Western Sydney Wanderers v Newcastle Jets
Friday 08:50
Palmeiras started slowly in Brazil last night, but four second-half goals eventually brought a thumping victory over America MG. They easily beat the handicap and their position in the Serie A title race is almost as comfortable: five points clear at the top, with just two rounds to go.
Today we're headed Down Under for an A-League game that we hope will go up and over. Last season, Newcastle Jets went to Western Sydney Wanderers and drew 2-2. A similar scoreline on Friday morning would be most welcome.
The Wanderers have a new man in charge - Markus Babbel, no less - but their first home match of the new term also finished 2-2. That makes it 11/14 home games with Over 2.5 Goals since the start of last season.
The Jets travel with the same sort of firepower. Both teams have scored in each of their first two road games of the new campaign, with 12/15 having delivered Over 2.5 Goals this season and last. 1.814/5 looks a generous price for another high scorer this week.
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