Melbourne Victory vs Newcastle Jets - A-League Men
Fixture Preview - 4 May 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
As Melbourne Victory prepares to host Newcastle Jets at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, both teams are in search of a much-needed boost in form. The Victory have shown some resilience with a recent win following two losses, while Newcastle Jets are struggling, having secured just one point from their last five matches. Historically, this fixture has been competitive, with both teams winning four times in their last ten encounters, suggesting that the outcome could be tight. One notable trend is the consistent scoring in their head-to-head meetings, with seven of the last ten matches featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net. Given the current defensive vulnerabilities displayed by both sides, particularly Newcastle, the odds for both teams to score (BTTS) at 1.36 could be appealing. With Melbourne Victory looking to capitalise on home advantage and Newcastle desperate for points, fans can expect an engaging contest that may well see goals at both ends.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Melbourne City | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 48 |
| 3 |  Western United | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 47 |
| 4 |  Western Sydney Wanderers | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 46 |
| 5 |  Melbourne Victory | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 43 |
| 6 |  Adelaide United | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 38 |
| 7 |  Sydney | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 37 |
| 8 |  Macarthur | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 33 |
| 9 |  Newcastle Jets | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| 10 |  Central Coast Mariners | 26 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 26 |
| 11 |  Wellington Phoenix | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 24 |
| 12 |  Brisbane Roar | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 21 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | Melbourne Victory | 1–1 | Newcastle Jets | A-League Men |
| February 8, 2025 | Newcastle Jets | 3–0 | Melbourne Victory | A-League Men |
| February 3, 2024 | Newcastle Jets | 1–1 | Melbourne Victory | A-League Men |
| October 29, 2023 | Melbourne Victory | 5–3 | Newcastle Jets | A-League Men |
| February 12, 2023 | Newcastle Jets | 2–1 | Melbourne Victory | A-League Men |
| November 4, 2022 | Melbourne Victory | 4–0 | Newcastle Jets | A-League Men |
| April 16, 2022 | Newcastle Jets | 1–2 | Melbourne Victory | A-League Men |
| February 12, 2022 | Melbourne Victory | 1–2 | Newcastle Jets | A-League Men |
| April 10, 2021 | Newcastle Jets | 1–2 | Melbourne Victory | A-League Men |
| February 21, 2021 | Melbourne Victory | 0–1 | Newcastle Jets | A-League Men |