Adelaide United vs Newcastle Jets FC: match statistics
Newcastle Jets FC are displaying impressive form with a streak of five consecutive victories, having scored 14 goals while conceding only 4 in their last five matches. The league leaders win 71% of their away games, making them a formidable opponent on the road. Adelaide United, sitting in sixth place, has a decent home record (63% wins), but their overall recent form is mixed (1.6 points per game). A key factor is Newcastle's advantage in attacking efficiency (15% shot conversion vs. 13% for the hosts) and superior form – the visitors are unbeaten in their last five outings. Considering all statistics, especially Newcastle's dominant winning streak and their effectiveness in away fixtures, I predict an away victory, although Adelaide could capitalize on their home advantage.
Adelaide United vs Newcastle Jets FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Adelaide United played against Newcastle Jets FC in A-League (Australia). The game was played on February 8, 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Recent form
Adelaide United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Newcastle Jets FC has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Adelaide United scores 1.60 goals per game and allows 1.53. Newcastle Jets FC scores 2.27 and allows 1.73. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 73% of Adelaide United's games and 73% of Newcastle Jets FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 73% and 80%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Newcastle Jets FC has the higher season xG average, 1.78 to 1.40 per game. Adelaide United takes 12.1 shots per game, while Newcastle Jets FC takes 15.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Adelaide United leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.93 goals per game after halftime. Newcastle Jets FC leads at halftime in 40% and scores 1.27 after halftime.
When the teams score
Adelaide United's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). For Newcastle Jets FC, it is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Newcastle Jets FC are displaying impressive form with a streak of five consecutive victories, having scored 14 goals while conceding only 4 in their last five matches. The league leaders win 71% of their away games, making them a formidable opponent on the road. Adelaide United, sitting in sixth place, has a decent home record (63% wins), but their overall recent form is mixed (1.6 points per game). A key factor is Newcastle's advantage in attacking efficiency (15% shot conversion vs. 13% for the hosts) and superior form – the visitors are unbeaten in their last five outings. Considering all statistics, especially Newcastle's dominant winning streak and their effectiveness in away fixtures, I predict an away victory, although Adelaide could capitalize on their home advantage.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Adelaide United | Newcastle Jets FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.40 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Newcastle Jets FC is 88% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Adelaide United · 3 pts / game - Newcastle Jets FC
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Newcastle Jets FC is 42% better for: goals scored per game.
1.6 goals / game - Adelaide United · 2.27 goals / game - Newcastle Jets FC
Adelaide United is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.53 goals / game - Adelaide United · 1.73 goals / game - Newcastle Jets FC
Adelaide United scores in 87% of games (13 of 15 meczów), while Newcastle Jets FC keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 meczów).
Newcastle Jets FC scores in 87% of games (13 of 15 meczów), while Adelaide United keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Adelaide United
Over / Under - Newcastle Jets FC
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Adelaide United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Newcastle Jets FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Adelaide United
Newcastle Jets FC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (A-League).
Teams vs league
| Adelaide United | Liga | Newcastle Jets FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.13 | 2.77 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 73% | 55% | ▲ 73% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 73% | 54% | ▲ 80% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 26% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 73% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 75% | ▲ 87% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
FAQ
What was the result of Adelaide United vs Newcastle Jets FC?
The A-League match finished Adelaide United 2:3 Newcastle Jets FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Adelaide United vs Newcastle Jets FC?
Adelaide United score 1.60 goals per game on average and Newcastle Jets FC 2.27. The A-League average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 73% of Adelaide United's matches and 73% of Newcastle Jets FC's.
What form are Adelaide United and Newcastle Jets FC in?
Over the last 5 games Adelaide United have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Newcastle Jets FC 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Adelaide United vs Newcastle Jets FC?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.