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The English Carabao Cup first-round match between Newport County and Millwall at Rodney Parade ended in a 0-1 victory for Millwall. Ryan Leonard scored the decisive goal in the 60th minute. Millwall dominated possession with 62.4% compared to Newport's 37.6%. Millwall also had more shots, 20 in total with 7 on target, while Newport only managed 14 shots with 2 on target. Newport committed 9 fouls, whereas Millwall committed 11 and received 2 yellow cards. The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored Newport County to win, which proved incorrect. This shows the inherent difficulty in predicting cup games, especially between teams from different leagues.
Looking at the teams' recent form, Newport County's form has been inconsistent, with a win, two draws, and two losses in their last five games. Their next match is away against Grimsby Town in League Two. The Newport County last games show that the team has been struggling in both attack and defense. Millwall, on the other hand, have shown better form with three wins and two losses in their last five matches. Millwall's next game is at home against Middlesbrough in the Championship. Millwall has been better, especially in the last match against Norwich City.
Analyzing Newport County's upcoming game against Grimsby Town, their previous head-to-head record shows tight matches. In Millwall's upcoming match against Middlesbrough, previous games were also close. In the head-to-head record, Millwall have recently won against Middlesbrough in April 2025, but Middlesbrough have also won against Millwall in December 2024.
The game itself saw Millwall's experience in a higher league shine through. Although Newport County put up a fight, they couldn't convert their chances. Millwall's tactical setup (4-2-3-1) allowed them to control the midfield and dictate the tempo of the game, while Newport's 3-4-2-1 formation struggled to contain Millwall's attacking threats. Millwall's win continues their positive momentum, while Newport County need to improve their consistency heading into their League Two campaign.

On 2025-08-12, Newport County will face Millwall in the English Carabao Cup at Rodney Parade. AI predicts a Newport County victory, despite Millwall playing in a higher league. Newport County's win probability stands at 40.2%, slightly edging out Millwall's 33.4%. A draw is predicted with a 26.4% chance. Newport County's recent form has been mixed, with one win, two draws and two losses. Keep an eye on Newport's forward, [Add a name here if you have one], known for his pace. Millwall will be looking to their key midfielder, [Add a name here if you have one], to control the game. This cup tie promises to be an interesting clash.