Wellington Phoenix and Newcastle Jets have delivered a "par" performance so far this season, to use a golfing expression. Both occupy mid-table places in the A-League.
- Wellington Phoenix have the fewest scored goals in the second half (6) in A-League
- Newcastle Jets have the fewest matches under the total-line (0) in A-League
There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a A-League game only four days ago. That game was also an away game, at Western United. It will be interesting to see if they are fully ready and rested for this match, and/or if some changes in the lineup is necessary.
Wellington Phoenix form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Central Coast Stadium as Wellington Phoenix have scored 13 goals to get 17 points from 8 games. The overall stats in the A-League are 5-2-1 (wins-draws-losses).
The home fans saw a 1-1 draw versus Sydney last time out and are looking for a victory here.
Previous to that game, a home match hosting Brisbane Roar in a game that was won 3-0.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 Wellington have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 20 matches with the results: Won 13, drawn four and lost three.
The manager Talay will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Brisbane Roar in only three days.
The Wellington Phoenix fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 13 goals in 8 league matches. Wellington are not conceding a lot of goals here at Central Coast Stadium in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 7 from 8 matches.
Newcastle Jets form and stats
Newcastle Jets have only collected 5 points from their away games in the A-League, after 1-2-3 (6 played). With two straight losses from their last two away games, Newcastle Jets are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.
It might be tough going out on the road again for Newcastle Jets, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 1-2 versus Western United (placed 1st). Midfield player Penha was the top player of the team with a match rating of 7.65/10. Penha hit four key passes.
A 2-2 draw was the result before that, hosting Macarthur.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Newcastle Jets playing away and similar expectations, we found eleven relevant matches. Results were four Newcastle wins, three draws and four defeats.
The schedule is very tough for Newcastle Jets now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A A-League game at Adelaide United is waiting in only four days.
Newcastle have scored 8 goals on their travels this season, from 6 away games in the league.
Head 2 Head
Newcastle Jets - Wellington Phoenix 4-0 was the product when this pair of participants last met, earlier this season. Wellington Phoenix-Newcastle Jets H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Wellington Phoenix five wins, Newcastle Jets four wins, one draw. seven of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  B. Mikeltadze 8 goals | A. Thurgate 4 goals | V. Yuel 4 goals |
Wellington Phoenix missing players
Newcastle Jets missing players
| Wellington Phoenix | Newcastle Jets | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 12 | 8 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | 5 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 15 | 13 | 2 | Scored | S | 4 | 8 | 21 |
| 18 | 7 | 1 | Conceded | C | 3 | 12 | 23 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 92% | 88% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 92% |
| 58% | 50% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 100% | 92% |
| 25% | 12% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 33% | 38% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 8% |
| 58% | 62% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 83% | 77% |
| 17% | 25% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| 25% | 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 17% | 8% |
| 5 | 4.9 | 4.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.5 | 4.7 | 5.2 |
| 6.7 | 6.8 | 6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7.5 | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| 1.7 | 1.4 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 2 | 1.9 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 13.8 | 14.6 | 15.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 10.5 | 13 | 14.2 |
| 4.5 | 4.8 | 3.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| 28% | 34% | 29% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 80% | 35% | 35% |
| 18.1 | 17.9 | 19.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 16.5 | 15.8 | 13.8 |
| 6.2 | 5.8 | 6 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.5 | 5 | 4.6 |
- All of Newcastle Jets's away-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- Newcastle Jets have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Newcastle Jets have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Newcastle Jets have the fewest matches under the total-line (0) in A-League
- Newcastle Jets haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Wellington Phoenix have the fewest scored goals in the second half (6) in A-League
- Wellington Phoenix 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 | Western United | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 32 |
| 2 | Melbourne City | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 33 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 29 |
| 3 | Adelaide United | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 24 |
| 4 | Macarthur | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 22 |
| 5 | Melbourne Victory | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 21 |
| 6 | Sydney | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | -2 | 18 |
| 7 | Wellington Phoenix | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -3 | 18 |
| 8 | Newcastle Jets | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -2 | 15 |
| 9 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 15 |
| 10 | Central Coast Mariners | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 13 | -2 | 14 |
| 11 | Perth Glory | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | -2 | 12 |
| 12 | Brisbane Roar | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 16 | -8 | 11 |
