Newcastle Jets FC has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Melbourne City FC has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.

Scoring records

Newcastle Jets FC scores 1.83 goals per game and allows 2.50. Melbourne City FC scores 1.33 and allows 0.83. Games in this league average 2.46 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 83% of Newcastle Jets FC's games and 33% of Melbourne City FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 33%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Newcastle Jets FC has the higher season xG average, 1.60 to 1.39 per game. Newcastle Jets FC takes 13.3 shots per game, while Melbourne City FC takes 11.5.

First-half and second-half trends

Newcastle Jets FC leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Melbourne City FC leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.50 after halftime.

When the teams score

Newcastle Jets FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). For Melbourne City FC, it is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

A-League games average 2.46 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.

Stats by half

0 : 1

First half

0 : 0

Second half

Game stats

56Possession (%)44

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

16Shots14

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

3Shots on target4

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

1.63xG1.47

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

10Corners2

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

57Dangerous attacks42

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

7Fouls11

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

1Cards2

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1Points per game1.5

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

1.83Goals scored / game1.33

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

2.5Goals allowed / game0.83

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

1.6xG for1.39

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

57%Average possession58%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

4.67Shots on target / game3.67

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

0%Clean sheets67%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

83%Both teams scored33%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

13.33Shots per game11.5

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

4.67Shots on target3.67

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

13.8%Shot conversion11.6%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

57%Possession58%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

1.6xG for1.39

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

1.77xG against1.2

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

Shooting quality

Newcastle Jets FC: Efficient finishingMelbourne City FC: Balanced

	Newcastle Jets FC	Melbourne City FC
Accuracy (shots on target)	35%	32%
Chance quality (xG per shot)	0.12	0.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)	0.39	0.36

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team form— who is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Melbourne City FC is 33% better for: last-5 form.

1.2 pts / game - Newcastle Jets FC · 1.6 pts / game - Melbourne City FC

Newcastle Jets FC

WLLLW

Season result split

33% W0% R67% P

Season (W-D-L)

2-0-4

1.00 pts / game · goal difference -4

Last 5 (W-D-L)

2-0-3

1.20 pts / game

Record at home (W-D-L)

1-0-2

Last 5 at home

1-0-2

WLL

Last 5 games - averages

Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 2.4xG: 1.59Opponent xG: 1.83BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 100%

Melbourne City FC

WDWLD

Season result split

33% W50% R17% P

Season (W-D-L)

2-3-1

1.50 pts / game · goal difference +3

Last 5 (W-D-L)

2-2-1

1.60 pts / game

Record away (W-D-L)

1-3-1

Last 5 away

1-3-1

DDWLD

Last 5 games - averages

Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.39Opponent xG: 1.20BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 40%

Goals— how do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Newcastle Jets FC is 38% better for: goals scored per game.

1.83 goals / game - Newcastle Jets FC · 1.33 goals / game - Melbourne City FC

Melbourne City FC is 201% better for: goals allowed per game.

2.5 goals / game - Newcastle Jets FC · 0.83 goals / game - Melbourne City FC

Newcastle Jets FC scoring profile: mixed

Newcastle Jets FC scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 meczów), while Melbourne City FC keeps a clean sheet in 67% (4 of 6 meczów).

Melbourne City FC scoring profile: very strong

Melbourne City FC scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 meczów), while Newcastle Jets FC keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 meczów).

11Goals scored (season)8

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

15Goals conceded (season)5

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

4.33Average goals per game2.17

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

9Goals scored (last 5)7

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

12Goals conceded (last 5)4

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

Newcastle Jets FC

Clean sheets0 of 6 meczów

17%

No goal1 of 6 meczów

Melbourne City FC

67%

Clean sheets4 of 6 meczów

33%

No goal2 of 6 meczów

How often they score at least...

83%1 goal67%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

50%2 goals33%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

17%3 goals17%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

17%4 goals17%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

How often they concede at least...

