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Newcastle United Jets FC vs Western United FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2022-23
Newcastle United Jets FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Western United FC
Sat 25 Feb 2023 · 06:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 31' Neil Kilkenny
Y 33' Neil Kilkenny
Y 34' Neil Kilkenny
Trent Buhagiar 37' Y
Mohamed Al-Taay 44' Y
Matt Jurman 50' Y
Beka Dartsmelia 81' Y
Y 86' Alessandro Diamanti

Overview

Match Preview

Newcastle United Jets FC vs Western United FC — A League .

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

4
3
7
Newcastle United Jets FC 14 games · Avg 2.4 goals Western United FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-25 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–3 Western United FC 2023-01-15 Western United FC 1–1 Newcastle United Jets FC 2022-05-04 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–1 Western United FC 2022-03-05 Western United FC 2–1 Newcastle United Jets FC 2021-04-26 Western United FC 2–0 Newcastle United Jets FC

Recent Form

Newcastle United Jets FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Feb Western United FC H 1–3 L
18 Feb Macarthur FC A 1–0 W
12 Feb Melbourne Victory FC H 2–1 W
04 Feb Perth Glory FC A 2–2 D
27 Jan Brisbane Roar FC H 4–0 W
22 Jan Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 1–1 D
Western United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Feb Newcastle United Jets FC A 3–1 W
17 Feb Wellington Phoenix FC H 0–3 L
11 Feb Adelaide United FC H 2–3 L
05 Feb Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 0–1 L
28 Jan Macarthur FC A 2–2 D
21 Jan Sydney FC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Newcastle United Jets FC and Western United FC is underway.
  • 3' GOAL! Noah Botic scores on 3.
  • 4' A goal from the Australia international Noah Botic! He fires home on 4 to make it 0-2!
  • 9' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Arthur Papas will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 14' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 19' Newcastle United Jets FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 19.
  • 24' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 29' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Noah Botic makes no mistake. 0-3!
  • 30' A goal from the Australia international Noah Botic! He fires home on 30 to make it 0-4!
  • 31' Neil Kilkenny was booked on 31.
  • 33' Western United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 33' What a moment for Beka Mikeltadze! That strike on 33 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 34' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Neil Kilkenny.
  • 37' The referee shows Newcastle United Jets FC player a Yellow card on 37.
  • 42' With 0 assists to his name this season, Carl Jenkinson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Western United FC.
  • 44' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mohamed Al-Taay on 44 minutes.
  • 49' Over 49 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 50' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Matt Jurman.
  • 55' Dylan Pierias needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 59' Manabu Saito has so much to prove this time. He replaces Trent Buhagiar on 59 minute.
  • 64' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 69' Western United FC is showing some good football. However, Western United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 71' The whistle greets Kostandinos Grozos as he departs to be replaced by Beka Dartsmelia.
  • 72' The deadlock is broken! Tongo Doumbia gets on the scoresheet on 72 minutes.
  • 73' Leo Lacroix makes no mistake. The score reads 1-6 and Western United FC are in front.
  • 78' It looks like no one’s ball. Western United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 80' It is a substitution in Western United FC team. James Troisi is replaced by Alessandro Diamanti on 80 minute.
  • 81' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Beka Dartsmelia.
  • 83' The Newcastle United Jets FC manager makes a substitution. Jaushua Sotirio departs to be replaced by Daniel Stynes.
  • 85' The whistle greets Connor Pain as he departs to be replaced by Dylan Pierias.
  • 86' Alessandro Diamanti is having his name booked by the referee on 86.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Western United FC take all three points.

Lineups

Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arthur Papas

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Aloisi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2023-02-25 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–3 Western United FC 2023-01-15 Western United FC 1–1 Newcastle United Jets FC 2022-05-04 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–1 Western United FC 2022-03-05 Western United FC 2–1 Newcastle United Jets FC 2021-04-26 Western United FC 2–0 Newcastle United Jets FC

Newcastle United Jets FC Form

2023-02-25 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–3 Western United FC L 2023-02-18 Macarthur FC 0–1 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2023-02-12 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–1 Melbourne Victory FC W 2023-02-04 Perth Glory FC 2–2 Newcastle United Jets FC D 2023-01-27 Newcastle United Jets FC 4–0 Brisbane Roar FC W 2023-01-22 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D

Western United FC Form

2023-02-25 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–3 Western United FC W 2023-02-17 Western United FC 0–3 Wellington Phoenix FC L 2023-02-11 Western United FC 2–3 Adelaide United FC L 2023-02-05 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–0 Western United FC L 2023-01-28 Macarthur FC 2–2 Western United FC D 2023-01-21 Western United FC 1–0 Sydney FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.31 Newcastle United Jets FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43 Western United FC xG
I would bet for: Newcastle United Jets FC or Western United FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Newcastle United Jets FC35% Draw28% Western United FC37%
Actual: Western United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Newcastle United Jets FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Western United FC
65%
Newcastle United Jets FC or Western United FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Newcastle United Jets FC25% Draw47% Western United FC28%
Actual: Western United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
8.3%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Newcastle United Jets FC

Handicap Newcastle United Jets FC covers Push Western United FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 18% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 20% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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