Melbourne Victory vs Newcastle Jets Betting Tips, H2H and Predictions

Sunday’s action in the Australian A-League sees a clash between Melbourne Victory and Newcastle Jets.

Sitting in 5th place and within the qualification spots for the next round, Melbourne Victory have had a solid season, but in recent weeks, the Victory have been in inconsistent form as they look to get back to winning ways against Newcastle Jets. On the other hand, Newcastle Jets sit in 9th place, having won one of their last five matches.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about sides ahead of kick-off.

Key Stats

• Melbourne Victory have scored 12 goals in their last five matches

• Melbourne Victory have not kept a clean sheet in their last five matches

• Newcastle Jets have scored 12 goals in their last five matches

• Newcastle Jets have conceded five in their last two games

Team Preview, Form, and Standout Players

Melbourne Victory have had a solid season in the A-League this year as they sit within the league’s top six qualification spots and as one of the best teams in Australia. Within recent weeks, Victory have won three out of their last five matches, with the last time out being a 4-2 defeat against Western Sydney.

Their opponents, Newcastle Jets have been inconsistent throughout the season, sitting in a mid-table spot in 9th place. In their last three games, the Jets have won once, drew once, and lost once, with their last fixture being a dramatic 3-3 draw against Macarthur FC as they conceded a 95th minute equaliser.

Eli Adams will be one to watch in this fixture, the Australian having scored nine goals and providing one assist in 23 A-League appearances this season. Adams also comes into this fixture in strong form, with two goals in his last three games.

Melbourne Victory Preview

Melbourne Victory Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Duncan, Inserra, Miranda, Jackson, Bos, Valadon, Machach, Arzani, Teague, Velupillay, Vergos

Goalkeeper Jack Duncan is looking to pick up his fifth league clean sheet of the season, the 32-year-old having made 14 appearances in the A-League. Additionally, at the back, Kasey Bos looks to build on his second goal of the season in the previous game, the 20-year-old has two goals and two assists this season.

Top-scorer Nishan Velupillay looks to add to his score-count, the winger has scored 12 goals and assisted six in 26 appearances in all competitions.

Newcastle Jets Preview

Newcastle Jets Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Scott, Aquilina, Grozos, Susnjar, Mizunuma, Timmins, M’Mombwa, Wilmering, Adams, Taylor, Rose

Lachlan Rose is looking to score his ninth goal of the season, and score in back-to-back fixture against Melbourne Victory. The Jets striker has scored one goal in his last three matches.

Clayton Taylor is also looking to provide the team’s creative spark, the 21-year-old having recorded three assists in his last three games.

Head-To-Head

With both teams operating in the A-League, Melbourne Victory and Newcastle Jets are no strangers to each other. During their meetings, Melbourne come out as the victors with 19 wins compared to 14 wins for Newcastle and 9 draws.

Recent Meetings:

• 12th February 2023 – Newcastle Jets 2-1 Melbourne Victory

• 17th July 2023 – Newcastle Jets 2-2 Melbourne Victory

• 29th October 2023 – Melbourne Victory 5-3 Newcastle Jets

• 3rd February 2024 – Newcastle Jets 1-1 Melbourne Victory

• 8th February 2025 – Newcastle Jets 3-0 Melbourne Victory

Betting Tips For Melbourne Victory vs Newcastle Jets

As the team higher in the table and having scored 12 goals in their last five games, Melbourne Victory appear in this feature as the favourite. However, in recent weeks, the form of both teams has been unpredictable. With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for Melbourne Victory to win. Odds of 42/100 from PariMatch means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £14.20.

Prediction

Melbourne Victory 2-1 Newcastle Jets