Newcastle Jets FC, Western Sydney Wanderers FC set for crunch A-League Men clash
The two rivals will face off at 7:45pm AEDT on Saturday, January 21 at Newcastle's McDonald Jones Stadium.
The match is set to be a thriller, with both teams coming off impressive wins in their last outings.
The Newcastle Jets are coming off a 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners, while the Western Sydney Wanderers defeated the Brisbane Roar 3-1.
The Jets will be looking to continue their good form and move up the A-League Men table, while the Wanderers will be hoping to build on their recent win and keep their finals hopes alive.
The match is sure to be a close one, with both teams having a number of talented players.
The Jets will be led by captain Jason Hoffman, who has been in impressive form this season, while the Wanderers will be looking to marquee man Milos Ninkovic to inspire them to victory.
The match will be broadcast live on Fox Sports, Kayo Sports and the My Football Live app.
Key match-ups
- Jason Hoffman (Newcastle Jets) v Milos Ninkovic (Western Sydney Wanderers)
- Beka Mikeltadze (Newcastle Jets) v Tomer Hemed (Western Sydney Wanderers)
- Reno Piscopo (Newcastle Jets) v Brandon Borello (Western Sydney Wanderers)
Prediction
The match is set to be a close one, but the Newcastle Jets should have the edge at home.
The Jets have been in good form this season and will be confident of victory, while the Wanderers will need to be at their best to get a result.
I predict the Newcastle Jets will win 2-1.
