Only a win will satisfy Perth Glory supporters in this nib Stadium clash with Newcastle Jets, having a healthy lead on the opposition in the A-League table.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Newcastle Jets have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 3900 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Perth Glory form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at nib Stadium as Perth Glory, who have the most points (26) at home in A-League, have scored 24 goals to get 26 points from 12 games. The overall stats are 8-2-2 (wins-draws-losses).A good away victory last time out for Perth Glory, who won 3-0 against Central Coast Mariners. Preceding that match was a defeat to Melbourne Victory (0-2).
The manager T. Popović will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Sydney in only four days.
With an average of more than two goals per home game (24 in 12 games), Perth Glory's attacking play is working. 12 goals have been conceded.
Newcastle Jets form and stats
The visitors are W4-D1-L7 on the road this term.Newcastle Jets won their last game, 3-2 versus Western Sydney Wanderers played at home. Preceding that game, the 1-4 loss visiting Wellington Phoenix's place.
Newcastle Jets have scored 16 goals on their travels this season, 12 away games. In the opposite end, Newcastle Jets have conceded 19 goals in their away games.
Head 2 Head
This is the result when the teams met earlier this season; Perth Glory - Newcastle Jets 2-0. As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's 6 Perth Glory victories, 2 draws and 2 Newcastle Jets wins.Top Goalscorers
 
A. Keogh
13 goals / 2 assists
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R. O'Donovan
9 goals / 2 assists
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C. Ikonomidis
8 goals / 3 assists
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Perth Glory missing players
Newcastle Jets missing players
| Perth Glory | Newcastle Jets | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 24 | 12 | Played | 12 | 24 |
| 50 | 24 | Scored | 16 | 32 |
| 22 | 12 | Conceded | 19 | 34 |
| 92% | 92% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 96% |
| 88% | 83% | Over 1.5 | 92% | 83% |
| 54% | 58% | Over 2.5 | 58% | 50% |
| 33% | 33% | Over 3.5 | 17% | 25% |
| 21% | 17% | Over 4.5 | 17% | 17% |
| 54% | 50% | Both teams to score | 58% | 58% |
| 42% | 42% | Clean Sheet | 17% | 21% |
| 12% | 17% | Failed To Score | 25% | 25% |
- Newcastle Jets hasn't played a single 0-0 game away.
- Newcastle Jets is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
- Perth Glory is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Perth Glory | 24 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 50 | 22 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 10 | 28 | 54 |
| 2 | Sydney | 24 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 41 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 48 |
| 3 | Melbourne Victory | 24 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 47 | 30 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 44 |
| 4 | Wellington Phoenix | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 42 | 34 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 37 |
| 5 | Adelaide United | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 | 29 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 37 |
| 6 | Melbourne City | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 32 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 3 | 36 |
| 7 | Newcastle Jets | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 32 | 34 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 19 | -2 | 29 |
| 8 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 40 | 49 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 27 | -9 | 23 |
| 9 | Brisbane Roar | 24 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 32 | 59 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 24 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 35 | -27 | 15 |
| 10 | Central Coast Mariners | 24 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 27 | 62 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 34 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 28 | -35 | 10 |
