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Kyoto Sanga host Newcastle Jets in Japan

The Jets visit Sanga Stadium on Tuesday, October 27, in the AFC Champions League Elite.

The stakes

The Jets need their first point

Newcastle have lost both league games so far, against Kashima Antlers and Gamba Osaka.

Last time out

Gamba defeat was 3-1

The Jets played much better against Gamba, but still left with no points.

Home form in Asia

Kyoto beat Ratchaburi 1-0

Kyoto won their last Asian home game, after losing their opener to Daejeon.

League trouble

Kyoto sit 16th in the J1 League

Kyoto have no win in four league games, with two draws and two defeats.

Player to watch

Rafael Elias is the danger man

The Brazilian has five goals and three assists in nine J1 League games.

Familiar face

Marco Tulio knows Australian football

The former Central Coast Mariners attacker now plays for Kyoto Sanga.

Domestic form

Jets are unbeaten at home in the league

Newcastle drew with Central Coast Mariners and then 1-1 with Macarthur FC.

Team news

Joe Lolley could start in Kyoto

Lolley came off the bench against Macarthur and may start on Tuesday.

Team news

Alex Badolato is back from injury

Badolato returned against Macarthur after a serious knee injury in January.

Next round

What happens next

The Jets host Shanghai SIPG on November 3, while Kyoto travel to Hanoi.

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