Newcastle Jets vs Adelaide United Preview & Prediction

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Immediately following second-placed Auckland FC’s game, table toppers Newcastle Jets kick off against Adelaide United.

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Newcastle Jets vs Adelaide United prediction

After coming out the wrong end of a 3-2 thriller against Macarthur, Newcastle Jets will want to tighten up defensively to ensure the efforts of their unrelenting attack doesn’t go to waste. Fans of the hosts shouldn’t be worried about their side’s offense going forward, which remains the strongest in the league. But the backline needs to get their act together fast to avoid losing their grip on top spot.

Adelaide United are sat in third-place and unbeaten in their last seven A-League fixtures. However, four of their last five have ended in draws and if they want to stand a chance of catching their opponents, three points are needed here. But that appears a tall order against a team that will be extremely focused and locked in on shutting down their opponents, ensuring they control the tempo of play and allowing their attacking players to demonstrate their class. The Jets were the last team to get the better of Adelaide and should be backed to do so again in this game.

Newcastle Jets vs Adelaide United tip: Newcastle Jets to win