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Newcastle United Jets FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2023-24
Newcastle United Jets FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Melbourne City FC
Sun 3 Dec 2023 · 06:00 UTC McDonald Jones Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Reno Piscopo 68' Y
Y 78' Jamie Young

Overview

Match Preview

Newcastle United Jets FC vs Melbourne City FC — A League at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Shane Skinner
  • Referee Joanna Charaktis (Australia)

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

6
2
11
Newcastle United Jets FC 19 games · Avg 2.5 goals Melbourne City FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-03 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–2 Melbourne City FC 2023-04-02 Melbourne City FC 1–1 Newcastle United Jets FC 2022-11-12 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC 2022-02-18 Melbourne City FC 3–0 Newcastle United Jets FC 2022-02-08 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–4 Melbourne City FC

Recent Form

Newcastle United Jets FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Dec Melbourne City FC H 0–2 L
25 Nov Central Coast Mariners FC A 1–3 L
11 Nov Western United FC A 1–0 W
05 Nov Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 2–2 D
29 Oct Melbourne Victory FC A 3–5 L
22 Oct Perth Glory FC A 2–2 D
Melbourne City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Dec Newcastle United Jets FC A 2–0 W
25 Nov Wellington Phoenix FC A 0–1 L
12 Nov Macarthur FC H 3–3 D
03 Nov Sydney FC H 2–0 W
29 Oct Adelaide United FC A 0–6 L
21 Oct Western United FC H 1–2 L

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)
53% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Newcastle United Jets FC are 1st (48 pts). Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Newcastle United Jets FC welcome Melbourne City FC for this crunch clash at McDonald Jones Stadium.
  • 5' It’s high time Mike van Houten made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 10' Melbourne City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 12' The deadlock is broken! Benjamin Mazzeo gets on the scoresheet on 12 minutes.
  • 17' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Newcastle United Jets FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 22' Melbourne City FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 27' The 29-year-old Marin Jakolis has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 32' 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.
  • 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Robert Stanton might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 42' Newcastle United Jets FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 47' Alessandro Lopane has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 52' Aziz Behich has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 440 appearances.
  • 57' Steven Ugarkovic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Terry Antonis on 57 minute.
  • 58' Assisted by Tolgay Arslan with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jamie MacLaren makes no mistake. 0-2!
  • 59' Reno Piscopo gets the nod from Newcastle United Jets FC. He replaces Thomas Aquilina and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 64' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Samuel Souprayen made 208 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 68' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Reno Piscopo on 68 minutes.
  • 70' Newcastle United Jets FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Daniel Stynes is hanging Clayton Taylor on the field on 70 minute.
  • 75' It looks like no one’s ball. Newcastle United Jets FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 78' Controversy at the stadium! Jamie Young argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 81' The supporters are chanting for Alessandro Lopane. He replaces Tolgay Arslan on 81 minute.
  • 86' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Melbourne City FC that had 208 games and scored 386 goals.
  • 89' The Newcastle United Jets FC bench stirs into life. Lucas Mauragis is withdrawn and Daniel Wilmering gets his opportunity.
  • 90' Max Caputo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jamie MacLaren at the 90 minute mark.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Melbourne City FC take all three points.

Lineups

Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Robert Stanton

Melbourne City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mike van Houten

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jamie MacLaren 11
Beka Mikeltadze 4
Florin Berenguer 3
Roy O'Donovan 2
Scott Jamieson 2
Adrian Luna 2
Mathew Leckie 2
Riley McGree 2

Head to Head

2023-12-03 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–2 Melbourne City FC 2023-04-02 Melbourne City FC 1–1 Newcastle United Jets FC 2022-11-12 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC 2022-02-18 Melbourne City FC 3–0 Newcastle United Jets FC 2022-02-08 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–4 Melbourne City FC

Newcastle United Jets FC Form

2023-12-03 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–2 Melbourne City FC L 2023-11-25 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–1 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2023-11-11 Western United FC 0–1 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2023-11-05 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2023-10-29 Melbourne Victory FC 5–3 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2023-10-22 Perth Glory FC 2–2 Newcastle United Jets FC D

Melbourne City FC Form

2023-12-03 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–2 Melbourne City FC W 2023-11-25 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC L 2023-11-12 Melbourne City FC 3–3 Macarthur FC D 2023-11-03 Melbourne City FC 2–0 Sydney FC W 2023-10-29 Adelaide United FC 6–0 Melbourne City FC L 2023-10-21 Melbourne City FC 1–2 Western United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.64 Newcastle United Jets FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57 Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for: Newcastle United Jets FC or Melbourne City FC 74% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Newcastle United Jets FC37% Draw26% Melbourne City FC37%
Actual: Melbourne City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.21
Actual: No — clean sheet

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 23%
77%

Double Chance

Newcastle United Jets FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
63%
Newcastle United Jets FC or Melbourne City FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Newcastle United Jets FC30% Draw43% Melbourne City FC27%
Actual: Melbourne City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
5.9%
0 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
5.6%
2 – 0
5.4%
0 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 2
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Newcastle United Jets FC

Handicap Newcastle United Jets FC covers Push Melbourne City FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 19% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 18% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.