A quick peek at the A-League standings hint of an advantage to Western United when they arrive at Newcastle Jets. But; let's wait for the game before we award the win!
- Newcastle Jets have the most scored goals in the second half (30) in A-League
- Western United have the most clean sheets (9) in A-League
Western United have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1000 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Newcastle and Western United.
Newcastle Jets form and stats
Newcastle Jets, who have the most scored goals (28) at home in A-League, have played 12 A-League games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 6-1-5 (wins-draws-losses). Two defeats in a row at home hurts for Newcastle Jets, their manager Papastamatis and the supporters. There are certain expectations for improvement.
Newcastle are returning here after visiting Macarthur and winning with a 3-0 scoreline. Yuel, Siatravanis and Mikeltadze scored the goal(s). Newcastle Jets goalkeeper Weier did an outstanding job against Macarthur with six saves, so vital to securing the victory. Defender Jurman got the top score of the team in the match with a rating of 8.3/10. Jurman won 8 of 8 duels.
Preceding that match was a defeat to Central Coast Mariners (2-4).The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Newcastle have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found ten matches with the results: Won three, drawn three and lost four.
There's a new game coming up fairly quickly for Newcastle Jets as they are travelling to their away game against Central Coast Mariners in the A-League. That match is three days after this one.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (28 in 12 games), Newcastle Jets's attacking play is working. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Newcastle Jets defense is not exactly impregnable. 18 goals conceded from 12 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above. When Newcastle hosts teams that live on the top of the table (like Western Sydney Wanderers, Brisbane Roar and Perth Glory), the matches have ended over 2.5 goals 3 of 3 times.
Western United form and stats
4 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses. That’s the product of Western United, who have the most clean sheets (9) in A-League, playing as the away team in the A-League this season.
Western United play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 0-1 to Central Coast Mariners (placed 5th). Defender Lacroix was the best team player with a rating of 7.42. Lacroix won 1 of 3 duels.
That result followed a home victory 2-0 versus Macarthur.As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found eleven similar matches played by Western United in our archives, and the results are: seven wins for Western United, two draws and two defeats.
The visitors will be packing their bags again in only four days as another away game awaits: The A-League trip to Adelaide United.
Western United have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 11 league away games 13 goals have been scored. 15 goals have been conceded by Western in these games.
Head 2 Head
The records show that this isn''t the first time these two sides meet this season, as the statistics show this recent fixture: Western United - Newcastle Jets 2-1. Newcastle Jets-Western United H2H statistics last seven meetings regardless of arena: Newcastle Jets two wins, Western United four wins, one draw. two of these seven matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  B. Mikeltadze 13 goals |   A. Prijović 9 goals | V. Yuel 6 goals |
Newcastle Jets missing players
Western United missing players
| Newcastle Jets | Western United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 24 | 12 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 11 | 24 |
| 8 | 6 | 0 | Won | W | 3 | 4 | 13 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 12 | 5 | 3 | Lost | L | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 44 | 28 | 4 | Scored | S | 6 | 13 | 38 |
| 40 | 18 | 8 | Conceded | C | 2 | 15 | 27 |
| 96% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 92% | 92% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 73% | 67% |
| 83% | 83% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 45% | 50% |
| 42% | 50% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 27% | 33% |
| 21% | 25% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 9% | 17% |
| 67% | 67% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 55% | 46% |
| 25% | 33% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 67% | 27% | 42% |
| 12% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 18% | 12% |
| 4.9 | 4.8 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6 | 6.4 | 5.6 |
| 5.5 | 5.1 | 4.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4 | 6.4 | 6 |
| 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 14.8 | 14.9 | 13.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 12 | 12.5 | 13 |
| 5 | 5.4 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.7 | 4 | 4.5 |
| 36% | 43% | 44% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 55% | 30% | 36% |
| 14.4 | 12.6 | 13.7 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 14 | 16.3 | 14.8 |
| 4.7 | 4.1 | 5.3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.7 | 5.3 | 4.7 |
- Newcastle Jets have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Western United have scored away.
- Newcastle Jets have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Newcastle Jets have the most scored goals (28) at home in A-League
- Newcastle Jets have the most scored goals in the second half (30) in A-League
- Newcastle Jets haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Western United have the most clean sheets (9) in A-League
- Western United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Melbourne City | 24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 53 | 30 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 15 | 23 | 46 |
| 2 | Melbourne Victory | 25 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 38 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 45 |
| 3 | Western United | 24 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 38 | 27 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 44 |
| 4 | Adelaide United | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 36 | 30 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 17 | 6 | 40 |
| 5 | Central Coast Mariners | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 45 | 35 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 36 |
| 6 | Wellington Phoenix | 24 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 31 | 46 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 20 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 26 | -15 | 36 |
| 7 | Macarthur | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 37 | 46 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 26 | -9 | 32 |
| 8 | Sydney | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 35 | 37 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 31 |
| 9 | Newcastle Jets | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 44 | 40 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 22 | 4 | 28 |
| 10 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 28 | 35 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 22 | -7 | 26 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 26 | 36 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 22 | -10 | 23 |
| 12 | Perth Glory | 25 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 43 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 28 | -25 | 15 |
