their successful run and achieve back-to-back promotions. Currently in second place, they have a good chance to win the championship, as they are only two points behind league leaders Stockport County. However, they need to be cautious as Mansfield Town is also a strong contender. While Wrexham has performed significantly well at home, their away games have not been as successful. In their last four away matches, they have only won once and have scored only 11 goals, which is the second-lowest in the league. The team has also struggled when playing in Newport, losing their last three matches there. However, Wrexham did manage to defeat Newport 2-0 on December 23, which was their 49th consecutive home league victory, a record they have held for 120 years.

Wrexham Predicted Lineup

Okonkwo; Forde, O'Connor, Tozer, Cleworth, McClean; Evans, Jones; Lee; Fletcher, Mullin

Newport County vs Wrexham Expert Tips

Newport haven't failed to win a League Two home fixture since October 7. However, they tend to concede goals at Rodney Parade, allowing goals in 11 out of their 13 matches played so far. Additionally, fatigue from their FA Cup matches may affect their performance. Wrexham has struggles when playing away, particularly in terms of offense. Therefore, Newport is expected to give the title-chasers a tough match, with only a single goal potentially separating the two teams on Saturday. Nevertheless, Parkinson's team is predicted to be the one scoring that goal.