REF’s picks

Backing Over 2.5 goals looks like a solid entry given Cheltenham's recent high-scoring outings and Newport's tendency to draw into open games. While Newport have kept things tight in several fixtures, Cheltenham's defensive vulnerabilities make an open, multi-goal affair very likely.

1. 1Cheltenham are coming off a chaotic 4-2 win against Fleetwood and conceded heavily against Oldham prior to that.
2. 2Newport's recent draws include a 2-2 result against Rotherham, showing they can trade goals away from home.
3. 3Both teams need points to push into the automatic promotion mix, which could lead to a less conservative approach if either falls behind early.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.