Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne Victory: Predictions Preview, Lineups, H2h for October 24, 2025

On October 24, 2025, McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle will host the second round of the Australian A-League, featuring Newcastle Jets against Melbourne Victory. Here’s a look at the goal market for this match.

Match Preview

The A-League has just begun, and in their opening match, Newcastle Jets lost 2-3 to Central Coast Mariners. The game ended dramatically as Newcastle missed a penalty in the 90+7th minute and conceded a goal shortly after, turning a hopeful win into a disappointing loss.

Newcastle finished last season in 9th place, and this year they aim to do better. Notably, all players in their last starting lineup were homegrown talents—there were no foreign players.

On the other hand, Melbourne Victory had a dull opener, ending in a 0-0 draw against Auckland. Despite the lack of goals, both teams had chances but failed to score.

Last season, Melbourne finished fifth with 43 points, securing a playoff spot. They reached the final but lost narrowly to Melbourne City in the derby.

Key Facts and Head-to-Head

• Newcastle Jets have conceded goals in three consecutive matches.
• Over 2 goals have been scored in each of Newcastle’s last six matches.
• Melbourne Victory are winless in their last three official games.
• In their last ten encounters, each team has won four times, with two matches ending in a draw.

Probable Lineups

• Newcastle Jets: Delianov – Aquilina, Cooper, Šušnjar, Wilmering – Bayliss, Burgess, Badolato – Fryer, Bertoncello, Gibson
• Melbourne Victory: Duncan – Inserra, Esposito, Lachlan, Davidson – Stella, Valadon, Genreau – Clarismario, Jelacic, Vergos

Prediction

I expect this to be an open and high-scoring match. Both teams usually score, and Melbourne Victory’s scoreless opener seems like an exception rather than a pattern. My prediction is over 2.5 goals.