Sunday’s A-League Round 6 match is between Melbourne City and Newcastle Jets. The opening kick is set to commence at 7:00 PM local time with the game to be played at AAMI Park. The home team Melbourne City are the favourites for the match. View our preview and teams for the game between Melbourne City and Newcastle Jets.
When: Sunday 2/12/18, 7.00PM
Where: AAMI Park
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
If you’re wondering what is going on with Melbourne City, don’t worry, you’re not alone.
Lacklustre and firing blanks against Brisbane Roar, they have a chance to bounce back Sunday night against Newcastle, who they have beaten in three of the last five meetings.
The big unknown here is whether star striker Bruno Fornaroli will be back in the City side having been omitted from the Brisbane trip.
While the Uruguayan hasn’t quite been himself, Newcastle are his favourite opponent to play against, scoring nine goals against the Jets.
Newcastle did pick up their first win of the campaign last weekend against the Wanderers and do carry a real upset potential here, especially if City are still relatively quiet in attack.
Until the squads come out, steer clear of this game, but don’t be afraid of the Jets here, especially if City are undermanned.
Odds:
Tip: Melbourne City at $2.00
Correct Score: Melbourne City 2-0 at $10.00
Teams:
Melbourne City FC squad: 1.Mark BIRIGHITTI (gk), 2.Ritchie De LAET, 3.Scott JAMIESON (c) , 4.Harrison DELBRIDGE, 5.Bart SCHENKEVELD, 7.Rostyn GRIFFITHS, 8.Riley MCGREE, 10.Dario VIDOSIC, 13.Nathaniel ATKINSON, 15.Kearyn BACCUS, 18.Eugene GALEKOVIC (gk), 19.Lachlan WALES, 21.Ramy NAJJARINE, 22.Curtis GOOD, 25.Iacopo LA ROCCA, 26.Luke BRATTAN, 27.Florin BERENGUER-BOHRER, 34.Connor METCALFE
**two to be omitted**
Ins: 22. Curtis GOOD (promoted), 34.Connor METCALFE (promoted),
Outs: Nil
Unavailable: 6.Osama MALIK (calf), 11.Michael O’HALLORAN (hamstring)
Newcastle Jets squad: 1.Glen MOSS (gk), 3.Jason HOFFMAN, 4.Nigel BOOGAARD (c), 5.Ben KANTAROVSKI, 6.Steven UGARKOVIC, 7.Dimi PETRATOS, 8.Jair, 10.Ronald VARGAS, 11.Mitch AUSTIN, 13.Ivan VUJICA, 16.Nick COWBURN, 17.Daniel GEORGIEVSKI, 18.Johnny KOUTROUMBIS, 20.Lewis ITALIANO (gk), 22.Lachlan JACKSON, 23.Matthew RIDENTON, 32.Angus THURGATE, 44.Nikolai TOPOR-STANLEY
**two to be omitted**
Ins: 18.Johnny KOUTROUMBIS (return from illness), 23.Matt RIDENTON (promoted)
Outs: Nil
Unavailable: 9.Roy O’DONOVAN (suspension – 3 rounds), 14.Kaine SHEPPARD (foot – 2 weeks), 24.Joe CHAMPNESS (foot – TBC)
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
