Melbourne City will go in search of a hat-trick of wins against Newcastle Jets in the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season when they meet at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday evening (kick off 7.50pm AEDT).
City beat the Jets 3-0 in December before following up with a 2-1 success last month.
Both of those matches were played at AAMI Park and both included goals from Riley McGree and Luke Brattan.
McGree was, of course, on loan at the Jets last season and scored his incredible scorpion kick in the Semi-Final meeting between these two sides.
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That 2-1 success is Newcastle’s only win in their past six meetings against City.
Both sides enter the clash off the back of a home draw, with the seventh-placed Jets thankful to goalkeeper Glen Moss for taking a point in a 1-1 stalemate with the Wellington Phoenix in Round 18. Moss saved a late Roy Krishna penalty.
City, on the other hand, came from behind to draw 1-1 with Adelaide United, Jamie Maclaren getting the equaliser on club debut.
How Maclaren works with fellow new signing Shayon Harrison and exciting youngster Lachlan Wales in City’s front three is likely to prove crucial in this encounter.
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Key Opta stats
- Melbourne City have won four of their last six Hyundai A-League games against Newcastle Jets at McDonald Jones Stadium (L2), scoring an average of three goals per game in that span.
- The Jets are undefeated in their last three Hyundai A-League games at home (W1, D2); the last time they went longer without defeat at home was a four-game stretch from Round 11 to 16 last season (W4).
- Seven of Melbourne City’s last 10 Hyundai A-League goals have directly involved either Richie De Laet (4 goals) or Luke Brattan (2 goals, 1 assist).
How to watch
Tune in to FOX SPORTS 505 to catch this Friday evening clash, which kicks off at 7.50pm (AEDT). You can also stream it live on the MyFootball Live App or watch it by subscribing to Kayo Sports.
Tickets
Be there as the Jets host City. Get your ticket here.
