Barrow v Newport County

Barrow vs Newport Preview

Barrow were held to a rather frustrating 0-0 draw at home by Harrogate Town in last Saturday's League Two fixture but nevertheless that result extended Barrow's unbeaten run in the English fourth tier to four games which has helped maintain their position in the play-off pack, while Newport County registered a second league win on the trot when The Exiles inflicted an impressive 2-0 win away from home at AFC Wimbledon last weekend.

After being handed three defeats on the trot in League Two at the hands of AFC Wimbledon, Forest Green Rovers and Salford City respectively, Barrow have staged a comeback by putting together a solid and timely four-match unbeaten sequence in subsequent weeks which has kick-started their push for a play-off spot.

Important home wins against Gillingham 2-0 and Colchester United 2-0 along with points gained in draws with Walsall and Harrogate Town have maintained Barrow's sixth place in the League Two table while overall form and results on home soil at their SO Legal Stadium have been pretty steady as well.

Peter Wild's side have been dealt just two defeats at home all season whilst picking up nine wins and seven draws, so the hosts are expected to be tough to beat once again this Saturday afternoon.

Newport County lifted themselves up into the top half of the League Two table in recent times thanks to wins against Morecambe 5-3 and AFC Wimbledon 2-0, the latter being a victory away from home against another team hoping to make the play-offs this season, so the Welsh visitors will be aiming for another top seven scalp this weekend.

Newport County had put together a promising looking seven-match unbeaten sequence in the English fourth tier from Boxing Day through to mid-February which consisted of five wins and two draws; victories against Forest Green Rovers, Doncaster Rovers, Wrexham, Swindon Town and Walsall providing the highlights in this unbeaten run.

However, Graham Coughlan's side have experienced something of an inconsistent streak in recent times in the fourth tier as the visitors have picked up four wins but they have also been handed four defeats as well, so this upcoming trip to face high-flying Barrow may be a tough proposition for The Exiles.

Having managed to capture just six wins from their last 16 outings on the road along with being handed nine defeats as well, Newport County look to have their work cut out this Saturday.

Barrow v Newport County Verdict

Barrow's solid and steady form on home soil at their SO Legal Stadium is expected to stand the hosts in good stead when they prepare for the visit of an inconsistent Newport County side this Saturday.

Therefore, our main bet will be Barrow win @ 1.72

Other side bets worth considering:

Barrow win & Under 2.5 goals @ 3.75

Correct Score: Barrow 1-0 @ 6.50