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Newcastle Jets host Macarthur at McDonald Jones Stadium in the A-League Men on Sunday. The hosts are battling an inconsistent run, while Macarthur are in contention for the top spot.
Newcastle dropped eight points in their last five matches, which left them stuck in 11th spot with 10 points. They have played 10 matches, winning three and losing six. After two winless matches, they returned to winning ways after beating Brisbane Roar 1-0 in their previous game.
The Jets are showing no improvement from last season, when they finished 10th out of 12 teams. As they return to their turf following an away win, Newcastle will hope to build on that momentum after a horrible home streak, losing four of their last five matches across competitions.
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Meanwhike, MacArthur’s unbeaten streak came to a halt after six games following a 2-1 home defeat to Adelaide United in their previous match, which thwarted their push to fourth spot. MacArthur are fifth, tied on 18 points with sixth-placed Western United. They could leap to third if they succeed at McDonald Jones Stadium.
The Bulls lost 2-1 when the two sides last met, with Newcastle playing on the road. It was some kind of revenge after Macarthur had beaten the Jets 4-3 at home in their previous clash.
Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Newcastle have won once and lost twice in their last five matches with Macarthur.
- The Jets have won once and lost twice in their last five home matches against Macarthur.
- Newcastle have lost four times in their last five home games.
- Macarthur have won four times in their last five road outings.
- Newcastle have won twice and lost twice in their last five games, while Macarthur have won thrice and lost once in the same period.
- Form Guide: Newcastle – W-D-L-W-L; Macarthur – L-W-W-D-W
Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur Prediction
Newcastle will be keen to put smile on the faces of fans after a series of frustrating results at the McDonald Jones Stadium. Macarthur, meanwhile, will drop down the standings if they fail to claim maximum points.
Macarthur, though, come in as the favourites based on form and should win, albeit narrowly.
Prediction: Newcastle 1-2 Macarthur
Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Macarthur
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Macarthur to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Newcastle to score - Yes
