Melbourne City FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Melbourne City FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC — A League at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
- Melbourne City FC 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Newcastle United Jets FC 4 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Wilson Brown
- Referee Stephen Lucas
- Referee Alex King
- Referee Lachlan Keevers
- Referee Andrew Meimarakis
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar FC | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Melbourne City FC | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Perth Glory FC | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Auckland FC | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory FC | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | Adelaide United FC | 3 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Jun | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 May | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 16 May | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 May | Adelaide United FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 09 May | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun | Melbourne City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Jun | Perth Glory FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jun | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 May | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 May | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 May | Sydney FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Melbourne City FC | Newcastle United Jets FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #10 |
| 7 | Points | 2 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 2 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 2 / 2 |
| 6 | Scored | 4 |
| 6 | Conceded | 8 |
| +0 | GD | -4 |
| 1.75 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Melbourne City FC this season
Melbourne City FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
Melbourne City FC are 4th (7 pts). Newcastle United Jets FC are 10th (2 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Melbourne City FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Newcastle United Jets FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Melbourne City FC
| Andrew Nabbout | 2 G | |
| Emiliano Marcondes | 1 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Rossetto | 1 G | |
| Awer Mabil | 1 G | |
| Quinn MacNicol | 1 G |
Newcastle United Jets FC
| Patrick Wood | 1 G |
| Nikolaos Vergos | 1 G |
| Xavier Bertoncello | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Melbourne City FC and Newcastle United Jets FC has kicked off!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Craig Deans might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 9' Magnificent from Stefan Colakovski! That is 9 goals in 212 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 13' Controversy at the stadium! Jordan O'Doherty argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 17' Melbourne City FC make a change. Rostyn Griffiths trudges off to be replaced by Alec Mills on 17 minutes.
- 20' Blake Archbold has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jason Hoffman on 20 minute.
- 21' The whistle greets Jason Hoffman as he departs to be replaced by Blake Archbold.
- 23' A goal from the Australia international Archie Goodwin! He fires home on 23 to make it 1-1!
- 28' It looks surprising Newcastle United Jets FC does not make any changes. Aiden O'Neill has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 32' What composure from Johnny Koutroumbis! The Australia international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 37' Poor challenge from Aiden O'Neill. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 42' Australia international Ben Garuccio has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' Another substitution for Melbourne City FC to replace Andrew Nabbout by Nathaniel Atkinson on 46 minute.
- 51' Rostyn Griffiths has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 59' A goal from the Australia international Scott Jamieson! He fires home on 59 to make it 2-2!
- 60' Another change for Melbourne City FC made on 60 minute. Stefan Colakovski leaves to be changed by Ben Garuccio.
- 61' Ben Garuccio is replacing Stefan Colakovski for the Melbourne City FC side.
- 63' The supporters are chanting for Ali Abbas. He replaces Luka Prso on 63 minute.
- 64' The whistle greets Ali Abbas as he departs to be replaced by Kosta Petratos.
- 68' Time for substitution for Melbourne City FC. Craig Noone is replaced by Marco Tilio.
- 69' Goal! Jamie MacLaren scores his 110 goal in 309 matches.
- 73' Valentino Yuel makes way for Lucas Mauragis at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newcastle United Jets FC.
- 74' Melbourne City FC ring the changes. Connor Metcalfe has done his job and it is now time for Florin Berenguer to step up.
- 75' It is a substitution in Melbourne City FC team. Andrew Nabbout is replaced by Stefan Colakovski on 75 minute.
- 77' Another substitution for Melbourne City FC to replace Adrian Luna by Raphael Borges Rodrigues on 77 minute.
- 79' Time for substitution for Melbourne City FC. Jamie MacLaren is replaced by Naoki Tsubaki.
- 81' The whistle greets Apostolos Stamatelopoulos as he departs to be replaced by Kosta Petratos.
- 86' Matthew Millar needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 87' Steven Ugarkovic does the damage! The net is bulging and Newcastle United Jets FC surge ahead!
- 88' Alec Mills has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 88.
- 89' Apostolos Stamatelopoulos adds to his 0 season tally! Newcastle United Jets FC lead 3-4 — and this changes everything.
- Melbourne City FC will have plenty to reflect on. Newcastle United Jets FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 2
- 15
- 4
- 10
- 3
-
7
Rostyn Griffiths ↓ Alec Mills 17'
- 23
- 20
- 1
- 17
Bench
- 33
-
19
Ben Garuccio ↑ 61'
-
39
Anthony Lesiotis ↑ 77'
-
13
Nathaniel Atkinson ↑ 46'
- 14
-
35
Raphael Borges Rodrigues ↑ 77'
-
43
Alec Mills ↑ 17'
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 44
-
3
Jason Hoffman ↓ Blake Archbold 21'
- 32
- 9
- 7
- 23
-
14
Ali Abbas ↓ Kosta Petratos 64'
- 27
- 26
- 16
Bench
-
19
Kosta Petratos ↑ 64'
- 1
- 33
- 18
-
28
Blake Archbold ↑ 21'
- 51
Coach
Craig Deans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie MacLaren | 11 |
| Beka Mikeltadze | 4 |
| Florin Berenguer | 3 |
| Luke Brattan | 2 |
| Roy O'Donovan | 2 |
| Scott Jamieson | 2 |
| Adrian Luna | 2 |
| Mathew Leckie | 2 |
Head to Head
Melbourne City FC Form
2021-06-10
Melbourne City FC
1–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2021-06-06
Melbourne Victory FC
1–1
Melbourne City FC
D
2021-05-25
Brisbane Roar FC
3–0
Melbourne City FC
L
2021-05-16
Melbourne City FC
2–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2021-05-13
Melbourne City FC
4–1
Adelaide United FC
W
2021-05-09
Melbourne City FC
3–2
Brisbane Roar FC
W
Newcastle United Jets FC Form
2021-06-10
Melbourne City FC
1–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2021-06-05
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–1
Perth Glory FC
D
2021-06-01
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2021-05-21
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Brisbane Roar FC
L
2021-05-15
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2021-05-08
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–1
Sydney FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.95
Melbourne City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Newcastle United Jets FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.31
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Melbourne City FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Newcastle United Jets FC
54%
Melbourne City FC or Newcastle United Jets FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
6.9%
1 – 0
6.5%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.1%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 0
5.2%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Melbourne City FC
| Handicap | Melbourne City FC covers | Push | Newcastle United Jets FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 21% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
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.

