Luton Town vs Newport County
9th August 1930hrs
Football – England – EFL Cup
Pick Home Win -2
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 10/3 odds taken 1641 GMT, Monday 8 August
EFL Championship side Luton Town entertain Newport County of EFL League Two at Kenilworth Road in an EFL Cup match this Tuesday. Nathan Jones’ Hatters, who reached the play-offs last term, will be looking for a comfortable cup victory in midweek. However, can James Rowberry’s Exiles upset the second-tier outfit? Check out the best betting tips and latest odds in our in-depth betting preview.
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Luton Town Preview – Hatters to secure spot in round two?
Luton Town were the surprise package in the Championship last term. They were tipped for relegation before a ball was kicked but finished in sixth. They lost out in the semi-finals to Huddersfield Town in the end, but it was a remarkable season for the Bedfordshire club. Can they pull off a similar feat this term?
Luton have started their 2022-23 campaign with two draws. On the opening weekend, they were held at home by Birmingham City. They then battled to a 1-1 draw with Vincent Kompany’s Burnley at Turf Moor last weekend. They took a fifth-minute lead but were pegged back just after half time.
Luton will want to keep up their unbeaten start by securing their spot in the second round of the EFL Cup. Town are the clear favourites to get the win at 8/15.
Newport County Preview – Can the Exiles upset the home side?
Newport County will be pushing for promotion from EFL League Two this season and upsetting a Championship club in the cup early doors will no doubt stand them in good stead. The bookies are offering 19/4 for the Welsh team to win in the 90 on Tuesday night.
James Rowberry’s side have taken just one point from their opening two fixtures. They drew 1-1 at Sutton United in game one. Last weekend, County were beaten at home by Walsall, who are managed by former manager Mike Flynn.
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Newport will still be hurting from last weekend’s home reverse. Nonetheless, can they put in a good performance at Kenilworth Road before travelling to Bradford City in the league this Saturday?
Luton Town vs Newport County Betting Advice
These two met in the 2017-18 League Two season, which shows how far Luton have come in a short space of time. The Hatters won the home game 3-1 in September 2017, with Danny Hylton bagging a brace. The matchup in South Wales six months later ended in a 1-1 stalemate.
Luton have been tough opponents for Newport in recent times, with the Bedfordshire side unbeaten in the last five meetings (two wins, three draws). County’s last victory was a 3-0 home success in League Two in November 2015.
Key Facts – Luton Town vs Newport County Betting Tip
- Luton finished in the play-offs last term
- The Hatters are unbeaten in five against Newport
- Both sides have yet to win this season
Luton will be looking for a routine win in the cup before this weekend’s Championship matchup with Preston North End. We like the look of 10/3 for the hosts to win -2.
Elijah Adebayo had a superb season for Luton last time around, scoring 17 times. The 24-year-old will be hoping to get off the mark this Tuesday, and you can get 4/1 for Adebayo to score first.
The best betting odds for Luton Town vs Newport County
Luton Town to win: 8/15 at Bet365
Draw: 10/3 at Bet365
Newport County to win: 19/4 at Bet365
