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A-League In Focus – Melbourne Victory vs Newcastle Jets Preview
When? Friday 29th August, 08:50 (UK)
Where? AAMI Park
What channel is it on? BT Sport 1
Are tickets still available?
Melbourne Victory & Newcastle Jets - http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=VICTOR1318
Where can I stream the match? BT Sport subscribers can stream the match online via the BT Sport website
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Last five meetings: Melbourne Victory W2, Newcastle Jets W1, D2
A-League meetings: Melbourne Victory W13, Newcastle Jets W15, D9
All-time meetings: Melbourne Victory W13, Newcastle Jets W15, D9
MELBOURNE VICTORY
Predicted line-up: Thomas; Geria, Deng, Williams, Nigro; Valeri, Milligan; Barbarouses, Troisi, George; Berisha
Unavailable: Donachie (Injured), Austin (Injured)
Doubtful:
NEWCASTLE JETS
Predicted line-up: Moss; Koutroumbis, Boogaard, Topor-Stanley, Vujica; Ugarkovic, Kantarovski; Hoffman, D. Petratos, Champness; Nabbout
Unavailable: Vargas (Injured), Duncan (Injured), O'Donovan (Injured)
Doubtful:
PREDICTION
Both teams come into this game in excellent form but it was the Jets who emerged victorious when they played a month ago albeit aided by Milligan's first half sending off. Goals are extremely likely based on that game and recent form so expect over 2.5 goals with confidence here.
MEMORABLE MEETING
The start of 2017 would certainly be a good one for Melbourne Victory as early January saw them pick up maximum points against the Newcastle Jets. It was an entertaining fixture at AAMI Park which saw Victory live up to their name after winning 4-2 in front of their own fans.
