Melbourne Victory vs Newcastle Jets Prediction, Lineups & Odds

We’re Confident Jets Can Cover the Line

We can expect to see a strong showing from Newcastle +1.25 on the Asian Handicap. Claim a price of 1.95, with this pick seeing bettors divide their money between +1 and +1.5 for the encounter against Melbourne Victory.

3-0 Triumph for Jets in Last H2H

Melbourne Victory won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. It was on the road against Macarthur at Campbelltown Stadium. Arthur Diles' men had 50% possession and five shots on target, with Ryan Teague and Kasey Bos scoring one goal each.

Newcastle Jets have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at McDonald Jones Stadium, they were turned over 1-0 by Western Sydney. The New South Wales team recorded one shot on goal and had 40% possession.

Newcastle beat Melbourne at home when the teams last met. It was a 3-0 scoreline at McDonald Jones Stadium. There have been four wins apiece and two draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Melb Victory	25	12	6	7	43	35	8	43:35	42
9	Newcastle Jets	25	8	5	12	42	43	-1	42:43	29

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Victory have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 6.5 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. The Boys in Blue have averaged 56.7% possession and 6.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.8 goals from 4.1 shots on goal, 8.8 attempts and 3.8 corners.

Nishan Velupillay and Nikolaos Vergos are the top scorers with 4 goals each, while Zinedine Machach has 3. Nishan Velupillay is the leading assists maker on 4.

Newcastle have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 2.1 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. Robert Stanton's side have averaged 49.8% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 6.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 7.0 shots on goal and 14.6 attempts.

Eli Adams is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, Lachlan Rose is on 4 and Clayton Taylor on 3. Clayton Taylor has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.

Expert A-League Analysis

We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Melbourne Victory vs Newcastle Jets league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Newcastle in all of their last 5 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Newcastle in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Newcastle in 5 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Victory in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Victory in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Victory in 3 consecutive games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Newcastle in 2 consecutive games against Victory.

Melbourne Victory vs Newcastle Jets Prediction

Newcastle are an attractive wager at +1.25 for this A-League clash. There’s every chance that the underdogs can keep the scoreline close with this Asian Handicap wager and there is a price of 1.95 available.

Bettors can choose between buying or selling goals depending on their attitude to risk. When you move the line in either direction, the odds change accordingly.

Jets +1.25 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 51.3% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

Our Pick

Newcastle Asian Hcp +1.25 @ 1.95 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Victory 1 - 1 Newcastle

Our prediction is a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of 10.00. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Props

Top Pick: Lachlan Rose to Score 3.80

Lachlan Rose (Newcastle) has scored at least one goal in seven consecutive A-League away games. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of 3.80 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Lachlan Rose Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

3.80

First

8.50

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Corners Prediction

Under 11.5 Corners 1.67

We’ve not seen the 11.5 Total Corners line covered in four consecutive Newcastle games. We’re happy to back the 1.67 when it comes to the teams falling short of the Total Corners line which looks generous.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Victory

Total

9.80 6.00 3.80

Home

10.20 6.10 4.10

Away

11.30 6.40 4.90

Newcastle

Total

11.20 4.70 6.50

Home

9.50 6.10 3.40

Away

13.50 4.50 9.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 11.5

2.10

Under 11.5

1.67

Victory Corners

Over 6.5

1.83

Under 6.5

1.83

Newcastle Corners

Over 4.5

2.10

Under 4.5

1.67

Most Corners

1

1.30

X

7.50

2

3.80

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Melbourne Victory vs Newcastle Jets Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Victory Victory on the Cards According to Bookies

With an estimated 69% chance of winning, the bookies are taking no chances with their 1.45 betting odds about Melbourne Victory triumphing in this A-League match. The market suggests that Newcastle Jets are least likely to win at 5.75.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. BTTS betting is popular and you can back Yes at 1.50 on the Both Teams to Score market.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for A-League matches, with the football betting sites offering Melbourne Victory at 1.18 and Newcastle Jets are priced at 4.50 for the win.

Full Time Result

1

1.45

X

5.00

2

5.75

Half Time Result

1

1.83

X

2.88

2

5.50

Double Chance

1X

1.14

12

1.17

X2

2.63

Draw No Bet

1

1.18

2

4.50

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

1.95

2 Hcp +1.25

1.95

Total Goals

Under 2.5

3.40

Over 2.5

1.33

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.50

No

2.50

Bruno Fornaroli Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Favourite Bruno Fornaroli is 4.60 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals

Bruno Fornaroli (Victory)

First

4.60

Anytime

2.08

Nikos Vergos (Victory)

First

4.40

Anytime

2.08

Nishan Velupillay (Victory)

First

6.40

Anytime

2.65

Jing Reec (Victory)

First

6.40

Anytime

2.65

Zinedine Machach (Victory)

First

7.00

Anytime

2.95

Daniel Arzani (Victory)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.05

Reno Piscopo (Victory)

First

7.50

Anytime

3.15

Alexander Badolato (Victory)

First

8.50

Anytime

3.15

Justin Vidic (Newcastle)

First

8.50

Anytime

3.55

Lachlan Rose (Newcastle)

First

8.50

Anytime

3.80

Luka Kolic (Victory)

First

9.50

Anytime

3.95

Ben Gibson (Newcastle)

First

9.00

Anytime

4.10

Eli Adams (Newcastle)

First

11.00

Anytime

4.40

Clayton Taylor (Newcastle)

First

10.00

Anytime

4.40

Fabian Monge (Victory)

First

11.50

Anytime

4.60

Oscar Fryer (Newcastle)

First

10.50

Anytime

4.80

Alexander Menelaou (Victory)

First

13.00

Anytime

5.10

Alex Nunes (Newcastle)

First

13.00

Anytime

5.10

Ryan Teague (Victory)

First

12.50

Anytime

5.30

Lachlan Bayliss (Newcastle)

First

13.00

Anytime

5.60

Jordi Valadon (Victory)

First

13.00

Anytime

5.80

Roderick Miranda (Victory)

First

16.00

Anytime

6.40

Thomas Aquilina (Newcastle)

First

16.00

Anytime

6.75

Joshua Rawlins (Victory)

First

16.00

Anytime

6.75

Adama Traoré (Victory)

First

19.00

Anytime

7.50

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Team News

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