Melbourne Victory vs Newcastle Jets – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:2
17/04/2026 at 05:35 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • A-League - Round 25
  • Referee: King A. (Aus)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
asiaAsiaSPOTV Asia
australiaAustraliaParamount+
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switzerlandSwitzerlandSunrise TV, Sunrise TV
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Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
2.322.24
Ball possession
38%62%
Total shots
1811
Shots on target
64
Big chances
47
Corner kicks
73
Passes
74% (235/319)85% (460/544)
Yellow cards
22
Expected goals (xG)
2.322.24
xG on target (xGOT)
2.291.23
Total shots
1811
Shots on target
64
Shots off target
54
Blocked shots
73
Shots inside the box
89
Shots outside the box
102
Hit the woodwork
11
Big chances
47
Corner kicks
73
Touches in opposition box
2932
Accurate through passes
10
Offsides
33
Free kicks
1212
Passes
74% (235/319)85% (460/544)
Long passes
41% (19/46)56% (20/36)
Passes in final third
68% (102/150)76% (133/175)
Crosses
22% (5/23)31% (4/13)
Expected assists (xA)
2.461.45
Throw ins
2321
Fouls
915
Tackles
70% (16/23)58% (15/26)
Duels won
5955
Clearances
3327
Interceptions
109
Errors leading to shot
10
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
33
xGOT faced
1.232.29
Goals prevented
-0.770.29

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (2 - 1)
  • 15', Adams E. 🟨,
  • 19', 0 - 1, Adams E. , Burgess M. (A),
  • 25', Roderick 🟨,
  • 31', 1 - 1, Nduka C. , Rawlins J. (A),
  • 34', 2 - 1, Nduka C. , Lino F. (A),
  • 44', Burgess M. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 1)
  • 58', Clough Z. , Bertoncello X. ,
  • 65', Jelacic K. , Grimaldi M. ,
  • 70', Rose L. , Gibson B. ,
  • 81', Valadon J. , D'Arrigo L. ,
  • 81', Velupillay N. , Clarismario ,
  • 81', Taylor C. , Nunes A. ,
  • 89', 2 - 2, Adams E. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 90+1', Rawlins J. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Melbourne Victory
45.3%
Draw
23.5%
Newcastle Jets
31.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
49.3% 22.4% 28.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

49.6% 22.3% 28%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Melbourne Victory has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4%)
  • Newcastle Jets has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Melbourne Victory than the current prediction. (+4.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Newcastle Jets than the current prediction. (-3.2%)
  • Melbourne Victory - Newcastle Jets Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.1
    (1.93)
    4.01
    (4.24)
    3.01
    (3.37)
    5.7%
    (5.1%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 3.50
    What is the prediction for Melbourne Victory - Newcastle Jets?
  • Users Predictions: 9 users predict this event. Melbourne Victory will win (votes: 2 - 22.2%). Newcastle will win (votes: 4 - 44.4%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 33.3%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Newcastle: 11.9%76.9%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ A~League (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ A~League (Play Offs: Semi~finals)).
    • Newcastle is Qualified for A~League (Play Offs Semi~finals)
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Melbourne Victory won 1.
    • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
    • Melbourne Victory may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Melbourne Victory will hold a modest advantage in this match.
    • There will not play in Melbourne Victory: Esposito S. (Injury) Hamill B. (Knee Injury) Mata J. (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Newcastle: Aquilina T. (Injury) Badolato A. (Knee Injury) Bracco C. (Knee Injury) Fryer O. (Knee Injury) Shaughnessy J. (Inactive)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Melbourne Victory won 8 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 32:32. (average 1.6:1.6).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Melbourne Victory won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 19:13. (average 2.1:1.4).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Melbourne Victory - Newcastle Jets were as follows:
    24.10.2025 Newcastle Jets - Melbourne Victory 5:2
    04.05.2025 Melbourne Victory - Newcastle Jets 1:1
    08.02.2025 Newcastle Jets - Melbourne Victory 3:0
    03.02.2024 Newcastle Jets - Melbourne Victory 1:1
    29.10.2023 Melbourne Victory - Newcastle Jets 5:3
    Latest results of Melbourne Victory
    Latest results of Newcastle Jets
    Draw
    Play Offs

    Quarter-finals
    1Newcastle Jets (1)Bye
    2Melbourne Victory (4)Sydney FC (5)0 : 1
    3Adelaide United (2)Bye
    4Auckland FC (3)Melbourne City (6)2 : 1

    Semi-finals
    1Newcastle Jets (1)Sydney FC (5)
    2Adelaide United (2)Auckland FC (3)