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Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur FC Tips & Prediction - Jets set for Boxing Day win
A thrilling encounter is set as Newcastle Jets host Macarthur FC in an exciting Boxing Day matchup at McDonald Jones Stadium. The Jets, known for their attacking flair, look to maintain their scoring streak, having netted the most goals in the A-League. Meanwhile, Macarthur FC faces a challenging week, balancing league matches with their AFC Champions League commitments. With Newcastle having previously triumphed over Macarthur in the Australia Cup quarter-finals, they are favored for a repeat victory. Watch out for Eli Adams, who aims to add to his impressive scoring record against Macarthur.
- Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur FC predictions for Friday's A-League Round 10 game
- Jets are the A-League's top scorers heading into Round 10
- Prediction: Jets to prevail at home, with Eli Adams continuing red-hot goalscoring record vs Macarthur
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 7.35pm AEDT on Friday December 26
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Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur FC Tips & Prediction
An entertaining Boxing Day showdown is in prospect as the Newcastle Jets play host to Macarthur FC at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday.
The Jets have emerged as one of the competition's best teams to watch, with their exciting group of youngsters producing a sizzling brand of attacking football. Indeed, Newcastle have scored more goals than any side in the A-League heading into Round 10 (16) and they will be full of confidence having taken the scalp of high-flying Sydney FC last week. Meanwhile, it's an extremely busy time for Macarthur - in addition to making it to the next phase of the AFC Champions League 2, they have been forced on the road for two games this week either side of Christmas after earning a 1-1 draw with Melbourne City at AAMI Park on Tuesday night.
With the Jets playing an energetic and high-tempo style, there's a possibility fatigue could play a part for Macarthur here. Newcastle crushed the Bulls 3-0 in the Australia Cup quarter-finals in preseason, while they've scored exactly three goals in three of the last five meetings between the teams. My best bets for this game are the Jets to win with both teams finding the back of the net. Eli Adams has a great record against Macarthur and the winger can score again.
Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur FC Stats & Trends
- Jets have won three of their last four games
- Macarthur have won just two of their last eight away games
- Jets have only kept one clean sheet all season
- Jets beat Macarthur 3-0 in the Australia Cup quarter-finals in pre-season
- Jets have scored exactly three goals in three of their last five games vs Macarthur
- BTTS has landed in seven of the last eight meetings between the teams
- Eli Adams has scored four goals in his last four appearances vs Macarthur, along with two assists in that period. Adams also found the back of the net vs Wellington two weeks ago
Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur FC Head To Head
These two teams split their three meetings last season at one win apiece and a thrilling 3-3 draw, while the Jets emerged big 3-0 winners in the Australia Cup quarter-finals before going on to win the trophy.
Newcastle Jets Form Analysis
It's been a wildly erratic season from the Jets so far, but they've been in great form lately and head into this clash in sixth spot on the ladder with a 4-0-5 record.
As you can see, Newcastle are one of three sides yet to draw this term - it's hit or miss for Mark Milligan's young side and right now they're hitting.
After knocking off Wellington across the ditch (along with upsetting Auckland in NZ earlier in the season), the Jets produced a scintillating display of attacking football to dismantle in-form Sydney FC 2-0 last week.
As you can see, Newcastle are one of three sides yet to draw this term - it's hit or miss for Mark Milligan's young side and right now they're hitting.
After knocking off Wellington across the ditch (along with upsetting Auckland in NZ earlier in the season), the Jets produced a scintillating display of attacking football to dismantle in-form Sydney FC 2-0 last week.
Homegrown teenage star Will Dobson opened the scoring before 20-year-old Xavier Bertoncello doubled his side's lead with a tremendous curling effort.
Newcastle Jets Team News
Squads will be announced later in the week.
Macarthur FC Form Analysis
Macarthur sit one rung below the Jets on the ladder in seventh spot, registering an even 3-3-3 record heading into this encounter.
Scoring goals has been the biggest issue for Macarthur in the A-League so far this term - only the Wanderers have netted less after nine rounds, with the Bulls going three games without scoring from open play before Tuesday night's draw with City.
Scoring goals has been the biggest issue for Macarthur in the A-League so far this term - only the Wanderers have netted less after nine rounds, with the Bulls going three games without scoring from open play before Tuesday night's draw with City.
Somehow, Macarthur emerged with a 2-1 victory over in-form Brisbane Roar last week thanks to Harry Sawyer's double from the penalty spot, while Mexican striker Rafael Duran opened his A-League account for the equaliser against City.
However, Korean striker Ji Dong-won picked up an ankle injury and it remains to be seen how long the former Premier League player will be sidelined for.
Macarthur FC Team News
Squads will be announced later in the week.
Verdict
The Jets are tipped for a high-scoring win at home, with Eli Adams continuing his fantastic goalscoring record against Macarthur.
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