English League Two continues during the international break so read on as we make our predictions for this top half of the table clash.
The match between Barrow and Newport County will take place on the 23rd of March at the Dunes Hotel Stadium.
The hosts begin the weekend in 6th place on 61 points while the visitors are in 11th place on 55 points.
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Barrow come into the game having been held to a 0-0 draw at home by Harrogate Town last weekend in League Two.
It was a match Barrow were hoping to win in their pursuit of promotion but they could not find a way to score against the visitors.
The draw with Harrogate Town means Barrow are undefeated in their 4 most recent fixtures, all of which have been played in League Two.
There have been wins at home over Gillingham and Colchester United plus a 1-1 draw at Walsall.
Trends show Barrow are undefeated in 16 of their last 18 home League Two games.
They have won 3 of their 5 most recent home league matches and have been defending well, keeping a clean sheet in 4 of those 5 games, including each of the last 3.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Barrow’s 8 most recent home matches in League Two.
Newport County make the trip to the Dunes Hotel Stadium on the back of a 2-0 win at AFC Wimbledon last weekend in League Two.
It was a good win for Newport County against a team currently in a playoff position and they opened the scoring in the 9th minute.
Into the second half and Newport County doubled their advantage with a second goal in the 55th minute.
The victory at AFC Wimbledon means Newport County have won 3 of their 5 most recent fixtures in League Two.
The additional wins have come over Harrogate Town away and Morecambe at home.
However, there have also been 2 defeats, with the losses coming against Mansfield Town at home and Stockport County away.
Statistics show Newport County are undefeated in 5 of their 7 most recent away League Two games.
However, they have failed to find the back of the net in 2 of their last 4 league fixtures on the road.
Looking ahead to the team news and Barrow have doubts over the fitness of Niall Canavan who has a calf problem.
Newport County are unlikely to change their starting XI from the win at AFC Wimbledon. That means Will Evans will start in attack alongside Offrande Zanzala.
Newport County are making a late push for the playoffs but could come unstuck in this game. Barrow are tough to beat at home and have been defending well at the Dunes Hotel Stadium. The hosts could keep a clean sheet on their way to a crucial 3 points.