Barnet vs Newport County prediction 29.07.2025 | League Cup

• Competition: League Cup
• Date: 29th July 2025
• Kick-off: 19:30 UK / 20:30 CET
• Venue: The Hive Stadium

The preliminary round of the English League Cup takes place next week, with Barnet vs. Newport County being one of two games scheduled for Tuesday.

Barnet enjoyed a memorable campaign in the National League last season. The Bees broke the 100-point barrier, finishing top of the division and earning promotion to League Two. Dean Brennan’s team also earned the right to participate in the preliminary rounds of the League Cup, but they will be concerned by the fact that their pre-season was not particularly successful. Barnet won just two of their five friendlies and suffered a heavy 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace U23.

Newport County have been in the Football League Two division for eleven years. They recorded their joint-worst finish (22nd place) during this period last season, but there were some improvements during pre-season. The Exiles lost just twice in six matches, while also achieving three clean sheets and three wins.

Barnet vs Newport County Betting Tips: Under 2.5 goals

The hosts only kept two clean sheets during pre-season, but their defensive record in competitive matches is good. They kept a clean sheet in the last two matches and conceded fewer than 1.5 goals in each of the last five.

Newport County struggled to score goals away from home towards the end of last season, and I don't believe this issue has been resolved. The visitors scored under one goal in all but one of their six preseason encounters and as many games ended with under 2.5 goals.

• Best Tip: Under 2.5 goals
• Barnet vs Newport County prediction: 1-0