Western United FC vs Newcastle United Jets FC, A League 2023-24 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 Kearney Robinson
- Referee Jack Morgan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Feb | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Feb | Sydney FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Jan | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Jan | Macarthur FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 07 Jan | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | Western United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 03 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | Sydney FC | A | 0–4 | 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' Three points are at stake. Western United FC host Newcastle United Jets FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Western United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' Newcastle United Jets FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' Western United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 16' Daniel Penha is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 21' Matthew Grimaldi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 24' Time for substitution for Newcastle United Jets FC. Kosta Grozos is replaced by Callum Timmins.
- 29' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 34' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Newcastle United Jets FC that had 210 games and scored 281 goals.
- 36' A meaty challenge results in booking for Charbel Shamoon on 36.
- 41' Lucas Mauragis has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 42' The referee has no hesitation. Joshua Risdon is booked for Western United FC — card on 42.
- 46' Clayton Taylor is ready to make an impact after coming on for Thomas Aquilina at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' 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.
- 55' A stunning finish from Noah Botic — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 58' Lucas Mauragis makes way for Daniel Stynes at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newcastle United Jets FC.
- 62' Another change for Western United FC made on 62 minute. Noah Botic leaves to be changed by Nikita Rukavytsya.
- 67' The 26-year-old Callum Timmins has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 70' A tactical swap from Western United FC — Rhys Bozinovski on, Charbel Shamoon off on 70 minutes.
- 75' 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 Apostolos Stamatelopoulos suffering a number of foals already.
- 77' The crowd applauds Daniel Penha as he leaves the pitch. Luke Vickery steps in for Western United FC.
- 80' Justin Vidic gets the nod from Newcastle United Jets FC. He replaces Trent Buhagiar and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' The energy levels are beginning to show. John Aloisi might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 90' A moment of madness from James Donachie on 90 minutes earns him a card. Western United FC will be frustrated.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Western United FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 6
- 8
-
11
Daniel Penha ↓ Luke Vickery 77'
- 4
- 21
- 19
-
38
Noah Botic ↓ Nikita Rukavytsya 62'
- 1
-
39
Matthew Grimaldi ↓ Michael Ruhs 70'
- 29
Bench
- 33
-
13
Nikita Rukavytsya ↑ 62'
-
9
Michael Ruhs ↑ 70'
-
42
Rhys Bozinovski ↑ 70'
- 22
-
36
Zach Lisolajski ↑ 70'
-
37
Luke Vickery ↑ 77'
Coach
John Aloisi
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Trent Buhagiar ↓ Justin Vidic 80'
- 23
- 1
-
5
Lucas Mauragis ↓ Daniel Stynes 58'
- 33
- 39
- 14
- 27
- 6
-
17
Kosta Grozos ↓ Callum Timmins 24'
- 8
Bench
- 3
-
19
Callum Timmins ↑ 24'
-
18
Daniel Stynes ↑ 58'
-
22
Phillip Cancar ↑ 80'
- 20
-
13
Clayton Taylor ↑ 46'
-
29
Justin Vidic ↑ 80'
Coach
Robert Stanton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Noah Botic | 8 |
| Leo Lacroix | 3 |
| Daniel Stynes | 2 |
| Angus Thurgate | 2 |
| Rhys Bozinovski | 2 |
| Lachlan Wales | 2 |
| Trent Buhagiar | 2 |
| Riku Danzaki | 2 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2024-02-16
Western United FC
2–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2024-02-10
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–0
Western United FC
L
2024-02-03
Western United FC
2–2
Sydney FC
D
2024-01-27
Western United FC
0–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2024-01-12
Macarthur FC
3–3
Western United FC
D
2024-01-07
Western United FC
1–2
Melbourne City FC
L
Newcastle United Jets FC Form
2024-02-16
Western United FC
2–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2024-02-11
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
3–3
Newcastle United Jets FC
D
2024-02-03
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–1
Melbourne Victory FC
D
2024-01-27
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2024-01-23
Newcastle United Jets FC
3–1
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2024-01-19
Sydney FC
4–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.55
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Newcastle United Jets FC
52%
Western United FC or Newcastle United Jets FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Western United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.7%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Newcastle United Jets FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 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.