Over the last games Preston Lions holds victories - 4, losses - 0 and draws - 1. Newcastle United Jets on the other hand ends the latest games with victories - 1, losses - 1 and draws - 3. Based on the games played a conclusion can be made that Preston Lions currently is in better form, unlike Newcastle United Jets.
Preston Lions: South Melbourne – (Draw 0:0), Hume City – (Win 2:1), North Sunshine Eagles – (Win 0:1), Avondale – (Win 2:3), Caroline Springs George Cross – (Win 0:2).
Newcastle United Jets: Sydney – (Loss 1:1), Sydney – (Draw 1:1), Central Coast Mariners – (Win 4:0), Melbourne Victory – (Draw 2:2), Adelaide United – (Draw 1:1).Both contenders have moved to the 1/16 finals while defeating strong opponents along the way. In tournaments as Cup every game is meaningful which is why a great battle awaits us.