Newport County v Chesterfield

Newport County vs Chesterfield Preview

Friday night also brings us action from the English fourth tier in a mid-table battle between Newport County and Chesterfield when the two teams clash at Rodney Parade with Newport County relieved to be returning to their home surroundings following back-to-back defeats away from home, while Chesterfield bring a five-match unbeaten sequence into this upcoming clash.

Newport County were handed two losses on the trot on their travels in League Two after losses at Bradford City and Harrogate Town respectively and recent results have seen the Welsh club slip to five defeats within their last seven matches overall in the English fourth tier.

Despite picking up back-to-back wins on home soil against Crewe Alexandra 2-1 and Salford City 3-1, Newport County had also previously been dealt defeats at the hands of Port Vale, Swindon Town and Barrow respectively.

Overall, Newport County have won five but lost six of their opening 11 league matches so the chances of a home win here this Friday night do seem to hang in the balance somewhat, but the goals market appeals here as seven out of Newport County's 11 games to date have resulted in both teams scoring as well.

Chesterfield were involved in a fourth stalemate within five games last Saturday lunchtime when The Spireites shared the local derby spoils with rivals Notts County in a 2-2 draw on home soil which in turn extended the visitors' unbeaten run in League Two to five games overall.

Points gained in draws with Cheltenham Town, Bromley, Walsall and Notts County have been boosted by a 3-0 win on the road at second placed Doncaster Rovers, so Paul Cook and his side will be feeling confident about their chances at Rodney Parade on Friday night.

Chesterfield have produced a fairly solid looking campaign so far in this season's fourth tier as the visitors have slipped to just two defeats within their opening 11 league matches to date, both of which though were handed out to Chesterfield on their travels with losses incurred at Gillingham and Port Vale.

The prospects of a possible draw though cannot be ignored here as Chesterfield have already been involved in no fewer than six stalemates so far this term, all of which have also resulted in both teams scoring as well.

Indeed, the goals market also looks encouraging from Chesterfield's point of view as well, with seven of their 11 league matches to date resulting in both teams hitting the back of the net.

Newport County v Chesterfield Verdict

Goals have also featured in previous exchanges between Newport County and Chesterfield as three of the previous four meetings have seen both teams hit the back of the net and another score-draw could be on the cards here on Friday night.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.66

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 4.00

Correct Score: 2-2 @ 13.00