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Melbourne City FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC, A League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2021-22
Melbourne City FC
3 – 0
Full Time
Newcastle United Jets FC
Fri 18 Feb 2022 · 08:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 23' Jason Hoffman
Andrew Nabbout 23' Y
Y 42' Taylor Regan
R 54' Taylor Regan
Connor Metcalfe 73' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Melbourne City FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC — A League .

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
2022-02-18 Melbourne City FC 3–0 Newcastle United Jets FC 2022-02-08 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–4 Melbourne City FC 2021-06-10 Melbourne City FC 1–2 Newcastle United Jets FC 2021-04-29 Melbourne City FC 3–1 Newcastle United Jets FC 2021-02-07 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC

Recent Form

Melbourne City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Feb Newcastle United Jets FC H 3–0 W
15 Feb Adelaide United FC H 1–2 L
11 Feb Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 3–1 W
08 Feb Newcastle United Jets FC A 4–2 W
29 Jan Western United FC A 0–1 L
27 Nov Adelaide United FC A 2–2 D
Newcastle United Jets FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Feb Melbourne City FC A 0–3 L
12 Feb Melbourne Victory FC A 2–1 W
08 Feb Melbourne City FC H 2–4 L
03 Feb Brisbane Roar FC H 2–1 W
30 Jan Adelaide United FC H 1–2 L
28 Nov Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 2–2 D

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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Melbourne City FC have kicked off against Newcastle United Jets FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 15' Marco Tilio has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 23' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jason Hoffman.
  • 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 33' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Melbourne City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 38' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 42' The referee shows Newcastle United Jets FC player a Yellow card on 42.
  • 46' Newcastle United Jets FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kostandinos Grozos is hanging Angus Thurgate on the field on 46 minute.
  • 47' Against the run of play, Jamie MacLaren has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 52' Goal! Mathew Leckie scores his 24 goal in 469 matches.
  • 54' Taylor Regan was booked on 54.
  • 56' Jason Hoffman makes way for Dylan Murnane at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newcastle United Jets FC.
  • 58' The supporters are chanting for Dylan Murnane. He replaces Daniel Penha on 58 minute.
  • 61' Mario Arques has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jordan O'Doherty on 61 minute.
  • 62' A tactical swap from Newcastle United Jets FC — Mario Arques on, Jordan O'Doherty off on 62 minutes.
  • 64' Carl Jenkinson doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 67' Connor Metcalfe has so much to prove this time. He replaces Florin Berenguer on 67 minute.
  • 72' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 73' Connor Metcalfe has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 73.
  • 78' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 80' The whistle greets Andrew Nabbout as he departs to be replaced by Manuel Pucciarelli.
  • 81' Melbourne City FC ring the changes. Aiden O'Neill has done his job and it is now time for Taras Gomulka to step up.
  • 86' Melbourne City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Newcastle United Jets FC's shape.
  • 90' The whistle greets Valentino Yuel as he departs to be replaced by Samuel Silvera.
  • The points are shared — Melbourne City FC 3-0 Newcastle United Jets FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Melbourne City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arthur Papas

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

2022-02-18 Melbourne City FC 3–0 Newcastle United Jets FC 2022-02-08 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–4 Melbourne City FC 2021-06-10 Melbourne City FC 1–2 Newcastle United Jets FC 2021-04-29 Melbourne City FC 3–1 Newcastle United Jets FC 2021-02-07 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC

Melbourne City FC Form

2022-02-18 Melbourne City FC 3–0 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2022-02-15 Melbourne City FC 1–2 Adelaide United FC L 2022-02-11 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–3 Melbourne City FC W 2022-02-08 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–4 Melbourne City FC W 2022-01-29 Western United FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC L 2021-11-27 Adelaide United FC 2–2 Melbourne City FC D

Newcastle United Jets FC Form

2022-02-18 Melbourne City FC 3–0 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2022-02-12 Melbourne Victory FC 1–2 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2022-02-08 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–4 Melbourne City FC L 2022-02-03 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–1 Brisbane Roar FC W 2022-01-30 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–2 Adelaide United FC L 2021-11-28 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–2 Newcastle United Jets FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.87 Melbourne City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47 Newcastle United Jets FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Melbourne City FC50% Draw23% Newcastle United Jets FC27%
Actual: Melbourne City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Melbourne City FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Newcastle United Jets FC
50%
Melbourne City FC or Newcastle United Jets FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Melbourne City FC34% Draw42% Newcastle United Jets FC24%
Actual: Melbourne City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.2%
1 – 0
6%
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
Actual

Asian Handicap — Melbourne City FC

Handicap Melbourne City FC covers Push Newcastle United Jets FC covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 14% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 20% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 16% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✗
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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