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The A-League returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Newcastle Jets lock horns with Wellington Phoenix in a crucial encounter at the Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have been in poor form this season and will be determined to win this game.
Wellington Phoenix vs Newcastle Jets Preview
Newcastle Jets are in 11th place in the A-League standings and have struggled to impose themselves this season. The Jets thrashed Perth Glory by a comprehensive 4-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Wellington Phoenix, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The home side slumped to a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Western Sydney Wanderers last week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this fixture.
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Wellington Phoenix vs Newcastle Jets Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Wellington Phoenix have a good historical record against Newcastle Jets and have won 25 out of the 49 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Newcastle Jets' 17 victories.
- Newcastle Jets were on a losing streak of four matches on the trot in the A-League before they arrested their poor run with a 4-0 victory against Perth Glory in their previous game.
- After a run of only two goals in four matches in the A-League, Newcastle Jets scored four goals in their previous game in the competition.
- Wellington Phoenix have conceded a total of eight goals in their last three matches in the A-League, with their previous clean sheet coming in a 1-0 victory against Melbourne Victory last month.
Wellington Phoenix vs Newcastle Jets Prediction
Newcastle Jets pulled off an impressive result in the A-League last week and will take plenty of heart from their performance against Perth Glory. Ben Gibson scored a brace in his previous game and will look to repeat the feat in this fixture.
Wellington Phoenix can pack a punch on their day but are in the midst of a slump at the moment. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this match.
Prediction: Wellington Phoenix 1-1 Newcastle Jets
Wellington Phoenix vs Newcastle Jets Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Wellington Phoenix to score first - Yes
