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The Australia Cup is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Adelaide United take on Newcastle Jets on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will be determined to win this knockout game.
Adelaide United finished in fourth place in the A-League standings last season and have been fairly impressive over the past year. The away side suffered a 2-1 defeat against Melbourne City to end their 2021-22 season and will need to bounce back in this match.
Newcastle Jets, on the other hand, secured a ninth-place finish in the A-League table last season and have been inconsistent since the turn of the year. The Jets eased past Perth Glory 3-1 in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Newcastle Jets vs Adelaide United Head-to-Head
Adelaide United have an impressive record against Newcastle Jets and have won 24 out of the 52 matches played between the two teams. Newcastle Jets have managed 14 victories against Adelaide United and will look to cut the deficit on Saturday.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place in March this year and ended in a 2-1 victory for Adelaide United. Newcastle Jets were poor on the day and have a point to prove this weekend.
Newcastle Jets form guide: W-L-D-W-L
Adelaide United form guide: L-D-W-W-W
Newcastle Jets vs Adelaide United Team News
Newcastle Jets
Ben Kantarovski is recovering from a long-term injury and will not be able to feature in this game. Newcastle Jets will need to field their best team to stand a chance against a strong opponent.
Injured: Ben Kantarovski
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Adelaide United
Nick Ansell, Kusini Yengi and James Delianov are injured at the moment and have been ruled out of this fixture. Adelaide United are unlikely to make drastic changes to their team this weekend.
Injured: Nick Ansell, Kusini Yengi, James Delianov
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Newcastle Jets vs Adelaide United Predicted XI
Newcastle Jets Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Michael Weier; Dane Ingham, Jordan Elsey, Matthew Jurman, Jason Hoffman; Jordan O’Doherty, Angus Thurgate; Olivier Boumal, Daniel Penha, Savvas Siatravanis; Valentino Yuel
Adelaide United Predicted XI (4-4-2): Joe Anthony Gauci; Ryan Kitto, Michael Jakobsen, Alexandar Popovic, Javi Lopez; Craig Goodwin, Juande, Isaias Sanchez, Zach Clough; George Blackwood, Kusini Yengi
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Newcastle Jets vs Adelaide United Prediction
Adelaide United have been in impressive form over the past year and will want to bounce back after missing out on the grand final last season. The away side have been impressive in the Australia Cup and will look to reach the quarter-finals in the coming weeks.
Newcastle Jets have several issues to address at the moment and are in need of a shot in the arm. Adelaide United are currently the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Newcastle Jets 2-1 Adelaide United
