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

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A League · 2022-23

Melbourne Victory FC

4 – 0

Full Time

Newcastle United Jets FC

Fri 4 Nov 2022 · 08:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Nicholas D'Agostino 7' Y

Y 18' Angus Thurgate

Y 23' Brandon O'Neill

Y 62' Jaushua Sotirio

Y 88' Mark Natta

Overview

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

Melbourne Victory FC 26 games · 40 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

Melbourne Victory FC 17 games · Avg 3.2 goals Newcastle United Jets FC

Last 5 meetings

2022-11-04 Melbourne Victory FC 4–0 Newcastle United Jets FC 2022-04-16 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–2 Melbourne Victory FC 2022-02-12 Melbourne Victory FC 1–2 Newcastle United Jets FC 2021-04-10 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–2 Melbourne Victory FC 2021-02-21 Melbourne Victory FC 0–1 Newcastle United Jets FC

Recent Form

Melbourne Victory FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
04 Nov	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	4–0	W
29 Oct	Brisbane Roar FC	A	0–0	D
22 Oct	Melbourne City FC	H	0–2	L
15 Oct	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	H	0–1	L
08 Oct	Sydney FC	A	3–2	W
07 May	Sydney FC	A	4–1	W

Newcastle United Jets FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
04 Nov	Melbourne Victory FC	A	0–4	L
28 Oct	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	A	0–2	L
22 Oct	Wellington Phoenix FC	H	3–1	W
15 Oct	Perth Glory FC	H	2–1	W
07 May	Central Coast Mariners FC	A	0–2	L
04 May	Western United FC	H	1–1	D

Season Stats

Melbourne Victory FC		Newcastle United Jets FC
#4	Position	#1
40	Points	48
26	Played	26
11 / 7 / 8	W / D / L	15 / 3 / 8
44	Scored	55
33	Conceded	39
+11	GD	+16
1.54	PPG	1.85
42%	Win %	58%

Key Stats

65% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)

65% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

23% Clean Sheets
Melbourne Victory FC this season

18% Clean Sheets
Newcastle United Jets FC this season

Melbourne Victory FC are 4th (40 pts). Newcastle United Jets FC are 1st (48 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Melbourne Victory FC

0-15

–/–

16-30

1/1

31-45

2/1

46-60

1/–

61-75

1/–

76+

1/3

■ 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 Victory FC

Nikolaos Vergos	7 G	1 A
Clarismario	6 G
Mata	5 G	12 A
Keegan Jelacic	5 G	2 A
Charles Nduka	5 G	2 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' Temperatures are rising at as Melbourne Victory FC face off against Newcastle United Jets FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Melbourne Victory FC that had 210 games and scored 299 goals.
7' The referee has no hesitation. Nicholas D'Agostino is booked for Melbourne Victory FC — Yellow card on 7.
12' Melbourne Victory FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Newcastle United Jets FC's shape.
16' Melbourne Victory FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Jake Brimmer on 16.
18' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Angus Thurgate.
23' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Brandon O'Neill.
28' Melbourne Victory FC is showing some good football. However, Melbourne Victory FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
33' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Melbourne Victory FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
38' Paul Izzo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Melbourne Victory FC so far.
43' Mark Natta, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
46' James McGarry makes way for Jason Hoffman at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newcastle United Jets FC.
47' Chris Ikonomidis does the damage! The net is bulging and Melbourne Victory FC surge ahead!
50' The Australia Chris Ikonomidis breaks the deadlock on 50 minutes. 3-0!
54' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nicholas D'Agostino makes no mistake. 4-0!
59' Melbourne Victory FC have won 299 goals from 210 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
62' A moment of madness from Jaushua Sotirio on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Newcastle United Jets FC will be frustrated.
66' Newcastle United Jets FC make a change. Jaushua Sotirio trudges off to be replaced by Trent Buhagiar on 66 minutes.
67' The Newcastle United Jets FC bench stirs into life. Jaushua Sotirio is withdrawn and Trent Buhagiar gets his opportunity.
70' The whistle greets Nani as he departs to be replaced by Ben Folami.
75' Melbourne Victory FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Noah Smith is hanging Cadete on the field on 75 minute.
80' Melbourne Victory FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
82' Newcastle United Jets FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mohamed Al-Taay is hanging Reno Piscopo on the field on 82 minute.
85' The Melbourne Victory FC manager makes a substitution. Stefan Nigro departs to be replaced by Jason Geria.
88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mark Natta on 88.
89' What a moment for Bruno Fornaroli! That strike on 89 puts his side firmly in control.
The points are shared — Melbourne Victory FC 4-0 Newcastle United Jets FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Melbourne Victory FC Lineups

