Newcastle Jets FC vs Macarthur: match statistics
Newcastle Jets FC are in impressive form, having won all of their last five matches and scoring 16 goals in that period, translating to maximum points per game (3.0 PPG). The hosts lead the league table and hold an advantage in expected goals at home (xG 2.08 vs 1.58 xGA), although their home record shows some inconsistency (50% wins, 50% losses). Macarthur are in 5th place and have managed only 1.2 points per game over their last five matches, with their recent form indicating struggles to secure wins (win, draw, draw, loss, draw). The visitors have a balanced goal difference away from home (0) and a relatively high draw percentage (38%), suggesting they could put up resistance. Considering Newcastle Jets' clear form advantage and home fixture, I predict a victory for the hosts, although the inconsistency in their home results and Macarthur's defensive organization could make the match more closely contested than the current form of both teams suggests.
Newcastle Jets FC vs Macarthur: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Newcastle Jets FC played against Macarthur in A-League (Australia). The game was played on February 22, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Newcastle Jets FC has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Macarthur has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Newcastle Jets FC scores 2.35 goals per game and allows 1.71. Macarthur scores 1.41 and allows 1.35. Games in this league average 2.85 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 76% of Newcastle Jets FC's games and 59% of Macarthur's. The Over 2.5 rates are 82% and 35%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Newcastle Jets FC has the higher season xG average, 1.78 to 1.49 per game. Newcastle Jets FC takes 15.3 shots per game, while Macarthur takes 13.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Newcastle Jets FC leads at halftime in 47% of its games and scores 1.35 goals per game after halftime. Macarthur leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Newcastle Jets FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (9 goals). For Macarthur, it is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.85 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 9.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
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 in impressive form, having won all of their last five matches and scoring 16 goals in that period, translating to maximum points per game (3.0 PPG). The hosts lead the league table and hold an advantage in expected goals at home (xG 2.08 vs 1.58 xGA), although their home record shows some inconsistency (50% wins, 50% losses). Macarthur are in 5th place and have managed only 1.2 points per game over their last five matches, with their recent form indicating struggles to secure wins (win, draw, draw, loss, draw). The visitors have a balanced goal difference away from home (0) and a relatively high draw percentage (38%), suggesting they could put up resistance. Considering Newcastle Jets' clear form advantage and home fixture, I predict a victory for the hosts, although the inconsistency in their home results and Macarthur's defensive organization could make the match more closely contested than the current form of both teams suggests.
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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
| Newcastle Jets FC | Macarthur | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.33 |
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 150% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Newcastle Jets FC · 1.2 pts / game - Macarthur
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 67% better for: goals scored per game.
2.35 goals / game - Newcastle Jets FC · 1.41 goals / game - Macarthur
Macarthur is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.71 goals / game - Newcastle Jets FC · 1.35 goals / game - Macarthur
Newcastle Jets FC scores in 88% of games (15 of 17 meczów), while Macarthur keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 of 17 meczów).
Macarthur scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 meczów), while Newcastle Jets FC keeps a clean sheet in 12% (2 of 17 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 - Newcastle Jets FC
Over / Under - Macarthur
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.
Newcastle Jets FC is 45% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / game - Newcastle Jets FC · 1.18 pts / game - Macarthur
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Newcastle Jets FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 65%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Macarthur - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 35%. 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 | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 3.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* 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 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Newcastle Jets FC
Macarthur
* 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
| Newcastle Jets FC | Liga | Macarthur | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.06 | 2.85 | • 2.76 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 57% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 82% | 56% | ▼ 35% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 24% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 74% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 78% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Newcastle Jets FC's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Macarthur. Games average 9.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Newcastle Jets FC vs Macarthur?
The A-League match finished Newcastle Jets FC 1:0 Macarthur. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Newcastle Jets FC vs Macarthur?
Newcastle Jets FC score 2.35 goals per game on average and Macarthur 1.41. The A-League average is 2.85 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 76% of Newcastle Jets FC's matches and 59% of Macarthur's.
What form are Newcastle Jets FC and Macarthur in?
Over the last 5 games Newcastle Jets FC have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Macarthur 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newcastle Jets FC vs Macarthur?
The statistical background for Newcastle Jets FC vs Macarthur — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.