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

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A League · 2024-25

Western United FC

3 – 1

Full Time

Newcastle United Jets FC

Fri 17 Jan 2025 · 06:00 UTC Wyndham Regional Football Facility HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 69' Lachlan Bayliss

Michael Ruhs 77' Y

Kane Vidmar 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Western United FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC — A League at Wyndham Regional Football Facility.

Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Newcastle United Jets FC 26 games · 48 pts (2025/26)

Match Details

Referee
Referee Richard Naumovski (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

Western United FC 14 games · Avg 2.4 goals Newcastle United Jets FC

Last 5 meetings

2025-01-17 Western United FC 3–1 Newcastle United Jets FC 2024-02-16 Western United FC 2–0 Newcastle United Jets FC 2023-12-30 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–0 Western United FC 2023-11-11 Western United FC 0–1 Newcastle United Jets FC 2023-02-25 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–3 Western United FC

Recent Form

Western United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
17 Jan	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	3–1	W
10 Jan	Melbourne Victory FC	A	4–3	W
07 Jan	Melbourne City FC	A	0–2	L
03 Jan	Perth Glory FC	A	3–2	W
29 Dec	Brisbane Roar FC	H	1–0	W
21 Dec	Auckland FC	A	4–0	W

Newcastle United Jets FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
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
04 Jan	Sydney FC	H	2–2	D
28 Dec	Wellington Phoenix FC	A	1–2	L
14 Dec	Perth Glory FC	A	4–0	W

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)

29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

18% Clean Sheets
Newcastle United Jets FC this season

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

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

Events

Match Events

0' Temperatures are rising at Wyndham Regional Football Facility as Western United FC face off against Newcastle United Jets FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jordan Lauton suffering a number of foals already.
15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Western United FC and Newcastle United Jets FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
17' What composure from Riku Danzaki! The Japan international strokes it home. 1-0.
22' It looks surprising Western United FC does not make any changes. Tomoki Imai has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
27' The energy levels are beginning to show. John Aloisi might look to freshen things up shortly.
32' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
37' A goal from the Australia international Noah Botic! He fires home on 37 to make it 2-0!
42' The 22-year-old Clayton Taylor has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
46' Will Dobson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nathan Grimaldi on 46 minute.
51' Australia international Will Dobson has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
54' Noah Botic does the damage! The net is bulging and Western United FC surge ahead!
58' The Australia Lachlan Rose breaks the deadlock on 58 minutes. 3-1!
63' Lachlan Bayliss is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Newcastle United Jets FC so far.
64' Another substitution for Western United FC to replace Noah Botic by Michael Ruhs on 64 minute.
69' It’s a booking for Newcastle United Jets FC player. Lachlan Bayliss gets a card.
74' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Western United FC and Newcastle United Jets FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
76' Western United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Luke Vickery is hanging Hiroshi Ibusuki on the field on 76 minute.
77' Controversy at the stadium! Michael Ruhs argues furiously but the card stands.
81' The Western United FC manager makes a substitution. Rhys Bozinovski departs to be replaced by Jordan Lauton.
82' The Newcastle United Jets FC manager makes a substitution. Ben Gibson departs to be replaced by Wellissol.
87' Western United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Newcastle United Jets FC backline.
90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Kane Vidmar.
Full Time. Western United FC beats Newcastle United Jets FC

Lineups

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

7
Ramy Najjarine
24
Michael Ruhs ↑ 64'
1
Thomas Heward-Belle
22
Kane Vidmar ↑ 76'
44
Jordan Lauton ↑ 81'
10
Matthew Grimaldi ↑ 46'
37
Luke Vickery ↑ 76'

Coach John Aloisi

Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Robert Stanton

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Noah Botic	8
Leo Lacroix	3
Riku Danzaki	2
Daniel Stynes	2
Angus Thurgate	2
Rhys Bozinovski	2
Lachlan Wales	2
Trent Buhagiar	2

Head to Head

Western United FC Form

2025-01-17 Western United FC 3–1 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2025-01-10 Melbourne Victory FC 3–4 Western United FC W 2025-01-07 Melbourne City FC 2–0 Western United FC L 2025-01-03 Perth Glory FC 2–3 Western United FC W 2024-12-29 Western United FC 1–0 Brisbane Roar FC W 2024-12-21 Auckland FC 0–4 Western United FC W

Newcastle United Jets FC Form

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 2025-01-04 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–2 Sydney FC D 2024-12-28 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–1 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2024-12-14 Perth Glory FC 0–4 Newcastle United Jets FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.57 Western United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.07 Newcastle United Jets FC xG

I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct

Western United FC51% Draw26% Newcastle United Jets FC23%

Actual: Western United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes53% 0% No47%

Avg goals/match: 2.64

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	91%	9%
± 1.5	74%	26%
± 2.5	49%	51%
± 3.5	28%	72%
± 4.5	14%	86%

Double Chance

Western United FC or Draw

77%

Draw or Newcastle United Jets FC

49%

Western United FC or Newcastle United Jets FC

74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Western United FC34% Draw47% Newcastle United Jets FC19%

Actual: Western United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.9%

1 – 0

10.2%

0 – 0

9.1%

2 – 1

9.1%

2 – 0

8.6%

0 – 1

6.6%

1 – 2

6.2%

2 – 2

4.9%

3 – 1

Actual

3 – 0

4.4%

0 – 2

3 – 2

2.7%

Asian Handicap — Western United FC

Handicap	Western United FC covers	Push	Newcastle United Jets FC covers
-2.5	10%	—	90%
-2	10%	15%	75%
-1.5	25%	—	75%
-1	25%	22%	53%
-0.5	47%	—	53%
+0.5	75%	—	25%
+1	75%	15%	10%
+1.5	90%	—	10%
+2	90%	7%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Western United FC keeps clean sheet

35% ✓

Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet

22% ✓

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