Newcastle United Jets FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United Jets FC vs Melbourne City FC — A League .
- Newcastle United Jets FC 26 games · 48 pts (2026/27)
- Melbourne City FC 26 games · 38 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 03 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jan | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Nov | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Jun | Melbourne City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 29 Jan | Western United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Nov | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Nov | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Jun | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Jun | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–1 | 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
Newcastle United Jets FC are 1st (48 pts). Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Melbourne City FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 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' Tom Glover has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Arthur Papas will be considering his options from the bench.
- 21' Jamie MacLaren is having his name booked by the referee on 21.
- 26' Newcastle United Jets FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Melbourne City FC backline.
- 28' Riley Warland has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matt Jurman on 28 minute.
- 33' The 26-year-old Angus Thurgate has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 38' Newcastle United Jets FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 39' A moment of madness from Jordan O'Doherty on 39 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Newcastle United Jets FC will be frustrated.
- 40' The referee shows Newcastle United Jets FC player a Yellow card on 40.
- 40' The deadlock is broken! Florin Berenguer gets on the scoresheet on 40 minutes.
- 42' Andrew Nabbout was booked on 42.
- 46' It is a substitution in Newcastle United Jets FC team. Samuel Silvera is replaced by Valentino Yuel on 46 minute.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 52' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jamie MacLaren makes it 0-2.
- 56' Mathew Leckie is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 59' Beka Mikeltadze is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 60' GOAL! Beka Mikeltadze scores on 60.
- 60' Time for substitution for Newcastle United Jets FC. Dylan Murnane is replaced by Taylor Regan.
- 65' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Dylan Murnane suffering a number of foals already.
- 66' Connor Metcalfe is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 70' Carl Jenkinson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Curtis Good on 70 minute.
- 75' It is a cagey affair so far. Newcastle United Jets FC in their trying to find a way past Melbourne City FC's compact .
- 77' That is a Yellow card for Melbourne City FC. Tom Glover will be fuming at that decision.
- 80' It is a substitution in Melbourne City FC team. Florin Berenguer is replaced by Taras Gomulka on 80 minute.
- 84' Angus Thurgate adds to his 0 season tally! Newcastle United Jets FC lead 3-4 — and this changes everything.
- 84' The crowd applauds Riley Warland as he leaves the pitch. Savvas Siatravanis steps in for Newcastle United Jets FC.
- 88' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Savvas Siatravanis on 88 minutes.
- 89' Savvas Siatravanis is having his name booked by the referee on 89.
- 90' Aiden O'Neill was booked on 90.
- 90' Another change for Melbourne City FC made on 90 minute. Mathew Leckie leaves to be changed by Stefan Colakovski.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-4 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 32
- 7
- 4
-
6
Matt Jurman ↓ Riley Warland 28'
- 10
- 9
- 11
-
25
Samuel Silvera ↓ Valentino Yuel 46'
- 1
-
15
Dylan Murnane ↓ Taylor Regan 60'
Bench
-
16
Kostandinos Grozos ↑ 60'
-
19
Taylor Regan ↑ 60'
-
17
Valentino Yuel ↑ 46'
-
44
Riley Warland ↑ 28'
- 14
- 21
- 20
Coach
Arthur Papas
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 8
- 2
- 9
-
15
Andrew Nabbout ↓ Marco Tilio 70'
- 10
- 3
- 18
-
22
Curtis Good ↓ Carl Jenkinson 70'
- 5
- 1
Bench
-
6
Carl Jenkinson ↑ 70'
- 20
- 33
-
23
Marco Tilio ↑ 70'
-
17
Stefan Colakovski ↑ 90'
- 36
-
16
Taras Gomulka ↑ 80'
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
2022-02-08
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–4
Melbourne City FC
L
2022-02-03
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–1
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2022-01-30
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
L
2021-11-28
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
D
2021-11-21
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2021-06-10
Melbourne City FC
1–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
Melbourne City FC Form
2022-02-08
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–4
Melbourne City FC
W
2022-01-29
Western United FC
1–0
Melbourne City FC
L
2021-11-27
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Melbourne City FC
D
2021-11-19
Melbourne City FC
2–1
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2021-06-10
Melbourne City FC
1–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2021-06-06
Melbourne Victory FC
1–1
Melbourne City FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.9
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69
Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for:
Newcastle United Jets FC or Melbourne City FC 75% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Melbourne City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United Jets FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
58%
Newcastle United Jets FC or Melbourne City FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Melbourne City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
6.8%
3 – 1
5.1%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 0
4.1%
0 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 2
4%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United Jets FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United Jets FC covers | Push | Melbourne City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 19% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 16% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.