Western United FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC — A League at AAMI Park.
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Newcastle United Jets FC 4 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Kurt Ams
- Referee Daniel Illievski
- Referee Lachlan Keevers
- Referee George Lakrindis
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Apr | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Western United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Apr | Macarthur FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Apr | Perth Glory FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Western United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Mar | Perth Glory FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Newcastle United Jets FC
| Patrick Wood | 1 G |
| Nikolaos Vergos | 1 G |
| Xavier Bertoncello | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Newcastle United Jets FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Aaron Calver has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 12' What composure from Nikolai Topor-Stanley! The Australia international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 17' The 32-year-old Apostolos Stamatelopoulos has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 22' Western United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Aaron Calver is hanging Josh Risdon on the field on 22 minute.
- 26' That is a Yellow card for Newcastle United Jets FC. Valentino Yuel will be fuming at that decision.
- 31' A quiet spell here at AAMI Park. Western United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 36' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 41' Luka Prso is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Newcastle United Jets FC so far.
- 46' Sebastian Pasquali has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 57' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dylan Pierias on 57.
- 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for Roy O'Donovan on 60.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Jason Hoffman. He replaces Valentino Yuel on 62 minute.
- 67' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 69' Dylan Pierias makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Western United FC are in front.
- 70' Ali Abbas gets the nod from Newcastle United Jets FC. He replaces Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' It looks surprising Western United FC does not make any changes. Liridon Krasniqi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 76' Kosta Petratos gets the nod from Newcastle United Jets FC. He replaces Roy O'Donovan and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Liridon Krasniqi on 80 minutes.
- 82' Another change for Western United FC made on 82 minute. Lachlan Wales leaves to be changed by Iker Guarrotxena.
- 87' Newcastle United Jets FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Sebastian Pasquali. He replaces Victor Sanchez on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Western United FC players.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
-
20
Victor Sanchez ↓ Brad Inman 90'
-
11
Connor Pain ↓ Dalibor Markovic 82'
- 4
- 7
- 6
- 5
- 8
- 10
- 30
-
19
Joshua Risdon ↓ Aaron Calver 22'
Bench
-
17
Brad Inman ↑ 90'
-
2
Aaron Calver ↑ 22'
- 1
- 9
-
21
Sebastian Pasquali ↑ 90'
-
34
Iker Guarrotxena ↑ 82'
-
12
Dalibor Markovic ↑ 82'
Coach
Mark Rudan
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 44
- 33
-
21
Luka Prso ↓ Liridon Krasniqi 62'
- 16
Bench
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 23
-
14
Ali Abbas ↑ 70'
-
8
Liridon Krasniqi ↑ 62'
Coach
Craig Deans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Noah Botic | 8 |
| Leo Lacroix | 3 |
| Rhys Bozinovski | 2 |
| Lachlan Wales | 2 |
| Trent Buhagiar | 2 |
| Riku Danzaki | 2 |
| Daniel Stynes | 2 |
| Angus Thurgate | 2 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2021-04-26
Western United FC
2–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2021-04-22
Western United FC
1–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2021-04-17
Western United FC
1–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2021-04-11
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–2
Western United FC
L
2021-04-05
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–1
Western United FC
W
2021-04-01
Western United FC
2–1
Melbourne City FC
W
Newcastle United Jets FC Form
2021-04-26
Western United FC
2–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2021-04-18
Macarthur FC
2–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
D
2021-04-13
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–1
Perth Glory FC
D
2021-04-10
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2021-04-05
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–1
Western United FC
L
2021-03-27
Perth Glory FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.32
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Newcastle United Jets FC
48%
Western United FC or Newcastle United Jets FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Western United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.2%
0 – 0
13.9%
1 – 1
13.6%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Newcastle United Jets FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 24% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

