Perth Glory vs Newcastle Jets: Will Newcastle extend their fantastic run?
Perth Glory
Matchweek 17 of the Australian A-League brings us a showdown between Perth Glory and Newcastle Jets. The match will take place on Friday, 13 February, kicking off at 11:45 CET, and I’m offering a betting tip for this encounter.
Perth Glory vs Newcastle Jets: Match facts and head-to-head
- Perth Glory have lost just one of their last four matches.
- Newcastle Jets have won their last six matches.
- The Jets have scored at least two goals in nine consecutive games.
- Perth Glory have conceded at least once in five straight matches.
- Newcastle Jets have won six successive away fixtures.
- Perth Glory have won their last two home matches.
- Newcastle Jets boast the best attack in the A-League — 37 goals scored.
- Newcastle have kept a clean sheet in 44% of their matches this season, while Perth Glory have done so in 31%.
- Perth Glory defeated Newcastle 2–1 in their previous head-to-head meeting.
- In the last eight meetings between these sides, six have ended in draws.
- The last 11 encounters between these teams have produced over 2.5 goals.
Perth Glory vs Newcastle Jets: Match preview
Perth Glory currently sit outside the A-League play-off zone and are battling for a place in the top six. After 16 matches, they have collected 20 points and trail sixth place by three. Their form has been inconsistent. They drew 2–2 in their most recent outing, and prior to that recorded two wins and two defeats. Notably, Perth have conceded in five consecutive matches. Greater consistency will be required if they are to secure a play-off berth.
Newcastle Jets, meanwhile, are in sensational form. The team have won six matches in a row and claimed eight victories in their last ten outings. Newcastle have climbed to the top of the A-League table, amassing 30 points from 16 games. They currently hold a two-point lead over second place. The Jets possess the most potent attack in the league, scoring 37 goals in 16 matches — 11 more than their nearest challengers.
Probable line-ups
- Perth Glory: Sutton, Wootton, Kaltak, Sutton, Pennington, Lawrence, Sulemani, Shamoon, De Abreu, Freney, Despotovski
- Newcastle Jets: Delianov, Shaughnessy, Natta, Wilmering, Burgess, Adams, Bertolissio, Bayliss, Dobson, Rose, Taylor
Prediction
Both sides have plenty of motivation, but Newcastle Jets are absolutely on fire right now. I expect an entertaining contest and recommend backing over 3 goals in this match.
