Adelaide United FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Shaun Evans
- Referee Daniel Elder
- Referee James Tesoriero
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | Sydney FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Apr | Sydney FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Adelaide United FC launch into their encounter with Newcastle United Jets FC.
- 5' Adelaide United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Newcastle United Jets FC backline.
- 9' Newcastle United Jets FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 9.
- 14' Paul Izzo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Adelaide United FC so far.
- 19' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Adelaide United FC and Newcastle United Jets FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 24' It’s high time Ernie Merrick made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 29' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marco Kurz might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 34' It is a cagey affair so far. Adelaide United FC in their trying to find a way past Newcastle United Jets FC's compact .
- 39' Newcastle United Jets FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Daniel Wilmering scoring 1 goals.
- 44' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 49' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mitchell Austin, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 52' Ronald Vargas makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Newcastle United Jets FC are in front.
- 54' A change in the Adelaide United FC ranks — Ryan Strain exits the field as George Blackwood enters on 54.
- 59' Adelaide United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 63' GOAL! Craig Goodwin fires home to make it 1-1!
- 64' Matt Ridenton has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 64.
- 68' Ken Ilso makes way for Papa Babacar Diawara at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Adelaide United FC.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Ben Kantarovski. He replaces Matt Ridenton on 73 minute.
- 76' Mitchell Austin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jair at the 76 minute mark.
- 81' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 83' The crowd applauds Craig Goodwin as he leaves the pitch. Nathan Konstandopoulos steps in for Adelaide United FC.
- 85' A change in the Newcastle United Jets FC ranks — Steven Ugarkovic exits the field as Nick Cowburn enters on 85.
- 87' Adelaide United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 87.
- 90' A moment of madness from Paul Izzo on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Adelaide United FC will be frustrated.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 3
- 20
- 2
- 23
- 8
- 6
-
4
Ryan Strain ↓ George Blackwood 54'
- 11
- 26
-
10
Ken Ilso ↓ Papa Babacar Diawara 68'
Bench
- 30
- 5
-
16
Nathan Konstandopoulos ↑ 83'
-
9
Papa Babacar Diawara ↑ 68'
-
14
George Blackwood ↑ 54'
Coach
Marco Kurz
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 4
- 22
- 17
- 44
- 3
-
6
Steven Ugarkovic ↓ Nick Cowburn 85'
- 10
-
23
Matt Ridenton ↓ Ben Kantarovski 73'
-
8
Jair ↓ Mitchell Austin 76'
Bench
-
16
Nick Cowburn ↑ 85'
-
5
Ben Kantarovski ↑ 73'
-
11
Mitchell Austin ↑ 76'
- 20
- 14
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
2018-10-26
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
D
2018-10-19
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Sydney FC
D
2018-04-22
Melbourne Victory FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2018-04-15
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
W
2018-04-08
Sydney FC
3–0
Adelaide United FC
L
2018-03-30
Adelaide United FC
3–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
Newcastle United Jets FC Form
2018-10-26
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
D
2018-10-21
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2018-03-23
Adelaide United FC
5–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2017-12-16
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
W
2017-11-11
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.05
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
I would bet for:
Adelaide United FC or Newcastle United Jets FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Newcastle United Jets FC
56%
Adelaide United FC or Newcastle United Jets FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.1%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 2
6.8%
3 – 1
5.5%
2 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
4.7%
1 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
3.9%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 0
3.6%
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Newcastle United Jets FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 19% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 16% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

