📏 Form Guide

Newcastle United Jets

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Newcastle United Jets head into this fixture following on from a 0-0 A-League stalemate vs Melbourne City.

In that game, Newcastle United Jets managed 35% possession and 10 shots on goal with 3 on target. At the other end, Melbourne City had 19 shots at goal with 9 of them on target.

Newcastle United Jets have struggled with their forward play of late. Their goals record equals just 4 vs opponents during their last 6 outings. In those meetings, Newcastle United Jets have also seen the number of goals scored against them come to 8.

Taking a look at their past results, Newcastle United Jets:

• haven't beaten Sydney FC in their previous 3 matches in the league.
• are without a home win in the past 5 league games. Fans are getting restless.

Sydney FC

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Previously, Sydney FC drew 1-1 in the A-League tie with Perth Glory.

In that match, Sydney FC managed 38% possession and 7 attempts at goal with 2 of them on target. The only player to score for Sydney FC was Joe Lolley (25'). Perth Glory had 28 shots on goal with 5 on target. Kaelan Majekodunmi (72') was the scorer for Perth Glory.

In their last 6 clashes, Sydney FC have helped themselves to a total of 10 goals. Sydney FC have also managed to score in every single one of those games. Over that period, their defenders have had 5 goals go against them. We shall soon find out whether or not that trend will end up being continued on in this game.

Coming into this clash, Sydney FC are without a win away from home in their last 2 league games.

👥 Head to head

Looking over their prior head to head clashes dating back to 08/05/2021 shows us that Newcastle United Jets have won 1 of them and Sydney FC 3, with the tally of drawn results being 2.

An aggregate of 16 goals were produced between them during those clashes, with 5 of them from The Jets and 11 being from The Sky Blues. The average number of goals per game works out to 2.67.

The previous league meeting featuring these sides was A-League match day 13 on 19/01/2024 which finished with the scoreline of Sydney FC 4-0 Newcastle United Jets.

That time, Sydney FC managed 60% possession and 22 shots on goal with 8 on target. The scorers were Patrick Wood (40'), Joe Lolley (66') and Max Burgess (76', 79').

Newcastle United Jets had 6 shots at goal with 1 on target.

The referee was Adam Bavcar.

🗞️ Team News: Newcastle United Jets

There aren’t many personnel worries, with just the sole fitness concern for the Newcastle United Jets gaffer Rob Stanton to be concerned about from a near full-strength squad. Jacob Dowse (unknown injury) is out of contention.

🗞️ Team News: Sydney FC

Sydney FC manager Ufuk Talay has to currently contend with reduced team options. Wataru Kamijo (Back injury), Patrick Wood (Ankle injury) and Gus Hoefsloot (Meniscus tear) are names that won’t be on the team sheet. Jake Girdwood-Reich is ineligible for this match because of suspension.

💭 Prediction

We’ve got the feeling that Newcastle United Jets certainly have the ability to find the net against this Sydney FC outfit, although one goal likely won’t be enough to avoid defeat.

We’re therefore expecting a very close game with a 1-2 win for Sydney FC at the end of this one. It really should be an interesting one.

Our expert partners are tipping over 1.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.

Renata Leite, 04:05 07/04/2024