Newcastle Jets are set to take on Macarthur at McDonald Jones Stadium in the A-League clash on Friday. Both teams have accumulated 12 points from nine league games so far, with Newcastle holding a slight edge over Macarthur in the standings due to their superior goal-scoring record.
In their last outing, Newcastle Jets secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Sydney FC at home. The deadlock was broken in the second half with goals from Will Dobson and Xavier Bertoncello sealing the win for the hosts.
On the other hand, Macarthur are on an unbeaten streak in their last three games across all competitions. They clinched a 2-1 win against Brisbane Roar before settling for a 1-1 draw against Melbourne City in their recent fixture.
Head-to-Head and Key Numbers:
– In their 15 previous encounters, both Newcastle Jets and Macarthur have secured five wins each along with five draws.
– The last six meetings between the two sides have seen over 2.5 goals being scored.
– Newcastle Jets have the best attacking record in the league this season, having netted 16 goals. However, they have also conceded the most goals (17) in the league.
– Macarthur has struggled in front of goal, scoring only seven goals this season, with only Western Sydney Wanderers scoring fewer.
– Both teams have scored at least three goals in three of their last five meetings.
Prediction:
Newcastle Jets have been in fine form lately, winning three of their last four games and scoring at least two goals in each of those victories. With a solid home record in the A-League, the Jets are favorites to secure a win against Macarthur.
Macarthur, on the other hand, have shown resilience in recent matches but have struggled away from home, winning just one out of their four away games this season.
Betting Tips:
1. Result – Newcastle Jets to win
2. Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Over 2.5 goals
3. Both teams to score – Yes
4. At least one goal to be scored in the second half – Yes
Bold Tip: Eli Adams to score or assist anytime – Yes
In conclusion, Newcastle Jets are expected to come out on top in this fixture, with a predicted scoreline of Newcastle Jets 2-1 Macarthur.
