Western Sydney Wanderers vs Newcastle Jets: Australian Championship Match Prediction
In the fourth round of the Australian A-League, Western Sydney Wanderers will face Newcastle Jets. Last season, both teams failed to reach the playoffs, and the start of this season hasn't been promising either. Which team will secure points on November 8th? Find the answer in our match prediction.
Match announcement
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Current Form
Western Sydney Wanderers were very close to the playoffs last season in the A-League, finishing just two points shy of the top six. They kicked off the new season with a run in the Australia Cup, reaching the quarterfinals before losing in extra time to Adelaide United. The new A-League campaign also started poorly for the Wanderers. In the first round, they lost at home to Sydney with a score of 1-2, despite the opponent receiving a red card. In the second round, they managed only a draw in an away match against Western United (1-1). The third round featured an exciting match against Adelaide United, ending in a 3-4 defeat for the hosts.
Suspensions and Injuries
Goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas will miss the match due to an ankle injury.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The team has scored in each of their last 12 matches
- The hosts have not won in their last four games
Projected Lineup: Vidakovic - Clare, Bountyg, Jung, Clisby - Milanovic, Brillante, Kraev - Borrello, Mata
Newcastle Jets
Current Form
Newcastle Jets had a disappointing last season, finishing the A-League regular season in tenth place. Only Perth Glory and Western United finished lower. Over the summer, the team participated in the Australia Cup but also failed to succeed. In the round of 16, the Newcastle club was eliminated by the eventual trophy winner, Macarthur (3-4). The new A-League season started with a narrow loss to Melbourne City (0-1). The opponents played the last 30 minutes with ten men, but the Jets couldn't capitalize. In the second round, the team secured their first win, avenging their cup loss to Macarthur (2-1).
Suspensions and Injuries
Oscar Friar and Lachlan Rose will miss the match due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- None of the last six matches for the visitors ended in a draw
- Newcastle players have won their last three away matches
Projected Lineup: Scott - Wilmering, Susnjar, Grimaldi, Ingham - Taylor, Natta, Grozos, Aquilina - Vellisol, Timmins
Trends
Bet Both Teams to Score
This bet won in the last four home matches
1.55Bet Exact Score 2:2
The last three head-to-head matches ended in a draw
13.00Bet Number 2 in Final Score
This pattern occurred in three of the last five matches between the teams
2.12Tip and bets
The hosts performed better than their opponents last season, but the Sydney club has started this season quite weakly. Meanwhile, the visitors have already secured a victory, extending their unbeaten streak in away matches to five games. We believe Western Sydney Wanderers are unlikely to defeat today's opponent, and the Newcastle club should earn at least one point.
Our prediction - Newcastle Jets will not lose at 2.05
Total Bet
Both teams focus on offense and rarely leave the field without scoring. In the last round, the match involving Wanderers was highly productive, and we can expect another end-to-end game, likely resulting in many goals.
The second bet is on a total of over three goals at 1.80
First Half Bet
We don't expect the opponents to push forward aggressively right after the starting whistle. They'll likely need time to assess each other. In this scenario, a draw at the end of the first half is probable.
Prediction – draw in the first half with odds of 2.55