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Melbourne City FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2020-21
Melbourne City FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Newcastle United Jets FC
Thu 29 Apr 2021 · 09:05 UTC AAMI Park HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

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Melbourne City FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC — A League at AAMI Park.

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

11
2
6
Melbourne City FC 19 games · Avg 2.5 goals Newcastle United Jets FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-04-29 Melbourne City FC 3–1 Newcastle United Jets FC 2021-02-07 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC 2020-03-23 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–1 Melbourne City FC 2020-01-18 Melbourne City FC 2–0 Newcastle United Jets FC 2019-12-15 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–4 Melbourne City FC

Recent Form

Melbourne City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Apr Newcastle United Jets FC H 3–1 W
24 Apr Macarthur FC A 1–1 D
17 Apr Melbourne Victory FC H 7–0 W
10 Apr Sydney FC A 1–1 D
05 Apr Wellington Phoenix FC A 3–2 W
01 Apr Western United FC A 1–2 L
Newcastle United Jets FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Apr Melbourne City FC A 1–3 L
26 Apr Western United FC A 0–2 L
18 Apr Macarthur FC A 2–2 D
13 Apr Perth Glory FC H 1–1 D
10 Apr Melbourne Victory FC H 1–2 L
05 Apr Western United FC H 0–1 L

Season Stats

Melbourne City FC Newcastle United Jets FC
#6 Position #1
38 Points 48
26 Played 26
10 / 8 / 8 W / D / L 15 / 3 / 8
33 Scored 55
33 Conceded 39
+0 GD +16
1.46 PPG 1.85
38% Win % 58%

Key Stats

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
53% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
38% Clean Sheets
Melbourne City FC this season
18% Clean Sheets
Newcastle United Jets FC this season

Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 pts). Newcastle United Jets FC are 1st (48 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Melbourne City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
4/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/–
76+
2/4
■ 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)

Melbourne City FC
Max Caputo 8 G 1 A
Marcus Younis 7 G 3 A
Medin Memeti 5 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' Temperatures are rising at AAMI Park as Melbourne City FC face off against Newcastle United Jets FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Newcastle United Jets FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 10' The 26-year-old Angus Thurgate has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Melbourne City FC in their trying to find a way past Newcastle United Jets FC's compact .
  • 20' Melbourne City FC have won 386 goals from 208 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 32' The Australia Andrew Nabbout breaks the deadlock on 32 minutes. 1-0!
  • 37' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jason Hoffman suffering a number of foals already.
  • 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 47' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 52' Newcastle United Jets FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 57' Newcastle United Jets FC is showing some good football. However, Newcastle United Jets FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 59' GOAL! Scott Jamieson scores on 59.
  • 63' Newcastle United Jets FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ali Abbas is hanging Luka Prso on the field on 63 minute.
  • 68' The whistle greets Craig Noone as he departs to be replaced by Marco Tilio.
  • 69' Jamie MacLaren makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Melbourne City FC are in front.
  • 73' Lucas Mauragis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Valentino Yuel on 73 minute.
  • 74' A tactical swap from Melbourne City FC — Florin Berenguer on, Connor Metcalfe off on 74 minutes.
  • 75' Melbourne City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Stefan Colakovski is hanging Andrew Nabbout on the field on 75 minute.
  • 79' Fresh legs for Melbourne City FC! Naoki Tsubaki comes on to replace Jamie MacLaren.
  • 81' Another change for Newcastle United Jets FC made on 81 minute. Apostolos Stamatelopoulos leaves to be changed by Kosta Petratos.
  • 86' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Melbourne City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 87' What composure from Steven Peter Ugarkovic! The international strokes it home. 3-1.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 3-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Melbourne City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Craig Deans

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jamie MacLaren 11
Beka Mikeltadze 4
Florin Berenguer 3
Adrian Luna 2
Mathew Leckie 2
Riley McGree 2
Steven Ugarkovic 2
Luke Brattan 2

Head to Head

2021-04-29 Melbourne City FC 3–1 Newcastle United Jets FC 2021-02-07 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC 2020-03-23 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–1 Melbourne City FC 2020-01-18 Melbourne City FC 2–0 Newcastle United Jets FC 2019-12-15 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–4 Melbourne City FC

Melbourne City FC Form

2021-04-29 Melbourne City FC 3–1 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2021-04-24 Macarthur FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC D 2021-04-17 Melbourne City FC 7–0 Melbourne Victory FC W 2021-04-10 Sydney FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC D 2021-04-05 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–3 Melbourne City FC W 2021-04-01 Western United FC 2–1 Melbourne City FC L

Newcastle United Jets FC Form

2021-04-29 Melbourne City FC 3–1 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2021-04-26 Western United FC 2–0 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2021-04-18 Macarthur FC 2–2 Newcastle United Jets FC D 2021-04-13 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–1 Perth Glory FC D 2021-04-10 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–2 Melbourne Victory FC L 2021-04-05 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–1 Western United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.3 Melbourne City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3 Newcastle United Jets FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Melbourne City FC60% Draw21% Newcastle United Jets FC19%
Actual: Melbourne City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.6
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 69%
31%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

Melbourne City FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Newcastle United Jets FC
40%
Melbourne City FC or Newcastle United Jets FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Melbourne City FC43% Draw39% Newcastle United Jets FC18%
Actual: Melbourne City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
9%
2 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 0
5.8%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 0
4%
4 – 1
4%
4 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Melbourne City FC

Handicap Melbourne City FC covers Push Newcastle United Jets FC covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 17% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 21% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 12% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.