Newcastle United Jets FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United Jets FC vs Melbourne City FC — A League .
- Newcastle United Jets FC 26 games · 48 pts (2025/26)
- Melbourne City FC 26 games · 38 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Adam Kersey
- Referee James Cleal
- Referee
- Referee Ryan Gallagher
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Melbourne City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Feb | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 5–1 | W |
| 27 Jan | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Jan | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Sydney FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Feb | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | Sydney FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Jan | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 19 Jan | Perth Glory FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Newcastle United Jets FC | Melbourne City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #6 |
| 48 | Points | 38 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 15 / 3 / 8 | W / D / L | 10 / 8 / 8 |
| 55 | Scored | 33 |
| 39 | Conceded | 33 |
| +16 | GD | +0 |
| 1.85 | PPG | 1.46 |
| 58% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Melbourne City FC this season
Melbourne City FC this season
Newcastle United Jets FC are 1st (48 pts). Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Melbourne City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
4/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/–
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
Melbourne City FC
| Max Caputo | 8 G | 1 A |
| Marcus Younis | 7 G | 3 A |
| Medin Memeti | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Newcastle United Jets FC have kicked off against Melbourne City FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Newcastle United Jets FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Bart Schenkeveld has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 22' What composure from Jair! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 27' Ivan Vujica is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Newcastle United Jets FC tonight.
- 32' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ernie Merrick might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 42' Both keepers have barely been tested. Newcastle United Jets FC and Melbourne City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 47' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 52' Melbourne City FC make a change. Harrison Delbridge trudges off to be replaced by Riley McGree on 52 minutes.
- 55' Jamie MacLaren has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 55 minutes.
- 60' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 64' Fresh legs for Newcastle United Jets FC! Jake Adelson comes on to replace Angus Thurgate.
- 69' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Curtis Good made 208 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 70' Another substitution for Newcastle United Jets FC to replace Steven Ugarkovic by Joseph Champness on 70 minute.
- 75' The Australia Joseph Champness breaks the deadlock on 75 minutes. 2-1!
- 78' The referee calls foul for Nikolai Topor-Stanley. He receives a Yellow card.
- 79' Roy O'Donovan is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 83' Bart Schenkeveld has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 83.
- 84' The Melbourne City FC bench stirs into life. Shayon Harrison is withdrawn and Lachlan Wales gets his opportunity.
- 88' Jake Adelson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 88.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Newcastle United Jets FC take all three points.
Lineups
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 22
- 13
- 18
- 44
- 6
-
32
Angus Thurgate ↓ Jake Adelson 64'
- 20
- 23
- 8
-
14
Kaine Sheppard ↓ Roy O'Donovan 64'
Bench
-
24
Joseph Champness ↑ 70'
-
9
Roy O'Donovan ↑ 64'
-
29
Jake Adelson ↑ 64'
- 40
- 28
Coach
Ernie Merrick
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 29
- 27
- 18
- 3
- 5
- 4
- 26
- 22
- 2
-
9
Shayon Harrison ↓ Lachlan Wales 84'
Bench
- 1
-
8
Riley McGree ↑ 52'
- 13
-
19
Lachlan Wales ↑ 84'
- 7
Coach
Warren Joyce
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
Newcastle United Jets FC Form
2019-02-15
Newcastle United Jets FC
3–1
Melbourne City FC
W
2019-02-07
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2019-02-01
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–5
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2019-01-27
Perth Glory FC
2–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2019-01-23
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2019-01-19
Sydney FC
1–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
Melbourne City FC Form
2019-02-15
Newcastle United Jets FC
3–1
Melbourne City FC
L
2019-02-09
Melbourne City FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
2019-02-03
Sydney FC
2–0
Melbourne City FC
L
2019-01-26
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–0
Melbourne City FC
L
2019-01-22
Melbourne City FC
4–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2019-01-19
Melbourne City FC
0–0
Perth Glory FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.98
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 61% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Newcastle United Jets FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.21
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United Jets FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
46%
Newcastle United Jets FC or Melbourne City FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Newcastle United Jets FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
7.9%
1 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 0
5.6%
3 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
3.8%
4 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United Jets FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United Jets FC covers | Push | Melbourne City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 16% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 22% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.