Melbourne Victory vs Newcastle Jets Tips & Prediction - Can Jets secure minor premiership?

A win would see the Jets collect a club-first minor premiership after a dream season sees them hold a three-point lead over Auckland at the top of the table with two rounds remaining. Newcastle have been the best team to watch all season, with their young stars producing a magical brand of attacking football, scoring 49 goals in 24 games - nine more than the next-best side.

However, Newcastle have slowed down over the last month or so, with six of their last seven games going Under 3.5 goals, so with a lot on the line here, that's our best bet. Victory are arguably the best team in the competition at their best, but they remain inconsistent with just two wins from their last six - I'll take the Jets at near even money in the Double Chance market. Clayton Taylor has scored the equal-most goals for Newcastle this term and should be close to full fitness again after hamstring trouble - back the winger in for a ninth goal of the season.

While both are still mathematically possible, Victory are unlikely to break into the top two or miss out on the top six, with the club probably set for a finish anywhere between 3rd and 6th.

Arthur Diles' side have failed to pick up maximum points over the last fortnight against the Kiwi clubs.

Victory suffered a shock 1-0 loss at home to Wellington before an entertaining 2-2 draw across the ditch against Auckland.

Franco Lino and Nishan Velupillay got on the scoresheet for Victory, but they couldn't hold on as they conceded a late free-kick goal to share the spoils.

Newcastle can wrap up the minor premiership with all three points in this game, while a point could be enough depending on how Auckland fare against the Mariners later on in the weekend.

Mark Milligan's side have already secured qualification into next season's Asian Champions League Elite after last week's 1-1 draw with Adelaide at home.

The Jets left it late to earn a point, with Daniel Wilmering equalising with almost the last kick of the game in the 94th minute.