Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne Victory Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Feb 2025

We can’t resist the chance to back Melbourne Victory on the basis that they are -125 to land a win against Newcastle. We’ll back this Full-Time Result wager with optimism based on the available information.

Newcastle Jets drew away from home in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Central Coast Mariners at Industree Group Stadium. Robert Stanton's team recorded seven shots on target and had 49% possession, while Lachlan Rose and Mark Natta each scored one goal.

Melbourne Victory have won two on the spin, triumphing 2-0 in their previous game. This was on the road against Perth Glory at HBF Park. The Boys in Blue enjoyed 57% possession and recorded seven shots on goal, while Nishan Velupillay and Clarismario Rodrigus were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Melbourne are unbeaten in the past three games against Newcastle, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at McDonald Jones Stadium. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved four Melbourne wins, three Newcastle victories and three draws.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Newcastle Jets	7	2	0	5	11	16	-5	11:16	6
12	Melb Victory	7	1	2	4	4	11	-7	4:11	5

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Newcastle have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. The Jets have averaged 51.9% possession and 5.6 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.7 goals from 5.3 shots on goal, 9.8 attempts and 5.9 corners.

Top scorer is Ben Gibson on 4 goals, while Lachlan Rose has racked up 3 and Clayton Taylor 2. Thomas Aquilina is the leading assists maker with 4.

Victory have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, averaging 12.0 attempts, 5.9 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. Arthur Diles' side average 52.4% possession, 6.5 corners in their favour and 5.2 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 4.2 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts.

The top scorers have been Clarismario Rodrigus and Bruno Fornaroli on 3, with Nikolaos Vergos getting 2. Zinedine Machach and Daniel Arzani are the top assists providers with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Newcastle Jets confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Noah James (GK), Thomas Aquilina, Phillip Cancar, Mark Natta, Daniel Wilmering, Lachlan Bayliss, Kostandinos Grozos, Callum Timmins, Eli Adams, Ben Gibson, Clayton Taylor.

Melbourne Victory confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mitchell Langerak (GK), Joshua Rawlins, Roderick Miranda, Brendan Hamill, Adama Traore, Jordi Valadon, Ryan Teague, Nishan Velupillay, Zinedine Machach, Clarismario Rodrigus, Nikolaos Vergos.

Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne Victory Prediction & Betting Tips

Our prediction is that Melbourne Victory will have too much for the opposition and we’ll therefore take the -125 when it comes to this A-League clash. This wager sticks out when it comes to landing value.

We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne Victory league stats:

• Victory have won 2 consecutive games.
• Newcastle have lost 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Newcastle have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.

According to the bookies, our pick has a 55.6% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

If you anticipate that Victory will win but also concede one goal or more, then it’s logical that the Result + BTTS Yes pick offers an attractive betting option at bigger odds.

Our Match Prediction

Victory To Win @ -125 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Newcastle 1 - 2 Victory

We’re going for Victory at +700 to secure a 2-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Victory Under 6.5 Corners -125

Melbourne Victory have averaged 5.30 corners in the past 10 away matches, with the corner count against Newcastle going under 6.5 in their previous seven home games. We’re happy to back the -125 when it comes to Melbourne Victory falling short of the Team Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Newcastle

Total

11.10 5.20 5.90

Home

9.50 6.10 3.40

Away

14.20 5.30 8.90

Victory

Total

9.60 5.20 4.40

Home

9.60 5.10 4.50

Away

10.50 6.00 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-123

Newcastle Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Victory Corners

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-150

Most Corners

1

+165

X

+600

2

-182

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Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne Victory Odds

The Melbourne Victory betting odds have been priced up by the bookies and they are -141 favourites to land victory in this A-League encounter which means a 58% chance of winning. If you want to back the outsider for this match, Newcastle Jets are available at +320.

A high-scoring match is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds.

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Full-Time Result

1

+320

X

+300

2

-141

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

+160

2

+112

Double Chance

1X

+102

12

-435

X2

-476

Draw No Bet

1

+210

2

-313

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-119

2 Hcp -0.75

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+170

Over 2.5

-238

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-227

No

+155

Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne Victory Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Newcastle vs Victory team news.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest A-League squads.

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