Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets FC: match statistics
Newcastle Jets FC showcases significantly better form and efficiency this season, occupying 1st place in the table with an impressive record of 13 wins. The visiting team stands out with high away efficiency (70% away win rate) and a better shot conversion rate (15% vs 9% for the hosts). Sydney FC, despite decent home form (50% home wins), displays a lower average goals scored (1.6 vs 1.9) and worse results in the last 5 matches (1.6 PPG vs 2.0 PPG). Newcastle Jets also records better form in recent away matches (wwwwwd), which, combined with their table advantage and overall quality of play, makes them the favorite for this encounter. The difference in league positions (4th place vs 1st place) and the advantage in the overall season goal difference (44:32 vs 28:21) further support the prediction in favor of the visitors.
Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sydney FC played against Newcastle Jets FC in A-League (Australia). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Sydney FC has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Newcastle Jets FC has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Sydney FC scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.00. Newcastle Jets FC scores 2.10 and allows 1.52. Games in this league average 2.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Sydney FC's games and 71% of Newcastle Jets FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 76%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Newcastle Jets FC has the higher season xG average, 1.75 to 1.69 per game. Sydney FC takes 15.9 shots per game, while Newcastle Jets FC takes 15.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Sydney FC leads at halftime in 10% of its games and scores 1.05 goals per game after halftime. Newcastle Jets FC leads at halftime in 38% and scores 1.24 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sydney FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). For Newcastle Jets FC, it is minutes 46-60 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.86 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 showcases significantly better form and efficiency this season, occupying 1st place in the table with an impressive record of 13 wins. The visiting team stands out with high away efficiency (70% away win rate) and a better shot conversion rate (15% vs 9% for the hosts). Sydney FC, despite decent home form (50% home wins), displays a lower average goals scored (1.6 vs 1.9) and worse results in the last 5 matches (1.6 PPG vs 2.0 PPG). Newcastle Jets also records better form in recent away matches (wwwwwd), which, combined with their table advantage and overall quality of play, makes them the favorite for this encounter. The difference in league positions (4th place vs 1st place) and the advantage in the overall season goal difference (44:32 vs 28:21) further support the prediction in favor of the visitors.
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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
| Sydney FC | Newcastle Jets FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.37 |
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 25% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Sydney FC · 2 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 58% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Sydney FC · 2.1 goals / game - Newcastle Jets FC
Sydney FC is 52% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Sydney FC · 1.52 goals / game - Newcastle Jets FC
Sydney FC scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while Newcastle Jets FC keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 meczów).
Newcastle Jets FC scores in 86% of games (18 of 21 meczów), while Sydney FC keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 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 - Sydney FC
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.
Newcastle Jets FC is 45% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.05 pts / game - Sydney FC · 1.52 pts / game - Newcastle Jets FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sydney FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 48%. 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 38% of games and wins 62%. 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 | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
* 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 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Sydney FC
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
| Sydney FC | Liga | Newcastle Jets FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.33 | 2.86 | ▲ 3.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 59% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 57% | ▲ 76% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 23% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 43% | 74% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 79% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Sydney FC's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Newcastle Jets FC. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets FC?
The A-League match finished Sydney FC 1:2 Newcastle Jets FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets FC?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Sydney FC won 1, Newcastle Jets FC won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets FC?
Sydney FC score 1.33 goals per game on average and Newcastle Jets FC 2.10. The A-League average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Sydney FC's matches and 71% of Newcastle Jets FC's.
What form are Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets FC in?
Over the last 5 games Sydney FC have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Newcastle Jets FC 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets FC?
The statistical background for Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets FC — 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.