Melbourne City FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC, A League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Melbourne City FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC — A League .
- Melbourne City FC 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Newcastle United Jets FC 4 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Melbourne City FC and Newcastle United Jets FC.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Arthur Papas will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' 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.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Arthur Papas might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 23' Jason Hoffman is having his name booked by the referee on 23.
- 28' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 33' Newcastle United Jets FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 38' With 0 assists to his name this season, Dane Ingham is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Melbourne City FC.
- 42' Taylor Regan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 42.
- 46' A change in the Newcastle United Jets FC ranks — Angus Thurgate exits the field as Kostandinos Grozos enters on 46.
- 47' What a moment for Jamie MacLaren! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Mathew Leckie makes it 2-0.
- 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Taylor Regan on 54.
- 56' Dylan Murnane has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jason Hoffman on 56 minute.
- 58' Dylan Murnane is replacing Daniel Penha for the Newcastle United Jets FC side.
- 61' Jordan O'Doherty makes way for Mario Arques at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newcastle United Jets FC.
- 62' Mario Arques is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jordan O'Doherty at the 62 minute mark.
- 64' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Carl Jenkinson makes it 3-0.
- 67' Florin Berenguer makes way for Connor Metcalfe at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Melbourne City FC.
- 72' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Connor Metcalfe argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 78' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 80' Melbourne City FC ring the changes. Andrew Nabbout has done his job and it is now time for Manuel Pucciarelli to step up.
- 81' The Melbourne City FC manager makes a substitution. Aiden O'Neill departs to be replaced by Taras Gomulka.
- 86' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 90' The whistle greets Valentino Yuel as he departs to be replaced by Samuel Silvera.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 7
-
8
Aiden O'Neill ↓ Taras Gomulka 81'
- 2
- 9
- 15
- 4
- 10
- 5
- 23
- 1
Bench
-
20
Manuel Pucciarelli ↑ 80'
- 33
-
18
Connor Metcalfe ↑ 67'
- 22
-
17
Stefan Colakovski ↑ 80'
-
16
Taras Gomulka ↑ 81'
- 34
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
3
Jason Hoffman ↓ Dylan Murnane 56'
- 32
-
7
Jordan O'Doherty ↓ Mario Arques 62'
- 4
- 19
- 10
- 9
-
11
Daniel Penha ↓ Dylan Murnane 58'
-
17
Valentino Yuel ↓ Samuel Silvera 90'
- 1
Bench
-
16
Kostandinos Grozos ↑ 46'
- 23
-
25
Samuel Silvera ↑ 90'
-
15
Dylan Murnane ↑ 58'
-
21
Savvas Siatravanis ↑ 62'
- 20
-
8
Mario Arques ↑ 62'
Coach
Arthur Papas
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
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
3 / 4
2.32
Melbourne City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Melbourne City FC to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.4
Actual: No — clean sheet
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
Melbourne City FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Newcastle United Jets FC
37%
Melbourne City FC or Newcastle United Jets FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
9%
1 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
5%
0 – 0
4.7%
1 – 2
4.4%
4 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
3.9%
4 – 0
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Melbourne City FC
| Handicap | Melbourne City FC covers | Push | Newcastle United Jets FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 19% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 22% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
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.