The 2025/26 domestic football season finally gets underway tonight with Barnet taking on Newport in the preliminary round of the EFL Cup.Barnet v Newport best betsBarnet to win to nil – 13/8 with Sky BetBarnet to win 2-0 – 8/1 with Sky BetSKY BET – Bet anything and get £30 in free bets – CLAIM HERE*Barnet v Newport oddsFind the latest match odds for Barnet v Newport on Sky Bet. Odds are subject to change.Barnet – 8/15Draw – 10/3Newport – 4/1Barnet v Newport predictionThe first game of the new domestic season takes place tonight with Barnet and Newport taking each other on in the new preliminary round of the EFL Cup.Nine teams have qualified for European competitions next season, instead of the usual seven, which has unbalanced the usual format of the Carabao Cup, meaning that two teams must be eliminated before the first round this year so the European sides can all join in round three.The preliminary round this season will consist of two regional ties made up of the two newly promoted sides from the National League and the lowest finishers in League Two that didn’t get relegated.Last season’s National League champions Barnet head into tonight’s bout with the Welsh side as odds on favourites for victory, after finishing last season on 102 points.Dean Brennan’s side have made 12 signings this summer window in preparation for their return to the Football League after seven seasons in the fifth tier, and will be eager to come back with a victory and secure a home tie against Millwall in the first round of the EFL Cup.The Bees lost only one of their last 30 games in all competitions last season in the process of winning the National League title, winning 20 of their last 24, and will be hoping to carry that form over tonight and ahead over Saturday’s opening League Two fixture against Fleetwood.Newport finished last season 22nd in League Two, only one place above relegation to non-league, and head into the current campaign in the unenviable position of the being the bookies’ favourite for relegation to the fifth tier this season.Last season’s Manchester United U21 assistant manager David Hughes has taken over as the Newport boss in the off-season and has made eight new signings to his team in an attempt to defy the pre-season odds and avoid relegation out of the Football League after 13 years.Barnet will be eager to be quick off the mark in their first campaign back in the EFL tonight in front of their home fans and head into the clash as odds on favourites for victory against a Newport side who went winless in their last nine matches of last season – a 2-0 home win tonight seems most likely.Barnet v Newport predicted line upsBarnet (4-2-3-1): Evans; Smith, Crichlow, Collinge, Galvin; High, Ofoborh; Browne, Adeniran, Brunt; HugillNewport (4-2-3-1): Wright; Thomas, Baker, Brennan, Driscoll-Glennon; Smith, Antwi; M Evans, Greaves, Kamwa; GarnerBarnet v Newport betting tipsBarnet to win to nil – 13/8 with Sky BetBarnet to win 2-0 – 8/1 with Sky BetBarnet v Newport bet builderBarnet to win to nil, Joe Hugill to score, Newport to receive the most cards – 17/2 with Sky BetBarnet head into tonight’s EFL Cup match as odds on favourites for victory at home against a Newport side touted for relegation season.On loan Manchester United striker Joe Hugill scored goals in League One last season while playing for Wigan, and will be eager to impress on his debut for his new side in front of his new home fans at the Hive.Only Doncaster were on the receiving end of more red cards than Newport in the entire Football League last season, with Exiles players being given their marching orders on seven occasions.How to watch Barnet v NewportLocation: The Hive Stadium, LondonDate and time: Tuesday 29th July 2025, 7:30pmHow to watch: Sky Sports+SKY BET – Bet anything and get £30 in free bets – CLAIM HERE*Claim £1000+ worth of free bets and betting offers from our bookmaker partners – CLAIM HERECommercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.orgRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.*New customers only. First single & E/W bet only. Odds of 1/1 or greater. 3 X £10 bet tokens. Free bet stakes not included in returns. Free bets exclude virtuals. Free bets are non withdrawable. Free bets expire after 30 days. Eligibility restrictions and further T&Cs apply.