Dillan George
Dailysports's expert
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Newcastle Jets
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On Friday, November 8, in the 4th round of the A-League, Western Sydney will host Newcastle Jets. My suggested bet is on both teams to score in this match.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Western Sydney has gone 9 consecutive home matches in the A-League without a win, recording 8 losses and 1 draw.
- Newcastle Jets are unbeaten in their last 4 away games in the A-League.
- The last three meetings between these teams have ended in draws.
- Newcastle Jets haven’t won against Western Sydney since February 2022, with five matches played since.
Match Preview
Western Sydney finished just outside the playoff zone last season, placing seventh and missing the top six by only two points. For much of the season, they were in the top six, but a poor finish pushed them down the table.
This summer, Western Sydney made headlines by signing world-renowned midfielder Juan Mata, formerly of Manchester United and Chelsea, on a free transfer. They also brought in several solid local transfers, but it hasn’t paid off yet. In the first three rounds, Western Sydney has only managed 1 point—a draw against Western United. In the last round, they lost a thrilling match to Adelaide United, 3-4.
Newcastle Jets, meanwhile, had no real playoff ambitions last season, finishing in tenth place. They never came close to the top six, which wasn’t surprising given their limited budget.
In contrast to Western Sydney, Newcastle Jets have only played two matches this season. In the previous round, they secured a surprising 2-1 away victory over Macarthur, following a home loss to Melbourne City.
Possible Lineups
- Western Sydney: Vidakovic; Sleeur, Tae Wook, Bonetig, Clisby; Priestman, Brillante, Milanovic, Kraev, Borrello, Mata.
- Newcastle Jets: Scott; Ingham, Natta, Sundjar, Aquilina; Grozos, Wlmering, Bayliss, Adams, Gibson, Weiersol.
Western Sydney vs Newcastle Jets prediction
Western Sydney has struggled at home, while Newcastle Jets have started the season well. My bet is on both teams to score.
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