Starting XI

3
Cadete ↓ Noah Smith 75'
17
Nani ↓ Ben Folami 70'
18
Nicholas D'Agostino ↓ Bruno Fornaroli 75'
16
Stefan Nigro ↓ Jason Geria 85'
6
Leigh Broxham
22
Jake Brimmer ↓ Nishan Velupillay 85'
7
Chris Ikonomidis
21
Roderick Miranda
4
Raimon Marchan
8
Joshua Brillante
20
Paul Izzo

Bench

11
Ben Folami ↑ 70'
1
Matt Acton
9
Bruno Fornaroli ↑ 75'
15
George Timotheou
2
Jason Geria ↑ 85'
25
Noah Smith ↑ 75'
24
Nishan Velupillay ↑ 85'

Coach Anthony Popovic

Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups

Starting XI

25
Carl Jenkinson ↓ Dane Ingham 82'
24
James McGarry ↓ Jason Hoffman 46'
6
Brandon O'Neill
32
Angus Thurgate
11
Jaushua Sotirio ↓ Trent Buhagiar 66'
4
Jordan Elsey
9
Beka Mikeltadze
10
Reno Piscopo ↓ Mohamed Al-Taay 82'
33
Mark Natta
20
Michael Weier
8
Beka Dartsmelia ↓ Kostandinos Grozos 66'

Bench

2
Dane Ingham ↑ 82'
7
Trent Buhagiar ↑ 66'
3
Jason Hoffman ↑ 46'
17
Kostandinos Grozos ↑ 66'
5
Matt Jurman
1
Jack Duncan
14
Mohamed Al-Taay ↑ 82'

Coach Arthur Papas

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Bruno Fornaroli	5
Clayton Taylor	4
Beka Mikeltadze	3
Nishan Velupillay	3
Eli Adams	2
Nicholas D'Agostino	2
Terry Antonis	2
Chris Ikonomidis	2

Head to Head

Melbourne Victory FC Form

2022-11-04 Melbourne Victory FC 4–0 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2022-10-29 Brisbane Roar FC 0–0 Melbourne Victory FC D 2022-10-22 Melbourne Victory FC 0–2 Melbourne City FC L 2022-10-15 Melbourne Victory FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2022-10-08 Sydney FC 2–3 Melbourne Victory FC W 2022-05-07 Sydney FC 1–4 Melbourne Victory FC W

Newcastle United Jets FC Form

2022-11-04 Melbourne Victory FC 4–0 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2022-10-28 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–0 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2022-10-22 Newcastle United Jets FC 3–1 Wellington Phoenix FC W 2022-10-15 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–1 Perth Glory FC W 2022-05-07 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–0 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2022-05-04 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–1 Western United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

2.1 Melbourne Victory FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.24 Newcastle United Jets FC xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Melbourne Victory FC56% Draw23% Newcastle United Jets FC21%

Actual: Melbourne Victory FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes62% 0% No38%

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 Victory FC or Draw

79%

Draw or Newcastle United Jets FC

44%

Melbourne Victory FC or Newcastle United Jets FC

77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Melbourne Victory FC41% Draw41% Newcastle United Jets FC18%

Actual: Melbourne Victory FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–0 not predicted

4 – 0

Actual

1 – 1

10.1%

2 – 1

9.3%

2 – 0

7.8%

1 – 0

6.9%

3 – 1

6.5%

2 – 2

5.8%

1 – 2

5.5%

3 – 0

5.3%

0 – 0

3 – 2

4.1%

0 – 1

3.7%

4 – 1

3.5%

Asian Handicap — Melbourne Victory FC

Handicap	Melbourne Victory FC covers	Push	Newcastle United Jets FC covers
-2.5	17%	—	83%
-2	17%	17%	66%
-1.5	34%	—	66%
-1	34%	21%	44%
-0.5	56%	—	44%
+0.5	79%	—	21%
+1	79%	12%	9%
+1.5	91%	—	9%
+2	91%	6%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet

30% ✗

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.