Thursday , 2 July 2026

Melbourne City FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2022-23
Melbourne City FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Newcastle United Jets FC
Sun 2 Apr 2023 · 05:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Scott Jamieson 21' Y
Scott Jamieson 41' R
Y 78' Angus Thurgate
Y 88' Callum Timmins
Y 89' Callum Timmins

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
2023-04-02 Melbourne City FC 1–1 Newcastle United Jets FC 2022-11-12 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC 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

Recent Form

Melbourne City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Apr Newcastle United Jets FC H 1–1 D
19 Mar Macarthur FC A 1–1 D
12 Mar Brisbane Roar FC H 2–1 W
03 Mar Adelaide United FC A 2–4 L
25 Feb Sydney FC H 3–2 W
18 Feb Melbourne Victory FC A 2–3 L
Newcastle United Jets FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Apr Melbourne City FC A 1–1 D
18 Mar Perth Glory FC H 2–2 D
11 Mar Adelaide United FC H 2–4 L
04 Mar Wellington Phoenix FC A 1–2 L
25 Feb Western United FC H 1–3 L
18 Feb Macarthur FC A 1–0 W

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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Newcastle United Jets FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rado Vidosic might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 20' Newcastle United Jets FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 21' Scott Jamieson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 21' The crowd applauds Nuno Reis as he leaves the pitch. Callum Talbot steps in for Melbourne City FC.
  • 26' Newcastle United Jets FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 29' Newcastle United Jets FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Beka Mikeltadze on 29.
  • 31' Beka Mikeltadze adds to his 0 season tally! Newcastle United Jets FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 36' Dane Ingham needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 41' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Scott Jamieson.
  • 46' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 51' The travelling Newcastle United Jets FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 56' Melbourne City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Newcastle United Jets FC backline.
  • 61' The home supporters are growing impatient. Melbourne City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 65' The supporters are chanting for Manabu Saito. He replaces Reno Piscopo on 65 minute.
  • 70' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 75' With 0 assists to his name this season, Curtis Good is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Newcastle United Jets FC.
  • 76' The Newcastle United Jets FC bench stirs into life. Trent Buhagiar is withdrawn and Jason Hoffman gets his opportunity.
  • 77' Callum Timmins is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kostandinos Grozos at the 77 minute mark.
  • 78' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Angus Thurgate.
  • 83' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Thomas Lam made 232 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 86' Another change for Newcastle United Jets FC made on 86 minute. Thomas Aquilina leaves to be changed by Mark Natta.
  • 88' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Callum Timmins.
  • 89' A moment of madness from Callum Timmins on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Newcastle United Jets FC will be frustrated.
  • 90' A change in the Melbourne City FC ranks — Valon Berisha exits the field as Max Caputo enters on 90.
  • It finishes all square. Melbourne City FC and Newcastle United Jets FC share the spoils 1-1.

Lineups

Melbourne City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rado Vidosic

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

2023-04-02 Melbourne City FC 1–1 Newcastle United Jets FC 2022-11-12 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC 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

Melbourne City FC Form

2023-04-02 Melbourne City FC 1–1 Newcastle United Jets FC D 2023-03-19 Macarthur FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC D 2023-03-12 Melbourne City FC 2–1 Brisbane Roar FC W 2023-03-03 Adelaide United FC 4–2 Melbourne City FC L 2023-02-25 Melbourne City FC 3–2 Sydney FC W 2023-02-18 Melbourne Victory FC 3–2 Melbourne City FC L

Newcastle United Jets FC Form

2023-04-02 Melbourne City FC 1–1 Newcastle United Jets FC D 2023-03-18 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–2 Perth Glory FC D 2023-03-11 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–4 Adelaide United FC L 2023-03-04 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–1 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2023-02-25 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–3 Western United FC L 2023-02-18 Macarthur FC 0–1 Newcastle United Jets FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.67 Melbourne City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5 Newcastle United Jets FC xG
I would bet for: Melbourne City FC or Newcastle United Jets FC 75% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Melbourne City FC45% Draw25% Newcastle United Jets FC30%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Melbourne City FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Newcastle United Jets FC
55%
Melbourne City FC or Newcastle United Jets FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Melbourne City FC31% Draw43% Newcastle United Jets FC26%
Actual: Newcastle United Jets FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.3%
0 – 0
5.9%
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 1
5.6%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Melbourne City FC

Handicap Melbourne City FC covers Push Newcastle United Jets FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 19% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 17% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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