Newcastle United Jets FC vs Western United FC, A League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United Jets FC vs Western United FC — A League at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- Newcastle United Jets FC 26 games · 48 pts (2026/27)
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stephen Lucas
- Referee Alex King
- Referee Ryan Gallagher
- Referee Andrej Giev
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Aug | Western United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Jul | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Jul | Sydney FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Mar | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Mar | Adelaide United FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Aug | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Jul | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Mar | Adelaide United FC | A | 5–1 | W |
| 01 Mar | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 6–2 | W |
| 21 Feb | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Newcastle United Jets FC get us underway at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' Nigel Boogaard has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 20 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Newcastle United Jets FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' It looks surprising Newcastle United Jets FC does not make any changes. Roy O'Donovan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' A quiet spell here at McDonald Jones Stadium. Newcastle United Jets FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 29' The deadlock is broken! Roy O'Donovan gets on the scoresheet on 29 minutes.
- 34' Newcastle United Jets FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Western United FC's shape.
- 39' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 39 minutes.
- 44' Western United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 49' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 53' Another change for Newcastle United Jets FC made on 53 minute. Bernie Ibini-Isei leaves to be changed by Dimi Petratos.
- 58' Filip Kurto has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 59' Western United FC ring the changes. Sebastian Pasquali has done his job and it is now time for Jerry Skotadis to step up.
- 60' Newcastle United Jets FC make a change. Angus Thurgate trudges off to be replaced by Joe Ledley on 60 minutes.
- 62' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jerry Skotadis.
- 67' 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.
- 71' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Nigel Boogaard.
- 75' Fresh legs for Western United FC! Valentino Yuel comes on to replace Alessandro Diamanti.
- 78' The Western United FC bench stirs into life. Josh Risdon is withdrawn and Dylan Pierias gets his opportunity.
- 81' It’s a booking for Newcastle United Jets FC player. Steven Ugarkovic gets a Yellow card.
- 82' Newcastle United Jets FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kosta Petratos is hanging Roy O'Donovan on the field on 82 minute.
- 87' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Western United FC. Andrew Durante will be fuming at that decision.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Newcastle United Jets FC take all three points.
Lineups
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 4
- 18
- 44
- 3
- 6
-
32
Angus Thurgate ↓ Joe Ledley 60'
-
7
Roy O'Donovan ↓ Kosta Petratos 82'
- 20
-
11
Nick Fitzgerald ↓ Abdiel Arroyo 60'
- 21
Bench
-
17
Joe Ledley ↑ 60'
-
10
Dimi Petratos ↑ 53'
-
19
Kosta Petratos ↑ 82'
- 40
-
9
Abdiel Arroyo ↑ 60'
-
31
Yerasimakos Petratos ↑ 82'
- 12
Coach
Carl Robinson
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 11
-
19
Josh Risdon ↓ Dylan Pierias 78'
- 4
- 1
- 18
- 6
- 14
- 21
- 10
- 22
Bench
- 2
- 15
-
5
Dylan Pierias ↑ 78'
-
27
Jerry Skotadis ↑ 59'
-
7
Valentino Yuel ↑ 75'
- 30
- 26
Coach
Marko Rudan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Noah Botic | 8 |
| Leo Lacroix | 3 |
| Trent Buhagiar | 2 |
| Riku Danzaki | 2 |
| Daniel Stynes | 2 |
| Angus Thurgate | 2 |
| Rhys Bozinovski | 2 |
| Lachlan Wales | 2 |
Head to Head
Newcastle United Jets FC Form
2020-08-02
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–0
Western United FC
W
2020-07-24
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
D
2020-07-21
Sydney FC
1–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2020-03-23
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–1
Melbourne City FC
W
2020-03-20
Brisbane Roar FC
1–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2020-03-15
Adelaide United FC
0–3
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
Western United FC Form
2020-08-02
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–0
Western United FC
L
2020-07-25
Melbourne Victory FC
1–2
Western United FC
W
2020-03-07
Adelaide United FC
1–5
Western United FC
W
2020-03-01
Western United FC
6–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2020-02-21
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–0
Western United FC
L
2020-02-16
Western United FC
0–1
Brisbane Roar FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.19
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
Western United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Newcastle United Jets FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.06
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United Jets FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Western United FC
53%
Newcastle United Jets FC or Western United FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Newcastle United Jets FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.2%
1 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 0
3.4%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United Jets FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United Jets FC covers | Push | Western United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 23% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.