100%1 goal33%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

83%2 goals17%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

50%3 goals17%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

17%4 goals17%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

83%

Newcastle Jets FC - BTTS5 of 6 meczów

33%

Melbourne City FC - BTTS2 of 6 meczów

49%

League average

Goal patterns

83%BTTS at half-time33%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

33%BTTS in both halves0%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

33%Scored in both halves33%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

BTTS and goal count

83%Min. 3 goals and BTTS17%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

17%Min. 3 goals without BTTS17%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

80%BTTS - last 520%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

Full game - team comparison (Over)

100%Min. 1 goal (Over 0.5)67%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

100%Min. 2 goals (Over 1.5)67%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

100%Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)33%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

50%Min. 4 goals (Over 3.5)33%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

50%Min. 5 goals (Over 4.5)17%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

Over / Under - Newcastle Jets FC

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)

Over 100%Under 0%

Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)

Over 100%Under 0%

Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)

Over 100%Under 0%

Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)

Over 50%Under 50%

Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)

Over 50%Under 50%

Over / Under - Melbourne City FC

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)

Over 67%Under 33%

Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)

Over 67%Under 33%

Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)

Over 33%Under 67%

Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)

Over 33%Under 67%

Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)

Over 17%Under 83%

1st half

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

83%Min. 2 goals before half-time50%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

50%Min. 3 goals before half-time17%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

2nd half

83%Min. 1 goal after half-time50%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

67%Min. 2 goals after half-time33%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

33%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

Game halves— when do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Melbourne City FC is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.33 pts / game - Newcastle Jets FC · 1.5 pts / game - Melbourne City FC

Newcastle Jets FC - half-time state

33% leading33% draw33% trailing

Melbourne City FC - half-time state

33% leading50% draw17% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.33Points per game (1st half)1.5

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

1.33Goals scored (1st half)0.83

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

1.17Goals conceded (1st half)0.5

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

2.5Average goals (1st half)1.33

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

0%Clean sheet before half-time67%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

17%No goal before half-time33%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

After half-time (2nd half)

0.83Points per game (2nd half)1.5

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

0.5Goals scored (2nd half)0.5

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

1.33Goals conceded (2nd half)0.33

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

1.83Average goals (2nd half)0.83

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

17%Clean sheet after half-time83%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

67%No goal after half-time67%

Newcastle Jets FCMelbourne City FC

Newcastle Jets FC - second-half results

17% W33% R50% P

Half-time points

Half-time goals

Goal difference (1st half)

Second-half points

-5

Goal difference (2nd half)

1.33

PPG before half-time

Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Melbourne City FC - second-half results

33% W50% R17% P

Half-time points

Half-time goals

Goal difference (1st half)

Second-half points

Goal difference (2nd half)

1.50

PPG before half-time

Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.2

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Newcastle Jets FC - last 5 games by half
	1st half	2nd half
Points per game	1.60	0.80
Goals scored / game	1.4	0.4
Goals allowed / game	1.0	1.4
Average goals per game	2.4	1.8
1 goal	100%	80%
2 goals	80%	60%
3 goals	40%	40%
Clean sheet	0%	20%
No goal	20%	80%
Goal difference	+2	-5

Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing

2nd half: 20% won - 20% draw - 60% lost

BTTS at half-time (last 5): 80% - Half-time goals total: 7

Melbourne City FC - last 5 games by half
	1st half	2nd half
Points per game	1.60	1.60
Goals scored / game	0.8	0.6
Goals allowed / game	0.4	0.4
Average goals per game	1.2	1.0
1 goal	60%	60%
2 goals	40%	40%
3 goals	20%	0%
Clean sheet	80%	80%
No goal	40%	60%
Goal difference	+2	+1

Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing

2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost

BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Newcastle Jets FC

ScoredConceded

0-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

Melbourne City FC

ScoredConceded

0-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

3.25

Estimated goals

attack vs. opponent defense

1.3 : 1.9

Estimated goal split

home : away

132%

Pace vs league

100% = league average

58%

Both teams scored (BTTS)

average from both teams' seasons

-100%

Derby effect

H2H goals vs typical matches

56%

BTTS estimate

from both teams' scoring frequency

0:0 risk

about 1 in 17 matches

2-3

Most common goal range

attack vs. defense for both teams

Newcastle Jets FC

Net xG balance

Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.

-0.17

Results compared with xG

Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.

-0.50

Points compared with goal balance

Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.

-0.3 pts

Finishing efficiency

Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.

+0.23

Defensive efficiency

Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.

-0.73

Attack vs league

How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.

121%

Defense vs. league

Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.

263%

Form trend

Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.

+0.20

Stronger second half?

How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.

-0.8

Late goals

27% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 45% come in the first quarter-hour.

27%

Melbourne City FC

Net xG balance

Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.

+0.19

Results compared with xG

Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.

+0.31

Points compared with goal balance

Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.

-3.9 pts

Finishing efficiency

Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.

-0.06

Defensive efficiency

Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.

