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 26 games · 38 pts (2025/26)
- Newcastle United Jets FC 26 games · 48 pts (2025/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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)
H2H (19 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Melbourne City FC this season
Melbourne City FC this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Melbourne City FC to score. At the same time, Newcastle United Jets FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Angus Thurgate is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Melbourne City FC so far.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Dylan Murnane is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Newcastle United Jets FC tonight.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nuno Reis is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Newcastle United Jets FC.
- 23' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jason Hoffman on 23 minutes.
- 28' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Melbourne City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 33' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 38' Melbourne City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 42' Taylor Regan picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' A tactical swap from Newcastle United Jets FC — Kostandinos Grozos on, Angus Thurgate off on 46 minutes.
- 47' What a moment for Jamie MacLaren! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' Mathew Leckie is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 54' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Taylor Regan on 54 minutes.
- 56' The whistle greets Jason Hoffman as he departs to be replaced by Dylan Murnane.
- 58' Time for substitution for Newcastle United Jets FC. Daniel Penha is replaced by Dylan Murnane.
- 61' It is a substitution in Newcastle United Jets FC team. Jordan O'Doherty is replaced by Mario Arques on 61 minute.
- 62' A change in the Newcastle United Jets FC ranks — Jordan O'Doherty exits the field as Mario Arques enters on 62.
- 64' Carl Jenkinson makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Melbourne City FC are in front.
- 67' The crowd applauds Florin Berenguer as he leaves the pitch. Connor Metcalfe steps in for Melbourne City FC.
- 72' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 73' The referee calls foul for Connor Metcalfe. He receives a Yellow card.
- 78' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 80' A tactical swap from Melbourne City FC — Manuel Pucciarelli on, Andrew Nabbout off on 80 minutes.
- 81' Taras Gomulka is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aiden O'Neill at the 81 minute mark.
- 86' Newcastle United Jets FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' Another change for Newcastle United Jets FC made on 90 minute. Valentino Yuel leaves to be changed by Samuel Silvera.
- It finishes all square. Melbourne City FC and Newcastle United Jets FC share the spoils 3-0.
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 |
| Adrian Luna | 2 |
| Mathew Leckie | 2 |
| Riley McGree | 2 |
| Steven Ugarkovic | 2 |
| Luke Brattan | 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
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
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

