



Bonus up to $130/€100
In round 16 of the A-League, Newcastle Jets will face Perth Glory on Saturday, January 25, with kickoff set for 7:00 CET. Here’s my analysis and betting suggestion for this match.
Newcastle Jets vs Perth Glory: Match Facts and H2H
- Newcastle Jets have lost their last two matches.
- Newcastle are winless at home in their last six games, with five losses and one draw.
- Perth Glory have won only one of their last seven away matches.
- Perth Glory have the league’s worst attack (9 goals scored) and worst defense (35 goals conceded).
- Perth Glory have conceded in both halves in 57% of their matches this season.
- Perth have lost 43% of their games this season without scoring.
- Newcastle Jets thrashed Perth Glory 4-0 in their last head-to-head encounter. However, four of their last five meetings ended in a draw.
Newcastle Jets vs Perth Glory: Match Preview
Both teams are struggling and are neighbors in the league standings. The Jets started their season with just one win in six games and five defeats. They currently have three wins and one draw overall. With just 10 points from 12 matches, Newcastle sit in 11th place, trailing the playoff zone by 11 points.
Perth Glory are in even worse form, sitting one place below Newcastle in 12th. Additionally, Glory have played two more matches than the Jets. With just eight points from 14 games, they have the worst attack in the league, scoring only nine goals, and the weakest defense, conceding 35.
Probable Lineups
- Newcastle Jets: Scott; Wilmering, Grimaldi, Aquilina, Natta; Bayliss, Scarchell, Timmis; Grozos, Taylor, Gibson.
- Perth Glory: Sail; Risdon, Mrčela, Lisolajski, Labib; Freni, Gomulka, Ostler; Pennington, Pierman, Taggart.
Prediction
Newcastle Jets are not significantly better than Perth Glory in the standings, but I still see them as favorites. Glory have the league’s worst defense and attack, which makes their chances slim. My betting recommendation is to back Newcastle Jets to win, with odds of 1.61.
Bonus up to $130/€100