Adelaide United FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC, A League 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Adelaide United FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC — A League .
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
- Newcastle United Jets FC 26 games · 48 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Cream
- Referee Kurt Ams
- Referee Daniel Elder
- Referee Paul Cetrangolo
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 26 | 48 |
| 2 | Adelaide United FC | 26 | 43 |
| 3 | Auckland FC | 26 | 42 |
| 4 | Melbourne Victory FC | 26 | 40 |
| 5 | Sydney FC | 26 | 39 |
| 6 | Melbourne City FC | 26 | 38 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 26 | 34 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 26 | 33 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 26 | 32 |
| 10 | Perth Glory FC | 26 | 31 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar FC | 26 | 26 |
| 12 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 16 Mar | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Feb | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 16 Dec | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Nov | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Adelaide United FC | Newcastle United Jets FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #1 |
| 43 | Points | 48 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 12 / 7 / 7 | W / D / L | 15 / 3 / 8 |
| 46 | Scored | 55 |
| 36 | Conceded | 39 |
| +10 | GD | +16 |
| 1.65 | PPG | 1.85 |
| 46% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
76%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Newcastle United Jets FC are 1st (48 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Adelaide United FC is hosting Newcastle United Jets FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Michael Marrone has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Adelaide United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' Daniel Adlung puts Adelaide United FC on the lead.
- 16' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jason Hoffman.
- 21' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 26' Both keepers have barely been tested. Adelaide United FC and Newcastle United Jets FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 31' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ernie Merrick will be considering his options from the bench.
- 34' A moment of madness from Daniel Georgievski on 34 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Newcastle United Jets FC will be frustrated.
- 39' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 44' Adelaide United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 46' Brilliant from the ! Daniel Adlung makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 45.
- 46' Newcastle United Jets FC make a change. Joseph Champness trudges off to be replaced by Nick Cowburn on 46 minutes.
- 51' Daniel Georgievski has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 56' Paul Izzo, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 57' Another substitution for Newcastle United Jets FC to replace Steven Ugarkovic by Wayne Brown on 57 minute.
- 62' A goal from the Australia international Ben Kantarovski! He fires home on 62 to make it 2-1!
- 63' The crowd applauds Nikola Mileusnic as he leaves the pitch. Ryan Kitto steps in for Adelaide United FC.
- 64' A tactical swap from Newcastle United Jets FC — Angus Thurgate on, Ronald Vargas off on 64 minutes.
- 68' Ryan Kitto has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 68 minutes.
- 71' The Denmark Johan Absalonsen breaks the deadlock on 71 minutes. 4-1!
- 74' Another substitution for Adelaide United FC to replace Johan Absalonsen by Tarek Elrich on 74 minute.
- 77' Fresh legs for Adelaide United FC! Vince Lia comes on to replace Isaias.
- 78' The referee shows Newcastle United Jets FC player a Red card on 78.
- 79' A stunning finish from Dzengis Cavusevic — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 84' The 41-year-old Nikolai Topor-Stanley has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 89' Ben Kantarovski has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 89 minutes.
- It finishes all square. Adelaide United FC and Newcastle United Jets FC share the spoils 5-2.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 2
- 23
- 5
- 8
- 16
-
17
Nikola Mileusnic ↓ Ryan Kitto 63'
- 19
- 37
-
11
Johan Absalonsen ↓ Tarek Elrich 74'
- 77
Bench
-
21
Tarek Elrich ↑ 74'
- 1
-
7
Ryan Kitto ↑ 63'
-
6
Vince Lia ↑ 77'
- 14
Coach
Marco Kurz
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 22
- 17
- 44
- 5
- 3
-
6
Steven Ugarkovic ↓ Wayne Brown 57'
-
8
Ronald Vargas ↓ Angus Thurgate 64'
-
24
Joseph Champness ↓ Nick Cowburn 46'
- 27
- 1
Bench
- 20
-
16
Nick Cowburn ↑ 46'
- 13
-
32
Angus Thurgate ↑ 64'
-
10
Wayne Brown ↑ 57'
Coach
Ernie Merrick
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Craig Goodwin | 6 |
| Ben Kantarovski | 3 |
| George Blackwood | 3 |
| Stefan Mauk | 3 |
| Jason Hoffman | 2 |
| Daniel Adlung | 2 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 2 |
| Nikola Mileusnic | 2 |
Head to Head
Adelaide United FC Form
2018-03-23
Adelaide United FC
5–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2018-03-16
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Melbourne City FC
D
2018-03-03
Brisbane Roar FC
1–0
Adelaide United FC
L
2018-02-24
Melbourne Victory FC
3–0
Adelaide United FC
L
2018-02-17
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2018-02-03
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Perth Glory FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.5
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.95
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 78%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 3.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 4.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Newcastle United Jets FC
52%
Adelaide United FC or Newcastle United Jets FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–2 not predicted5 – 2Actual
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 1
6.4%
3 – 1
5.7%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 2
5.5%
2 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
3.8%
4 – 1
3.6%
3 – 3
3.6%
1 – 3
3.5%
4 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Newcastle United Jets FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 15% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 18% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 14% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 9% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.