Western United vs Newcastle Jets Preview: Team News & Prediction

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Western United are enjoying an impressive run of form as they begin the weekend sitting three points off top spot in the Australian A League ahead of welcoming struggling Newcastle Jets for this one.

Kick-off date/time: Friday 17th August, 2025: UK – 6:00am / US ET – 1:00am / Thursday 16th August, 2025 - US PT – 10:00pm 

How to watch on TV/online: UK – YouTube / US – ESPN / Australia – Paramount+

Western United Team News: Shamoon injury

Predicted XI (4-4-2): Sutton; Russell, Imai, Leonard, Garuccio; Grimaldi, Bozinovski, Thurgate, Danzaki; Ruhs, Ibusuki

Unavailable: Donachie (Injured), Shamoon (Injured), Pasquali (Injured), Kaddour (Injured)

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Newcastle Jets Team News: Eli Adams out

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Scott; Cancar, Grozos, Natta, Wilmering; Timmins, Bayliss; Aquilina, Scarcella, Taylor; Gibson

Unavailable: Ingham (Injured), Adams (Injured), Fryer (Injured)

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Western United vs Newcastle Jets Prediction

Western United come into this one on the back of a thrilling 4-3 win over Melbourne Victory at the weekend. United were 3-2 down as they went into second-half stoppage-time but scored twice late on to snatch all three points in Victoria and that means they have won five of their last six matches. They now face a Newcastle Jets side that have managed just three victories 11 matches so far this season as they hover down towards the bottom end of the table and most recently suffered a 3-1 defeat at home to Macarthur last weekend. Western United, especially with their home advantage, will be expected to come out on top here. 

Western United vs Newcastle Jets Tip: Western United to win