Newport vs Roma Prediction 4 August 2026

Newport have been at it for a month now - try finding another European side that played seven friendlies in 28 days. The results are mixed: three wins, two draws, two defeats. Against the more recognizable names, they struggled to score - blanked by Reading (0:4) and Bristol City (0:0).

That said, you can't accuse them of sitting back. Against Reading they actually created more dangerous attacks (32 vs 31) and won more corners (8 vs 5). Add a bit of luck and they might just trouble the toughest opponent they've faced this preseason.

Roma only started their pre-season friendlies a week ago - and so far it looks like the Italians are enjoying the football more than the results. The 3-3 draw with Cannes came largely because they played a whole half with ten men, though even then Roma kept the ball tidily and defended, and still managed to get a goal. In Cardiff it was a 1-4 defeat, though the scoreline was harsh - the visitors created chances regularly and didn't deserve that kind of result. Feels like it's time for a clean, settled match without the collapses, red cards and mistakes.