Newcastle United Jets FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United Jets FC vs Melbourne City FC — A League at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- Newcastle United Jets FC 26 games · 48 pts (2025/26)
- Melbourne City FC 26 games · 38 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Shane Skinner
- Referee Joanna Charaktis (Australia)
7 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 6.3 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at McDonald Jones Stadium!
- 5' The travelling Melbourne City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Melbourne City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 12' What a moment for Benjamin Mazzeo! That strike on 12 puts his side firmly in control.
- 17' Curtis Good needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 22' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lucas Mauragis made 206 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 27' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 37' Over 37 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 42' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 47' Newcastle United Jets FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Melbourne City FC backline.
- 52' Newcastle United Jets FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 57' Melbourne City FC make a change. Terry Antonis trudges off to be replaced by Steven Ugarkovic on 57 minutes.
- 58' What a moment for Jamie MacLaren! That strike on 58 puts his side firmly in control.
- 59' Another change for Newcastle United Jets FC made on 59 minute. Thomas Aquilina leaves to be changed by Reno Piscopo.
- 64' Melbourne City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 64.
- 68' Controversy at the stadium! Reno Piscopo argues furiously but the card stands.
- 70' The Newcastle United Jets FC bench stirs into life. Clayton Taylor is withdrawn and Daniel Stynes gets his opportunity.
- 75' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 78' A moment of madness from Jamie Young on 78 minutes earns him a card. Melbourne City FC will be frustrated.
- 81' Another change for Melbourne City FC made on 81 minute. Tolgay Arslan leaves to be changed by Alessandro Lopane.
- 86' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Newcastle United Jets FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 89' Fresh legs for Newcastle United Jets FC! Daniel Wilmering comes on to replace Lucas Mauragis.
- 90' The whistle greets Jamie MacLaren as he departs to be replaced by Max Caputo.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-2.
Lineups
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 5
- 33
- 22
-
39
Thomas Aquilina ↓ Reno Piscopo 59'
- 14
- 6
-
17
Kosta Grozos ↓ Jason Berthomier 89'
-
13
Clayton Taylor ↓ Daniel Stynes 70'
-
29
Justin Vidic ↓ Archie Goodwin 59'
Bench
- 25
-
15
Jason Berthomier ↑ 89'
-
23
Daniel Wilmering ↑ 89'
-
10
Reno Piscopo ↑ 59'
-
18
Daniel Stynes ↑ 70'
-
26
Archie Goodwin ↑ 59'
- 20
Coach
Robert Stanton
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 8
- 1
- 17
-
9
Jamie MacLaren ↓ Max Caputo 90'
- 22
-
44
Marin Jakolis ↓ Harry Politidis 90'
- 25
- 10
- 26
-
46
Benjamin Mazzeo ↓ Mathew Leckie 57'
Bench
-
7
Mathew Leckie ↑ 57'
-
6
Steven Ugarkovic ↑ 57'
- 18
-
21
Alessandro Lopane ↑ 81'
- 33
-
45
Harry Politidis ↑ 90'
-
37
Max Caputo ↑ 90'
Coach
Mike van Houten
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
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
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.