Leo Peterson
Dailysports's expert
Perth Glory
Newcastle Jets
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In the penultimate match of the 8th round of the Australian A-League, Perth Glory will host Newcastle Jets. The game is scheduled for December 14 at 11:45 CET.
Current form
Perth Glory has yet to win a match this season, having lost five games and drawn twice in their seven outings. With just 2 points, they sit at the bottom of the league table (12th place).
In their last match, Perth suffered a 0-2 defeat to Melbourne Victory, following a 2-2 draw against Adelaide.
Newcastle Jets, while marginally better, have only 3 points and are just one spot above Perth in the standings. The Jets' sole victory came in a 2-1 away win over Macarthur.
Since that victory, Newcastle has lost four consecutive matches: 1-4 to Western Sydney, 1-2 to Central Coast Mariners, 0-2 to Auckland, and 0-1 to Adelaide United. They have failed to score in their last two games.
H2H statistics
- The last five meetings between these teams have all ended in 2-2 draws.
- Newcastle remains unbeaten against Perth in their last 11 encounters.
Team statistics
- Perth has conceded 20 goals this season, the worst defensive record in the league.
- Newcastle has not drawn a single match this season.
- Perth is winless in their last eight matches overall and has lost their last three home games.
- Newcastle has lost two consecutive away matches.
Prediction
Both teams have struggled defensively this season, with a history of high-scoring head-to-head encounters. Notably, they have exchanged goals in their last eight meetings. Given these trends, it’s challenging to identify a clear favorite. Bookmakers have Perth at 2.45 odds and Newcastle at 2.68 odds for a win.
The best option for this match is "Both teams to score," available at 1.48 odds, as it aligns with both teams’ defensive vulnerabilities and their head-to-head record.
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