+0.37

Attack vs league

How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.

140%

Defense vs. league

Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.

55%

Form trend

Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.

+0.10

Stronger second half?

How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.

-0.3

Late goals

25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 38% come in the first quarter-hour.

25%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (A-League).

Teams vs league

	Newcastle Jets FC	Liga	Melbourne City FC
Average goals per game	▲ 4.33	2.46	▼ 2.17
Both teams scored	▲ 83%	49%	▼ 33%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)	▲ 100%	46%	▼ 33%
Clean sheets	▼ 0%	31%	▲ 67%
Goal before half-time	▲ 100%	67%	• 67%
Goal after half-time	▲ 83%	67%	▼ 50%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.46

Average goals per game

49%

Both teams scored

46%

Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)

31%

Clean sheets

1.51

Home goals / game

0.95

Away goals / game

+59%

Home attack advantage

+37%

Home defensive advantage

+31%

Total home advantage

Goals in 1st half (whole league)

67%

1 goal

36%

2 goals

18%

3 goals

4 goals

Goals in 2nd half (whole league)

67%

1 goal

38%

2 goals

13%

3 goals

4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Home team

Starting lineup

1James Nicholas Delianov 9Lachlam Roseoff 83'14Max Barry Burgessoff 87'17Kostandinos Grozos 19Alexander Badolato🟨 1 22Joel Bertolissio 23Daniel Wilmering 28Will Dobsonoff 68'33Mark Natta 42Max Cooper 43Xavier Bertoncellooff 46'

Substitutes

5Joe Shaughnessyon 1'7Eli Adamson 46'8Lachlan Baylisson 83'11Ben Gibsonon 87'13Clayton Tayloron 68'39Thomas Kevin Aquilinaon 1'

40Jordan Baylison 1'

Away team

Starting lineup

1Patrick Beach 4Liam Bonetigoff 70'10Takeshi Kanamorioff 69'16Aziz Eraltay Behich 17Max Caputooff 78'22Germán Julio Ferreyra 27Kai Clifton Trewin 30Andreas KuenA 1 35Medin Memetioff 54'36Harrison Shillingtonoff 78'47Kavian Rahmani⚽ 1 · 🟨 1

Substitutes

11Elbasan Rashanion 70'13Nathaniel Caleb Atkinson🟨 1 · on 78'19Zane Schreiberon 54'20Benjamin Mazzeoon 78'

33Dakota Ochsenhamon 1'

37Peter Antoniouon 1'39Emin Durakovicon 69'

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

27'
Melbourne City FCGoalKavian RahmaniAssist: Andreas Kuen
46'
Newcastle Jets FCSubstitutionOn: Eli AdamsOff: Xavier Bertoncello
54'
Melbourne City FCSubstitutionOn: Zane SchreiberOff: Medin Memeti
68'
Newcastle Jets FCSubstitutionOn: Clayton TaylorOff: Will Dobson
69'
Melbourne City FCSubstitutionOn: Emin DurakovicOff: Takeshi Kanamori
70'
Melbourne City FCSubstitutionOn: Elbasan RashaniOff: Liam Bonetig
79'
Newcastle Jets FCYellow cardAlexander Badolato
83'
Newcastle Jets FCSubstitutionOn: Lachlan BaylissOff: Lachlam Rose
87'
Newcastle Jets FCSubstitutionOn: Ben GibsonOff: Max Barry Burgess
90+3'
Melbourne City FCYellow cardKavian Rahmani
90+6'
Melbourne City FCYellow cardNathaniel Caleb Atkinson

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

RefereeTim Danaskos Away managerAurelio Vidmar

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Tim DanaskosMatches officiated: 8

3.38Cards per match

0Penalties per match

1 / X / 263%Home wins13%Draws25%Away wins

FAQ

What was the result of Newcastle Jets FC vs Melbourne City FC?

The A-League match finished Newcastle Jets FC 0:1 Melbourne City FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Newcastle Jets FC vs Melbourne City FC?

Newcastle Jets FC score 1.83 goals per game on average and Melbourne City FC 1.33. The A-League average is 2.46 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 83% of Newcastle Jets FC's matches and 33% of Melbourne City FC's.

What form are Newcastle Jets FC and Melbourne City FC in?

Over the last 5 games Newcastle Jets FC have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Melbourne City FC 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newcastle Jets FC vs Melbourne City FC?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Newcastle Jets FC vs Melbourne City FC: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.