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- Melbourne Victory are fifth with 36 points from as many games.
- Victory’s recent results have been similarly inconsistent, beating Central Coast Mariners 4-1 at home before losing 0-1 at home to Wellington Phoenix and drawing 2-2 away at Auckland FC.
- Victory have won six, drawn three and lost three of their 12 home games in A-League 2025/2026, averaging 2.00 goals per game scored and 1.00 goals per game conceded.
Away - Newcastle United Jets
- Newcastle United Jets top the A-League table with 44 points from 24 games.
- Newcastle United Jets have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five matches.
- The Jets, who have won eight, drawn one and lost three of their 12 away games.
Head-to-Head
- The Jets came out on top when these teams last met five months ago, claiming a 5-2 home win in the A-League 2025/2026.
- They have a strong overall record against Victory, winning two, drawing two and losing one of the last five head-to-heads.
Key Players
Juan Mata has been the creative force behind Victory’s success this season, delivering 12 assists in 23 league appearances , while Clayton Taylor has been their main marksman with eight goals in 19 A-League appearances .
Betting Insights
- The Jets look a great bet at 3.3 for this fixture.
- With the Jets boasting a strong away record, and the hosts scoring 2.00 and conceding 1.00 at AAMI Park, ‘Both Teams to Score - Yes’ and ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ both look a good bet at 1.38.
Prediction
- Mark Milligan’s men should be able to take the points on Friday.
- Expect an end-to-end, back-and-forth affair on Friday with both teams on the scoresheet.
