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AS far as away games go, Newcastle's trip to Adelaide is certainly one of their least daunting.
The Jets are unbeaten in their last four matches at Coopers Stadium, including a 2-1 victory over the Reds in round five, their first of the season.
More recently they've recorded away wins against Melbourne Victory and Brisbane Roar, which Jets goalkeeper Mark Birighitti says has left the team brimming with confidence.
Newcastle United's Mark Birighitti with a save in the second half against Melbourne Victory. Source: News Limited
"It's a great confidence boost knowing we've played two of the best teams in the competition in Brisbane and Melbourne Victory away and we've won both games," Birighitti said.
"It's a bit disappointing that we lost to Western Sydney at home, we thought we probably could've got a lot more out of that game, but the boys' confidence is sky high and we're playing some really nice football. Hopefully that can continue this weekend."
Adelaide began the season committed to coach Josep Gombau's Spanish style football, but that's been compromised in the face of poor results.
Birighitti has noticed the change and is confident Newcastle will adapt.
Mark Birighitti of the Jets saves a goal. Source: Getty Images
"I've watched Adelaide these past couple of weeks and they've definitely changed their style of play from the way they were playing at the start of the season," he said.
"I think that comes down to a lack of results, so they've resorted to a long-ball game. They're definitely playing a lot more long balls than they used to play, but I'm sure our boys will adapt to that and I'm confident we can go there and get three points. We're on a bit of a roll at the moment, we've played some really good football and we're definitely going to be right up there this year."
While Newcastle have shot up the ladder, they've also landed the worst disciplinary record in the A-League. They've received 28 yellow cards, more than any other team, and their ill-discipline hasn't gone unnoticed by Gombau.
Josep Gombau, coach of Adelaide United. Source: Getty Images
"It's a difficult game because of the way the opponent, Newcastle, is playing," Gombau said.
"It's a team that makes a lot of fouls. The last game that we played against them here, they cut our attacking actions with fouls, fouls, fouls. This is something that is difficult to play and we are worried about this."
But Birighitti praised the growing maturity of Newcastle's young players and believes that that is the reason for their recent success.
"There was a lot of pressure on us at the start of the season, especially after not making the top six last year," Birighitti said.
"Last year we had a lot of young boys in the squad and for most of them it was really their first year in the A-League.
"Going into their second season there was a lot more pressure on them, so full credit to the young boys, they've stepped up this season and they've done a fantastic job.
"Their confidence is sky high and we're definitely on the right path."
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