Newcastle Jets vs Perth Glory Prediction: No glee for Glory in this fixture

Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory round off the weekend's action from the Australian A-League Men's when they meet at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday (06:00 GMT, TNT Sports 3). Both sides are struggling so far this season, with the Jets picking up just three points from their first four fixtures, and the Glory at the bottom, on just a single point.

Below are my Newcastle Jets vs Perth Glory predictions, supported by all the latest team news and match odds.

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Team News

Eli Adams, Kota Mizunuma, Oscar Fryer, Noah James and Jordan Baylis (all unspecified) are out injured for Newcastle Jets.

Football Odds

Perth Glory, meanwhile, are boosted by the returns of forwards Jaiden Kucharski and Tom Lawrence, who have recovered from a groin issue and a concussion, respectively.

Skipper Adam Taggart has been struggling with a heel injury, but interim head coach Adam Griffiths is hopeful his main man will be fit to feature on Sunday.

Mark Birighitti, Cameron Cook, Joel Anasmo, Zach Lisolajski, Sam Sutton and Luke Amos (all unspecified) remain sidelined due to injury, while Brandon O’Neill may also miss the trip to his former club as his wife prepares to give birth to their second child.

Newcastle Jets vs Perth Glory

Newcastle Jets are 5/6 to return to winning ways on Sunday, implying a 54.5% probability of success, while Perth Glory are 12/5, or a 29.4% chance, to claim their first victory of the season, with the draw priced at 11/4.

Match Result & Both Teams to Score - Newcastle Jets & Yes @ 7/4

Both teams have scored in nine of the last 10 head-to-heads, none of which have been won by the Glory (D6, L4).

Sunday’s visitors have blanked in their last three games, but the first two were against the two Melbourne clubs, who finished second and fifth, respectively, in last season’s ALM.

They should find more joy against the Jets, who have shipped a league-high 12 goals this term, conceding in all four games.

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BTTS-Yes landed in their first three matches, and I’m confident that selection will win again on Sunday.

I’m adding in a home win, too, as I think there are more goals in the Jets’ ranks, which should see them outscore their opponents.

Anytime Goalscorer - Adam Taggart (PER) @ 6/5

Should he be passed fit to feature on Sunday, Taggart is an obvious shout to score at McDonald Jones Stadium.

The 32-year-old has a terrific goalscoring record against the Jets, netting 11 times in 15 appearances, including five in his last five.

Glory's talisman got off the mark in gameweek one against Wellington Phoenix, but has been unable to add to his tally over the last three matches.

However, he should be confident of getting back in the goalscoring groove against the Jets, who have shipped 14 goals already this season.

Nick Ware P/L 25/26 ALM Season

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