Under 2.5 goals at Newport County vs Salford City 29/40 for Wednesday’s EFL Trophy contest

Competition: EFL Trophy

Market: Under 2.5 goals

Odds: 29/40 @ Bet 365

Two sides looking to book their spot in the final of this year’s EFL Trophy, Newport County will host Salford City on Wednesday night.

Starting with the hosts, continuing to show some real cause for concern in the final third, Newport County find themselves in the midst of an extended rut. In their 31 matches in England’s fourth-tier this season, they have recorded 10 wins, 10 draws, and 11 defeats, scoring 27 and conceding 27 in return. With a points tally of 40. Newport currently sit down in 16th and four points adrift of the top half. As for their recent run of results, Wednesday’s hosts have failed to win any of their last three matches across all competitions and it should also be noted that Newport have failed to find the net in four of their last five appearances.

As for the visitors, while Salford might have their sights set on mounting a League Two play-off charge and also landing a cup final at Wembley, they are showing some real inconsistencies. In their 34 fourth-tier matches this season, they have recorded 11 wins, 11 draws, and 12 defeats, scoring 44 and conceding 44 in return. Also with a points tally of 44, Salford currently find themselves sat in 11th and eight points adrift of the top-six. As for their recent run of results, Wednesday’s guests have won just one of their last four matches across all competitions and it should be noted that just one of their last four appearances have seen over 2.5 goals at full-time.

Bet: Under 2.5 goals at Newport County vs Salford City 29/40 for Wednesday’s EFL Trophy contest @ Bet 365