Adelaide United FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC, A League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Adelaide United FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- Newcastle United Jets FC 26 games · 48 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Cream
- Referee Chris Beath
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Paul Cetrangolo
- Referee Dan Cook
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Nov | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Nov | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Nov | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Nov | Western United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Nov | Perth Glory FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Nov | Sydney FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 26 Oct | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
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
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Newcastle United Jets FC are 1st (48 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/–
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Newcastle United Jets FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/3
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
| Luka Jovanovic | 11 G | 3 A |
| Johnny Yull | 4 G | 5 A |
| Ethan Alagich | 4 G | 4 A |
| Ryan Kitto | 3 G | 1 A |
Newcastle United Jets FC
| Eli Adams | 10 G | 4 A |
| Clayton Taylor | 9 G | 3 A |
| Lachlan Rose | 8 G | 1 A |
| Xavier Bertoncello | 7 G | 1 A |
| Lachlan Bayliss | 5 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Coopers Stadium. Adelaide United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Newcastle United Jets FC.
- 5' Adelaide United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Adelaide United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' Adelaide United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' George Blackwood doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 35' Newcastle United Jets FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 40' Adelaide United FC is showing some good football. However, Adelaide United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 48' GOAL! Mathew Millar fires home to make it 1-1!
- 53' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Newcastle United Jets FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 58' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kaine Sheppard is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Newcastle United Jets FC.
- 63' It’s high time Gertjan Verbeek made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 68' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 70' Adelaide United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nathan Konstandopoulos is hanging George Blackwood on the field on 70 minute.
- 75' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 79' Michael Marrone makes way for Jordan Elsey at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Adelaide United FC.
- 83' What a moment for James Troisi! That strike on 83 puts his side firmly in control.
- 85' The Newcastle United Jets FC bench stirs into life. Jason Hoffman is withdrawn and Kaine Sheppard gets his opportunity.
- 86' Bobby Burns has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ben Kantarovski on 86 minute.
- 2-1 the final result. Newcastle United Jets FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 22
- 20
-
2
Michael Marrone ↓ Jordan Elsey 79'
- 4
- 27
- 17
- 14
- 26
-
35
Al Hassan Toure ↓ Lachlan Brook 79'
Bench
- 30
-
23
Jordan Elsey ↑ 79'
- 7
-
18
Lachlan Brook ↑ 79'
- 6
-
16
Nathan Konstandopoulos ↑ 70'
Coach
Gertjan Verbeek
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 10
- 1
- 22
- 18
- 44
-
5
Ben Kantarovski ↓ Bobby Burns 86'
-
3
Jason Hoffman ↓ Kaine Sheppard 85'
- 6
- 32
-
11
Nick Fitzgerald ↓ Matt Ridenton 70'
Bench
- 4
- 20
-
23
Matt Ridenton ↑ 70'
- 28
-
2
Bobby Burns ↑ 86'
-
14
Kaine Sheppard ↑ 85'
Coach
Ernie Merrick
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Craig Goodwin | 6 |
| Ben Kantarovski | 3 |
| George Blackwood | 3 |
| Stefan Mauk | 3 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 2 |
| Nikola Mileusnic | 2 |
| Nestor Irankunda | 2 |
| Roy O'Donovan | 2 |
Head to Head
Adelaide United FC Form
2019-12-08
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2019-12-01
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2019-11-23
Adelaide United FC
3–1
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2019-11-16
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–3
Adelaide United FC
W
2019-11-10
Adelaide United FC
1–0
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2019-10-26
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
W
Newcastle United Jets FC Form
2019-12-08
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2019-11-30
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–0
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2019-11-16
Western United FC
0–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2019-11-09
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–1
Perth Glory FC
D
2019-11-01
Sydney FC
4–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2019-10-26
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.93
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 66% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Newcastle United Jets FC
47%
Adelaide United FC or Newcastle United Jets FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Adelaide United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.2%
1 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 0
4.8%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.9%
0 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Newcastle United Jets FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 14% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 20% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 15% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.