Melbourne City vs Newcastle Jets Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: 2nd April 2023
Kick-Off: 6:00 UK, 7:00 CET
Venue: AAMI Park
TV: BT Sport 2

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Melbourne City vs Newcastle Jets: Top Free Betting Tips

After going winless in A-League, Newcastle Jets look to turn their fortunes around against leaders Melbourne City on Sunday, 2 April. The City Boys also dropped points in their last league outing, earning an away 1-1 draw against Macarthur.

Match Result Prediction: Melbourne City to Win

Melbourne City has lacked consistency recently but they have been impressive at home, winning six of their last seven matches at AAMI Park. To the contrary, Newcastle Jets have registered only one victory in the previous five away outings but only tasted defeat on two occasions. Melbourne City has also been admirable in their H2Hs with the Jets, winning six of the last seven matches at home. Based on this, we are backing Melbourne City to win in this Round 22 encounter.

Total Goals Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals

The last five matches between City and Jets have seen Over 2.5 Goals conclusion. At AAMI Park, the stats board reads five in six. The brilliant form of City's front line should make this a reality as they have scored 18 goals in their last five matches at home. They have also conceded goals at the positive end with 7 strikes allowed. City's form alone gives confidence in seeing Over 2.5 Goals during th 90 minutes of action and it should be realized with relative ease.

Correct Score Prediction: 3-1 to Melbourne City

Newcastle Jets have not missed the target in any of the recent five attempts. They have scored at least once on three of these occasions. The visitors' defensive record is poor and they have conceded 11 goals in the period under discussion. On the other hand, Melbourne City has been rampant in the opposition's third, scoring twice or more in all of their last five matches at AAMI Park. Given their respective scoring tendencies, we are backing a 3-1 conclusion to this game.

Melbourne City vs Newcastle Jets: Form, Recent Games, and News

Melbourne City Preview

City Boys continued their winless pattern of away outings with a 1-1 draw against Macarthur. Melbourne City has registered a total of 12 wins and five draws in the 20 league outings and stands at top of the table with a game in hand. Mathew Leckie and Arion Sulemani won’t feature in this duel following the injury concerns.

Newcastle Jets Preview

After consecutive three league defeats, the Jets saved a point in the previous attempt with a 2-2 draw at home against Perth Glory. The team has found a total of seven victories and four draws in the 21 league outings to stand in the seventh position on the ladder. The head coach Arthur Papas will be free to report any fitness concerns in the team ahead of this duel.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Melbourne City vs Newcastle Jets

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Head to Head

12/11/22

Australia A-League Australia

Newcastle Jets

Melbourne City

1

2

18/02/22

Australia A-League Australia

Melbourne City

Newcastle Jets

3

0

08/02/22

Australia A-League Australia

Newcastle Jets

Melbourne City

2

4

10/06/21

Australia A-League Australia

Melbourne City

Newcastle Jets

1

2

29/04/21

Australia A-League Australia

Melbourne City

Newcastle Jets

3

1

Last Five - Melbourne City

19/05/23

Australia A-League Australia

Sydney FC

Melbourne City

0

4

W

12/05/23

Australia A-League Australia

Sydney FC

Melbourne City

1

1

D

28/04/23

Australia A-League Australia

Western Sydney Wanderers

Melbourne City

2

3

W

22/04/23

Australia A-League Australia

Western United FC

Melbourne City

1

3

W

22/04/23

Australia A-League Australia

Melbourne Victory

Melbourne City

1

2

W

Last Five - Newcastle Jets

29/04/23

Australia A-League Australia

Sydney FC

Newcastle Jets

2

0

L

22/04/23

Australia A-League Australia

Central Coast Mariners

Newcastle Jets

3

1

L

14/04/23

Australia A-League Australia

Macarthur FC

Newcastle Jets

1

2

W

08/04/23

Australia A-League Australia

Brisbane Roar

Newcastle Jets

3

0

L

02/04/23

Australia A-League Australia

Melbourne City

Newcastle Jets

1

1

D

FAQs regarding Melbourne City vs Newcastle Jets

Who is the Melbourne City player to watch? Jamie Maclaren.
What was Melbourne City's last result? 1-1 Draw with Macarthur FC.
Who won the last Head to Head fixture? 1-2 to Melbourne City.