Newcastle Jets will welcome Melbourne Victory to McDonald Jones Stadium in the A-League on Friday. Both teams endured a winless start to their league campaigns last week and will be looking to bounce back in this crucial matchup.
The Jets failed to continue their great run from the title-winning Australia Cup campaign, suffering a 3-2 defeat away to the Central Coast Mariners last week. Lachlan Rose equalized for Newcastle in the 80th minute, but Eli Adams missed a chance to give them the lead in stoppage time. This proved costly, as Nicholas Duarte sealed the game for the Mariners with a goal in the eighth minute of added time.
Melbourne Victory, on the other hand, were held to a goalless draw by reigning Premiers Auckland City in their campaign opener last week. They will be eager to open their goalscoring account in this fixture.
### Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne Victory: Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
The two teams have met 55 times across all competitions, with their encounters closely contested. Melbourne Victory hold a narrow edge in the head-to-head record, leading 22 wins to 21, with 12 matches finishing in draws.
Last season, the Jets remained unbeaten in their two league meetings against Melbourne Victory, securing a home win and drawing the reverse fixture. Interestingly, eight of the last 10 meetings between these sides have produced over 2.5 goals.
Currently, Melbourne Victory are unbeaten in their last three A-League regular-season games, including two draws. Newcastle Jets, meanwhile, are winless in their last four regular-season games, suffering three defeats.
Victory were one of only three teams unable to score in their opening match of the season. Conversely, Newcastle Jets conceded three goals in their opening game—more than any other side.
### Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne Victory: Prediction
The Jets have shown strong form in this fixture lately, remaining unbeaten in their last three games against Melbourne Victory, with two draws. They are also unbeaten in their last four home games versus the Victory, winning three of those encounters. Newcastle will look to build on this positive record.
Melbourne Victory kept a clean sheet in their opening game and will aim to continue their solid defensive form. Notably, Victory have won their last two away games in the A-League regular season, scoring a total of five goals.
Considering the current form and recent history, a draw seems the most likely outcome in this evenly poised battle.
**Prediction:** Newcastle Jets 2-2 Melbourne Victory
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### Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne Victory: Betting Tips
– **Tip 1:** Result – Draw
– **Tip 2:** Goals Over/Under 2.5 – Over 2.5 goals
– **Tip 3:** Both teams to score – Yes
– **Tip 4:** At least one goal to be scored in the first half – Yes
Fans can expect an exciting, tightly contested match featuring goals from both sides as the Jets and Victory look to get their seasons back on track.
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