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In an intriguing A-League clash, Melbourne Victory will host Newcastle Jets at home on April 17, 2026. Both teams are coming off mixed results, with each winning two of their last five matches. Melbourne Victory has showcased resilience, leveraging their home advantage effectively, while Newcastle Jets will seek to capitalize on recent performances to snatch valuable points away from home.
Statistically, bookmakers favor Melbourne with odds of 1.93 for a home win compared to 3.37 for Newcastle’s victory. Current probabilities suggest a 49.6% chance of a home win for Victory, while the Jets have a 28% likelihood of success. This indicates a competitive matchup, as both teams possess tactical strengths that could sway the result.
Melbourne’s attacking strategy emphasizes wing play and quick transitions, which could challenge Newcastle’s defensive organization. Conversely, the Jets have demonstrated the ability to exploit gaps on the counter, making them dangerous on the break.
As the teams prepare to clash, the predicted final score of 2:1 reflects the expectation of a closely contested battle. While Melbourne holds the edge on paper, the outcome remains uncertain, making this fixture one to watch for both supporters and bettors alike.
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| Melbourne Victory 49.3% |
Draw 22.9% |
Newcastle 27.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.93 | 4.14 | 3.42 | |
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1.95 | 4.24 | 3.46 | |
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1.85 | 3.9 | 3.3 | |
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1.93 | 4.24 | 3.37 |
Latest Results
| 11.04.26 Auckland FC – Melbourne Victory – 2:2 05.04.26 Melbourne Victory – Wellington Phoenix – 0:1 21.03.26 Melbourne Victory – Central Coast Mariners – 4:1 15.03.26 Melbourne Victory – Macarthur FC – 4:1 07.03.26 Sydney FC – Melbourne Victory – 2:2 |
11.04.26 Newcastle Jets – Adelaide United – 1:1 02.04.26 Macarthur FC – Newcastle Jets – 3:2 22.03.26 Sydney FC – Newcastle Jets – 1:2 14.03.26 Newcastle Jets – Auckland FC – 1:2 07.03.26 Newcastle Jets – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 24.10.25 Newcastle Jets – Melbourne Victory – 5:2 04.05.25 Melbourne Victory – Newcastle Jets – 1:1 08.02.25 Newcastle Jets – Melbourne Victory – 3:0 03.02.24 Newcastle Jets – Melbourne Victory – 1:1 29.10.23 Melbourne Victory – Newcastle Jets – 5:3 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Newcastle Jets | 24 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 49:37 | 12 | 44 |
| 2 | Auckland FC | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 40:26 | 14 | 41 |
| 3 | Sydney FC | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 31:23 | 8 | 37 |
| 4 | Adelaide United | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 41:34 | 7 | 37 |
| 5 | Melbourne Victory | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 40:31 | 9 | 36 |
| 6 | Melbourne City | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 27:29 | -2 | 32 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 31:38 | -7 | 31 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 34:41 | -7 | 30 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 34:38 | -4 | 29 |
| 10 | Brisbane Roar | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24:31 | -7 | 26 |
| 11 | Perth Glory | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 27:37 | -10 | 24 |
| 12 | WS Wanderers | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 26:39 | -13 | 21 |
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