Melbourne City FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' Three points are at stake. Melbourne City FC host Newcastle United Jets FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' The travelling Newcastle United Jets FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Melbourne City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 21' That is a Yellow card for Melbourne City FC. Scott Jamieson will be fuming at that decision.
- 21' Melbourne City FC make a change. Nuno Reis trudges off to be replaced by Callum Talbot on 21 minutes.
- 26' 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.
- 29' Beka Mikeltadze is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 31' The deadlock is broken! Beka Mikeltadze gets on the scoresheet on 31 minutes.
- 36' The 32-year-old Thomas Lam has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Scott Jamieson on 41.
- 46' Melbourne City FC have won 392 goals from 212 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Melbourne City FC and Newcastle United Jets FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 56' Newcastle United Jets FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' It looks surprising Newcastle United Jets FC does not make any changes. Reno Piscopo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 65' Manabu Saito has so much to prove this time. He replaces Reno Piscopo on 65 minute.
- 70' Newcastle United Jets FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 75' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 76' Time for substitution for Newcastle United Jets FC. Trent Buhagiar is replaced by Jason Hoffman.
- 77' Another change for Newcastle United Jets FC made on 77 minute. Kostandinos Grozos leaves to be changed by Callum Timmins.
- 78' Angus Thurgate was booked on 78.
- 83' The home supporters are growing impatient. Melbourne City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 86' Mark Natta has so much to prove this time. He replaces Thomas Aquilina on 86 minute.
- 88' Callum Timmins was booked on 88.
- 89' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Callum Timmins.
- 90' Max Caputo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Valon Berisha on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
14
Valon Berisha ↓ Max Caputo 90'
- 13
- 9
- 15
-
4
Nuno Reis ↓ Callum Talbot 21'
- 3
- 22
-
23
Marco Tilio ↓ Florin Berenguer 77'
- 1
- 38
Bench
- 2
-
10
Florin Berenguer ↑ 77'
- 35
-
25
Callum Talbot ↑ 21'
- 18
-
37
Max Caputo ↑ 90'
- 40
Coach
Rado Vidosic
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 2
-
7
Trent Buhagiar ↓ Jason Hoffman 76'
- 6
- 32
- 17
-
5
Matt Jurman ↓ Phillip Cancar 86'
- 9
-
10
Reno Piscopo ↓ Manabu Saito 65'
-
39
Thomas Aquilina ↓ Mark Natta 86'
- 20
Bench
-
3
Jason Hoffman ↑ 76'
-
4
Manabu Saito ↑ 65'
- 1
-
19
Callum Timmins ↑ 77'
- 18
-
33
Mark Natta ↑ 86'
-
22
Phillip Cancar ↑ 86'
Coach
Arthur Papas
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie MacLaren | 11 |
| Beka Mikeltadze | 4 |
| Florin Berenguer | 3 |
| Mathew Leckie | 2 |
| Riley McGree | 2 |
| Steven Ugarkovic | 2 |
| Luke Brattan | 2 |
| Roy O'Donovan | 2 |
Head to Head
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
2.12
Melbourne City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Melbourne City FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Newcastle United Jets FC
42%
Melbourne City FC or Newcastle United Jets FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Newcastle United Jets FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.8%
1 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
6.1%
0 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 2
3.8%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Melbourne City FC
| Handicap | Melbourne City FC covers | Push | Newcastle United Jets FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 22% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.