Wellington Phoenix
- Wellington Phoenix are a much more principled team than Jets, Giancarlo Italiano’s side attempts to dominate the ball and territory by playing a possession-based style with a relatively high defensive line.
- Phoenix have won 2 and lost 2 of their 4 home A-League games this season, they beat Adelaide United 2-1 in their last home game but were beaten 3-1 by Auckland FC in their most recent game.
- With home advantage, Ifeanyi Eze’s 3 goals in 7 A-League fixtures make him a good anytime goal scorer bet, he has scored 2 of Phoenix’s last 5 goals.
Newcastle United Jets
- Newcastle United Jets have been 11th in the A-League this season, picking up 6 points from 7 games.
- The recent appointment of Mark Milligan has brought a burst of energy to the Jets, who’ve adopted a high-tempo, vertical style that relies on quick turnovers and counter attacks.
- Alexander Badolato is the team’s biggest threat up top, the striker has scored 4 goals in 7 A-League appearances and will lead the line in what could be another frantic game on Sunday.
- The Jets have won 1 and lost 2 of their 3 away games in the A-League, giving up 2.33 goals per trip.
- The Wellington Phoenix FC vs Newcastle United Jets betting tips suggest a high-scoring affair, with the Jets scoring 1.33 goals per game away from home.
Head-to-Head
Wellington Phoenix have won 2 and drawn 1 of the last 3 A-League meetings between the sides.
Key Players
- Alexander Badolato is the team’s biggest threat up top, the striker has scored 4 goals in 7 A-League appearances and will lead the line in what could be another frantic game on Sunday.
- With home advantage, Ifeanyi Eze’s 3 goals in 7 A-League fixtures make him a good anytime goal scorer bet, he has scored 2 of Phoenix’s last 5 goals.
Betting Insights
- The bookmakers have Wellington Phoenix at 2.39 and Newcastle United Jets at 2.8 for this matchup, which suggests they expect a close matchup between 2 of the worst sides in the A-League.
- There will be goals in this game, the Over 2.5 goals selection is 1.44 and with both teams looking at a game of chess at times, the game will likely open up when the teams feel they can exploit their opponent’s defensive vulnerabilities.
- According to our Wellington Phoenix FC vs Newcastle United Jets prediction, Newcastle United Jets’ average 2.0 goals scored in their last 5 head-to-heads in Wellington, while Phoenix average 1.0, so we think Phoenix will get the better of them.
Prediction
A close win for Wellington Phoenix is likely, with their home record mixed so far. This is supported by the Wellington Phoenix FC vs Newcastle United Jets betting tips, which highlight Phoenix's edge at home.
