Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Oct 2024


We Predict a Tight Affair
When Newcastle meet Melbourne City, we will back the hosts at -109 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With the stake split between 0 and +0.5, they look capable of landing a return by avoiding defeat.
No Goals When Teams Last Met
Newcastle Jets were beaten 3-1 at McDonald Jones Stadium in their last game. This was at home to Central Coast Mariners. They had most of the ball enjoying 55% possession and four shots on target, with Apostolos Stamatelopoulos scoring the only goal.
Melbourne City lost their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 4-3 after penalties defeat against Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park. They racked up ten shots on goal and boasted 65% possession, with Samuel Souprayen finding the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
We saw City and Newcastle draw 0-0 at AAMI Park when the teams last went head-to-head. Looking back to the previous 10 H2H meetings, there has been two draws. City have won five games and Newcastle three.
A-League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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2 | ![]() |
26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 41 | 25 | 16 | 41:25 | 48 |
9 | ![]() |
26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 43 | 44 | -1 | 43:44 | 30 |
Newcastle have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. They have averaged 46.5% possession, 418.5 passes and 5.7 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.3 goals from 6.0 shots on goal, 11.5 attempts and 7.2 corners.
Apostolos Stamatelopoulos leads the way with 4 goals, Clayton Taylor has 3, with Reno Piscopo and two others on 1. Clayton Taylor is the leading assists maker with 2.
Melbourne City – Last 10 League GamesCity have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 2.4 goals from 15.1 attempts and 7.3 shots on goal. They average 57.5% possession, 542.9 passes, 8.3 corners in their favour and 5.1 corners against, while conceding 1.1 goals from 9.4 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.
The leading goalscorers have been Tolgay Arslan on 7, Leo Natel with 4 and Jamie Maclaren 3. Leo Natel and Steven Peter Ugarkovic are the top assist makers, managing 4 in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Newcastle Jets confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Ryan Scott (GK), Dane Ingham, Aleksandar Susnjar, Mark Natta, Daniel Wilmering, Eli Adams, Kostandinos Grozos, Lachlan Bayliss, Thomas Aquilina, Justin Vidic, Wellissol.
Melbourne City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Patrick Beach (GK), Callum Talbot, Kai Trewin, Samuel Souprayen, Aziz Behich, James Jeggo, Nathaniel Atkinson, Yonatan Cohen, Steven Peter Ugarkovic, Marco Tilio, Andrew Nabbout.
Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne City Prediction & Betting Tips
Newcastle +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We think that the hosts have a good chance of recording a win in this A-League game and it’s therefore a confident selection at -109.
We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football picks. The form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.
Key Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne City league stats:
Jets +0.25 Probability
The bookies are estimating that there is a 52.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +1150 and it involves Newcastle winning 1-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne City Odds
Melbourne City are regarded as having a 47% chance of winning this A-League match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at +115. The market suggests that Newcastle Jets are least likely to win at +210.
The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite.
The Draw No Bet market is popular for A-League matches, with the football betting sites offering Newcastle Jets at +120 and Melbourne City are priced at -163 for the win.







- A-League: 30/03 2024 Melbourne City 0 Newcastle 0
- A-League: 03/12 2023 Newcastle 0 Melbourne City 2
- A-League: 02/04 2023 Melbourne City 1 Newcastle 1
- A-League: 12/11 2022 Newcastle 1 Melbourne City 2
- A-League: 18/02 2022 Melbourne City 3 Newcastle 0
- A-League: 08/02 2022 Newcastle 2 Melbourne City 4
- A-League: 10/06 2021 Melbourne City 1 Newcastle 2
- A-League: 29/04 2021 Melbourne City 3 Newcastle 1
- A-League: 07/02 2021 Newcastle 1 Melbourne City 0
- A-League: 23/03 2020 Newcastle 2 Melbourne City 1


- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 7.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.60 corners awarded and 7.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 12.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 14.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 13.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 14.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 46.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne City Lineups & Team News
You’ve found the right place for Newcastle vs City team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.
The A-League squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.
Newcastle Jets Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Melbourne City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Newcastle Jets Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Melbourne City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Newcastle Jets Substitutes
- 4Phillip Cancar
- 6Matthew Scarcella
- 13Clayton Taylor
- 21Noah James
- 22Ben Gibson
- 27Nathan Grimaldi
- 28Will Dobson
Melbourne City Substitutes
- 1Jamie Young
- 19Zane Schreiber
- 20Arion Sulemani
- 22German Ferreyra
- 30Andreas Kuen
- 38Harry Politidis
- 47Kavian Rahmani
Previous Newcastle Jets Lineups
Previous Melbourne City Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Auckland | 26 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 49:27 | 53 |
2 | Melb City | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 41:25 | 48 |
3 | Western United | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 55:37 | 47 |
4 | Western Sydney | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 58:40 | 46 |
5 | Melb Victory | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 44:36 | 43 |
6 | Adelaide United | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 53:55 | 38 |
7 | Sydney FC | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 53:46 | 37 |
8 | Macarthur | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 50:45 | 33 |
9 | Newcastle Jets | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 43:44 | 30 |
10 | Central Coast | 26 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 29:51 | 26 |
11 | Wellington | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 27:43 | 24 |
12 | Brisbane Roar | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 32:51 | 21 |
13 | Perth Glory | 26 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 22:56 | 17 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Auckland | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 26:14 | 28 |
2 | Melb City | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 20:11 | 26 |
3 | Melb Victory | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 26:16 | 25 |
4 | Western United | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 23:14 | 24 |
5 | Sydney FC | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 36:25 | 21 |
6 | Western Sydney | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 31:23 | 20 |
7 | Adelaide United | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 27:27 | 17 |
8 | Newcastle Jets | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 22:22 | 12 |
9 | Wellington | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 11:17 | 11 |
10 | Central Coast | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 13:27 | 11 |
11 | Macarthur | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 22:25 | 10 |
12 | Brisbane Roar | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12:26 | 8 |
13 | Perth Glory | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11:29 | 8 |

















