Sunday , 15 November 2026

Newcastle United Jets FC vs Melbourne Victory FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2024-25
Newcastle United Jets FC
3 – 0
Full Time
Melbourne Victory FC
Sat 8 Feb 2025 · 06:00 UTC McDonald Jones Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Mark Natta 21' Y
Y 44' Ryan Teague
Lachlan Bayliss 45' Y
Y 57' Adama Traore
Y 82' Mitch Langerak

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Kearney Robinson
  • Referee Daniel Elder

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Wellington Phoenix FC 4 10
2 Sydney FC 4 7
3 Brisbane Roar FC 3 7
4 Melbourne City FC 4 7
5 Perth Glory FC 4 6
6 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4 5
7 Macarthur FC 4 5
8 Auckland FC 4 5
9 Melbourne Victory FC 4 3
10 Newcastle United Jets FC 4 2
11 Central Coast Mariners FC 4 2
12 Adelaide United FC 3 1

Head-to-Head

6
4
7
Newcastle United Jets FC 17 games · Avg 3.2 goals Melbourne Victory FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-08 Newcastle United Jets FC 3–0 Melbourne Victory FC 2024-02-03 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–1 Melbourne Victory FC 2023-10-29 Melbourne Victory FC 5–3 Newcastle United Jets FC 2023-02-12 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–1 Melbourne Victory FC 2022-11-04 Melbourne Victory FC 4–0 Newcastle United Jets FC

Recent Form

Newcastle United Jets FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Feb Melbourne Victory FC H 3–0 W
01 Feb Central Coast Mariners FC A 2–2 D
25 Jan Perth Glory FC H 2–2 D
17 Jan Western United FC A 1–3 L
12 Jan Macarthur FC H 1–3 L
07 Jan Brisbane Roar FC A 1–0 W
Melbourne Victory FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Feb Newcastle United Jets FC A 0–3 L
01 Feb Perth Glory FC A 2–0 W
24 Jan Sydney FC H 2–0 W
18 Jan Adelaide United FC A 2–3 L
10 Jan Western United FC H 3–4 L
04 Jan Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 2–2 D

Season Stats

Newcastle United Jets FC Melbourne Victory FC
#10 Position #9
2 Points 3
4 Played 4
0 / 2 / 2 W / D / L 0 / 3 / 1
4 Scored 5
8 Conceded 6
-4 GD -1
0.50 PPG 0.75
0% Win % 0%

Key Stats

65% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
65% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Melbourne Victory FC this season

Newcastle United Jets FC are 10th (2 pts). Melbourne Victory FC are 9th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Newcastle United Jets FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Melbourne Victory FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
3/1
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Newcastle United Jets FC
Patrick Wood 1 G
Nikolaos Vergos 1 G
Xavier Bertoncello 1 G
Melbourne Victory FC
Keegan Jelacic 2 G
Jordi Valadon 2 G
Charles Nduka 1 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at McDonald Jones Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Newcastle United Jets FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' The 28-year-old Reno Piscopo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Newcastle United Jets FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 21' Mark Natta picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 26' Newcastle United Jets FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Melbourne Victory FC backline.
  • 31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Zinedine Machach, as he is very good at scoring at McDonald Jones Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 36' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 41' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 42' A tactical swap from Newcastle United Jets FC — Kota Mizunuma on, Phillip Cancar off on 42 minutes.
  • 44' Melbourne Victory FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 45' Controversy at the stadium! Lachlan Bayliss argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 46' The whistle greets Ben Gibson as he departs to be replaced by Lachlan Rose.
  • 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Newcastle United Jets FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 57' Melbourne Victory FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 62' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 67' Adama Traore has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 69' Time for substitution for Melbourne Victory FC. Zinedine Machach is replaced by Daniel Arzani.
  • 74' Bruno Fornaroli has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nikolaos Vergos on 74 minute.
  • 75' A tactical swap from Newcastle United Jets FC — Charles M'Mombwa on, Lachlan Bayliss off on 75 minutes.
  • 80' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Arthur Diles will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 82' It’s a booking for Melbourne Victory FC player. Mitch Langerak gets a card.
  • 87' It looks surprising Melbourne Victory FC does not make any changes. Brendan Hamill has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Melbourne Victory FC. Ryan Teague is replaced by Jing Reec.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Newcastle United Jets FC 3-0 Melbourne Victory FC.

Lineups

Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Robert Stanton

Melbourne Victory FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arthur Diles

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bruno Fornaroli 5
Clayton Taylor 4
Beka Mikeltadze 3
Nishan Velupillay 3
Eli Adams 2
Nicholas D'Agostino 2
Terry Antonis 2
Chris Ikonomidis 2

Head to Head

2025-02-08 Newcastle United Jets FC 3–0 Melbourne Victory FC 2024-02-03 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–1 Melbourne Victory FC 2023-10-29 Melbourne Victory FC 5–3 Newcastle United Jets FC 2023-02-12 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–1 Melbourne Victory FC 2022-11-04 Melbourne Victory FC 4–0 Newcastle United Jets FC

Newcastle United Jets FC Form

2025-02-08 Newcastle United Jets FC 3–0 Melbourne Victory FC W 2025-02-01 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–2 Newcastle United Jets FC D 2025-01-25 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–2 Perth Glory FC D 2025-01-17 Western United FC 3–1 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2025-01-12 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–3 Macarthur FC L 2025-01-07 Brisbane Roar FC 0–1 Newcastle United Jets FC W

Melbourne Victory FC Form

2025-02-08 Newcastle United Jets FC 3–0 Melbourne Victory FC L 2025-02-01 Perth Glory FC 0–2 Melbourne Victory FC W 2025-01-24 Melbourne Victory FC 2–0 Sydney FC W 2025-01-18 Adelaide United FC 3–2 Melbourne Victory FC L 2025-01-10 Melbourne Victory FC 3–4 Western United FC L 2025-01-04 Melbourne Victory FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.64 Newcastle United Jets FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.7 Melbourne Victory FC xG
I would bet for: Newcastle United Jets FC or Melbourne Victory FC 75% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Newcastle United Jets FC41% Draw25% Melbourne Victory FC34%
Actual: Newcastle United Jets FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Newcastle United Jets FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Melbourne Victory FC
59%
Newcastle United Jets FC or Melbourne Victory FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Newcastle United Jets FC28% Draw42% Melbourne Victory FC30%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–0 not predicted
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
5.3%
0 – 2
5.1%
1 – 0
5.1%
0 – 0
5.1%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 3
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Newcastle United Jets FC

Handicap Newcastle United Jets FC covers Push Melbourne Victory FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 18% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 18% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✗
Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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