Newport Gwent Dragons vs Newcastle Red Bulls – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
35:12
16/01/2026 at 15:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Challenge Cup - Round 4
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Tries
52
Conversion goals
41
Conversion goal attempts
00
Penalty goals
00
Penalty goal attempts
00
Goals %
00
Dropped goals
00
Total runs
00
Metres run with ball
00
Yellow cards
03

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (7 - 12)
  • 31', Dyer R. (Try),
  • 32', O'Brien A. (Conversion Goal),
  • 35', Benitez Cruz S. (Try),
  • 37', Wade C. (Try),
  • 38', Grayson E. (Conversion Goal),
  • 2nd Half (28 - 0)
  • 47', Hodgson J. 🟨,
  • 48', Coghlan B. (Try),
  • 50', O'Brien A. (Conversion Goal),
  • 55', Dyer R. (Try),
  • 56', O'Brien A. (Conversion Goal),
  • 69', Gordon T. 🟨,
  • 70', (Penalty Try),
  • 70', Parsons R. 🟨,
  • 78', Richards D. (Try),
  • 79', O'Brien A. (Conversion Goal),

Chances of winning


Newport Gwent Dragons
60.5%
Draw
4.4%
Newcastle Red Bulls
35%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
47.8% 4.4% 47.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

44.2% 4.1% 51.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Newport Gwent Dragons has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+12.7%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Newport Gwent Dragons's performance.
  • Newcastle Red Bulls has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-12.8%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Newcastle Red Bulls might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Newport Gwent Dragons than the current prediction. (-16.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Newport Gwent Dragons that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Newcastle Red Bulls than the current prediction. (+16.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Newcastle Red Bulls could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Newport Gwent Dragons - Newcastle Red Bulls Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.52
    (1.93)
    20.88
    (20.91)
    2.64
    (1.93)
    8.5%
    (8.5%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 46.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-3)
    What is the prediction for Newport Gwent Dragons - Newcastle Red Bulls?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • O/U 47.5 - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: Newport Gwent Dragons will win (6 of 7 users predict this - 85.71%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 59.78%100%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Newport Gwent Dragons will win (3 of 3 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 25:22.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Dragons won 2.
    • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
    • Newcastle may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Newcastle has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
    • We predict that Dragons will win today's game, with odds of 1.74.
    • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Dragons won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 146:179. (average 20.9:25.6).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Dragons won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 57:75. (average 19:25).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Newport Gwent Dragons - Newcastle Red Bulls were as follows:
    15.12.2024 Newcastle Red Bulls - Newport Gwent Dragons 14:22
    Latest results of Newport Gwent Dragons
    Latest results of Newcastle Red Bulls
    Draw
    Play Offs

    1/8-finals
    1UlsterOspreys28 : 24
    2Newcastle Red BullsStade Rochelais18 : 26
    3BenettonCardiff Rugby38 : 35
    4Exeter ChiefsMunster31 : 21
    5MontpellierUSA Perpignan53 : 13
    6ConnachtSharks29 : 12
    7ZebreSection Paloise31 : 15
    8Stade Francais ParisDragons31 : 36

    Quarter-finals
    1UlsterStade Rochelais41 : 24
    2BenettonExeter Chiefs41 : 44
    3MontpellierConnacht45 : 22
    4ZebreDragons32 : 35

    Semi-finals
    1UlsterExeter Chiefs
    2MontpellierDragons

    Final
    1TBD #1TBD #2