Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Hoping to make an immediate return to winning ways on Sunday morning, Macarthur will travel to the McDonald Jones Stadium.
Newcastle Jets
Starting with the hosts, while Newcastle might be seeking a miracle in the race to snatch a play-off ticket in 2025, the Jets do appear to have turned a recent corner. Last seen snatching a 1-0 victory away at Brisbane earlier in the week, Robert Stanton’s side have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous four A-League appearances. Putting in a season-best display on Deceiver 14th as they stormed their way to a 4-0 romp against Perth, Newcastle will now be desperate to find some much-needed stability on home soil. Only collecting a sole point from any of their first four A-League showdowns at the McDonald Jones Stadium, it should also be noted that Stanton’s men have not recorded a single clean sheet in front of their own supporters since December 2023.
Team News
Both still dealing with respective injury issues, Newcastle will once again be without the duo of Oscar Fryer and former Perth defender Dane Ingham on Sunday morning. However, coming off the bench and bagging a late winner away from Brisbane earlier in the week, Lachlan Rose could make a first A-League start since December 7th.
While Sydney loanee Matthew Scarcella might have returned from a minor knock on Tuesday, the 20-year-old will settle for a spot on the bench here. Former Livingston defender Phillip Cancar will start at right-back.
Macarthur FC
As for the violators, suffering what was a dramatic A-League collapse at home against Adelaide as they fell to a shock 2-1 loss, Macarthur are seeking an immediate response here. Nevertheless, clinching back-to-back victories on either side of opening the New Year, Mile Sterjovski’s side are sat in the driving seat to punch another play-off ticket in 2025. Losing just one of their previous seven A-League appearances, Macarthur will also be excited by their continued success away from the Campbelltown Stadium. Last seen on their travels claiming an action-packed 3-2 victory against Western Sydney, the Bulls have won each of their previous three away fixtures by an aggregate score of 8-3. It should also be noted, Macarthur have registered 13 points from their last five appearances on the road.
Macarthur FC Team News
Both still dealing with respective long-term injury issues, the duo of Christopher Ikonomidis and former Perth loanee Kristian Popovic on Sunday morning. However, returning from a muscle issue against Adelaide earlier in the week, 19-year-old Oliver Randazzo should get some more minuets under his belt.
Bagging a consolation strike on Monday and recording a fifth A-League goal of the season, ex-Marseille star Valere Germain will play a leading role in attack. One-time Sydney youngster Daniel De Silva could be handed a full recall.
Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur FC Key Factors to Consider
- When Newcastle and Macarthur last met back in October, the Jets collected a 2-1 victory at the Campbelltown Stadium.
- Newcastle have not recorded a single clean sheet in front of their own supporters since December 2023.
- Macarthur have won each of their last three away fixtures by an aggregate score of 8-3.
- The Bulls have also collected 13 points from their previous five showdowns away from the Campbelltown Stadium.
- Each of the last five meetings between Newcastle and Macarthur have finish with both teams finding the net.
Conclusion
Suffering what was a real collapse at home against Adelaide earlier in the week, Macarthur are seeking an immediate response here. Winning each of their previous three A-League showdowns away from the Campbelltown Stadium by an aggregate score of 9-3, the Bulls have gained a reputation for their dominance on the road. In a contest that tends to produce plenty of action, neutrals will be hoping for another thriller on Sunday morning. With each of the last five meetings between Newcastle and Macarthur finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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