Newcastle United Jets FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United Jets FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- Newcastle United Jets FC 26 games · 48 pts (2026/27)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Andrew Lindsay
- Referee Nathan MacDonald
- Referee Jonathon Barreiro
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 13 Mar | Sydney FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Mar | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Feb | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Feb | Macarthur FC | A | 0–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Newcastle United Jets FC | Adelaide United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #2 |
| 48 | Points | 43 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 15 / 3 / 8 | W / D / L | 12 / 7 / 7 |
| 55 | Scored | 46 |
| 39 | Conceded | 36 |
| +16 | GD | +10 |
| 1.85 | PPG | 1.65 |
| 58% | Win % | 46% |
Key Stats
76%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Newcastle United Jets FC are 1st (48 pts). Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at McDonald Jones Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' What composure from Kusini Yengi! The Australia international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 11' The deadlock is broken! Stefan Mauk gets on the scoresheet on 11 minutes.
- 15' Time for substitution for Newcastle United Jets FC. Johnny Koutroumbis is replaced by Valentino Yuel.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Newcastle United Jets FC and Adelaide United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' Newcastle United Jets FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Adelaide United FC backline.
- 35' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Steven Ugarkovic.
- 40' GOAL! Ben Halloran scores on 40.
- 43' Magnificent from Craig Goodwin! That is 44 goals in 233 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 46' Fresh legs for Newcastle United Jets FC! Ramy Najjarine comes on to replace Luka Prso.
- 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Liridon Krasniqi on 49.
- 51' Nigel Boogaard picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 56' Another substitution for Newcastle United Jets FC to replace Nigel Boogaard by Lachlan Jackson on 56 minute.
- 61' Ryan Strain has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 66' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 68' The Adelaide United FC manager makes a substitution. Joshua Cavallo departs to be replaced by Joe Caletti.
- 69' The Australia Apostolos Stamatelopoulos breaks the deadlock on 69 minutes. 1-4!
- 71' A moment of madness from Ramy Najjarine on 71 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Newcastle United Jets FC will be frustrated.
- 74' It is a substitution in Newcastle United Jets FC team. Roy O'Donovan is replaced by Blake Archbold on 74 minute.
- 74' The referee has no hesitation. Kusini Yengi is booked for Adelaide United FC — Yellow card on 74.
- 77' Al Hassan Toure gets the nod from Adelaide United FC. He replaces Kusini Yengi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' The whistle greets Javi Lopez as he departs to be replaced by Pacifique Niyongabire.
- 86' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- The final score is 1-4.
Lineups
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 16
- 4
- 2
- 44
- 6
- 32
-
9
Roy O'Donovan ↓ Blake Archbold 74'
- 1
- 33
-
21
Luka Prso ↓ Ramy Najjarine 46'
Bench
-
22
Lachlan Jackson ↑ 56'
-
11
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 46'
-
17
Valentino Yuel ↑ 15'
- 23
- 14
-
28
Blake Archbold ↑ 74'
-
8
Liridon Krasniqi ↑ 46'
Coach
Craig Deans
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 8
- 46
- 22
- 23
-
4
Ryan Strain ↓ Yarad Abetew 81'
- 6
- 11
- 26
-
27
Joshua Cavallo ↓ Joe Caletti 68'
-
29
Yengi Kusini ↓ Al Hassan Toure 77'
Bench
-
18
Joe Caletti ↑ 68'
-
24
Pacifique Niyongabire ↑ 81'
- 3
-
35
Al Hassan Toure ↑ 77'
-
34
Yarad Abetew ↑ 81'
- 33
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Craig Goodwin | 6 |
| George Blackwood | 3 |
| Stefan Mauk | 3 |
| Ben Kantarovski | 3 |
| Zach Clough | 2 |
| Mathew Millar | 2 |
| Luka Jovanovic | 2 |
| Ben Halloran | 2 |
Head to Head
Newcastle United Jets FC Form
2021-03-21
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–4
Adelaide United FC
L
2021-03-13
Sydney FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2021-03-05
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2021-02-28
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2021-02-21
Melbourne Victory FC
0–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2021-02-14
Brisbane Roar FC
0–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
D
Adelaide United FC Form
2021-03-21
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–4
Adelaide United FC
W
2021-03-13
Melbourne Victory FC
1–3
Adelaide United FC
W
2021-03-05
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2021-02-27
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
W
2021-02-19
Adelaide United FC
3–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2021-02-12
Macarthur FC
4–0
Adelaide United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.83
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.26
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 75%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United Jets FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
70%
Newcastle United Jets FC or Adelaide United FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Adelaide United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.2%
1 – 3
5.7%
2 – 3
5.1%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3.2%
1 – 4
Actual
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United Jets FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United Jets FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 9% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 15% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 19% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 14% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.