Newcastle Jets vs Wellington Phoenix prediction and betting tips on April 19, 2024
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In the 25th round of the A-League, Newcastle Jets will host Wellington Phoenix at their home ground. The match is scheduled for Friday, April 18th, and will kick off at 11:45 Central European Time. Experts from Dailysports have prepared a forecast for this encounter.
Newcastle Jets
With only two matches left in the regular A-League season, Newcastle Jets are trailing the playoff zone by seven points, thus losing all chances for the playoffs. After 25 matches, the Jets have accumulated 27 points and currently occupy the tenth position in the A-League standings. In the last round, Newcastle secured a convincing 2-0 victory. Overall, in their previous five matches, they have won twice, drawn twice, and suffered one defeat.
Wellington Phoenix
The New Zealand-based team is one of the two leaders in the current A-League season. Currently, Wellington Phoenix sits in second place in the league table with 49 points. They are only behind the team in first place based on additional indicators. Additionally, with two rounds remaining, Wellington cannot drop below the second position. In their recent five matches, Phoenix has secured three wins and suffered two losses.
Interesting facts about the match and the history of head-to-head meetings
- In the current season, Wellington Phoenix and Newcastle Jets have played two head-to-head matches, exchanging victories.
- Newcastle Jets are unbeaten in their last three matches: two draws and one loss.
- In the last 18 head-to-head matches between Wellington Phoenix and Newcastle Jets, both teams have scored at least two goals per game.
Newcastle Jets vs Wellington Phoenix Prediction
Wellington Phoenix is one of the leaders in the A-League championship. Moreover, they have the motivation to compete for the first place. However, I intend to bet on the total goals scored in this match being over 2.5, with odds of 1.6.
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