Western Sydney Wanderers vs Newcastle Jets FC: match statistics
Newcastle Jets FC displays decidedly better form than Western Sydney Wanderers, confirmed by the points-per-game record in the last five matches (2.4 vs 0.8). The visitors boast an impressive streak of four consecutive away victories and a 67% away win rate for the season, while the hosts have won just 33% of their home matches. Newcastle Jets score an average of 1.83 goals per away match, which, combined with a 16% shot conversion rate, demonstrates efficiency, whereas Western Sydney averages only 0.83 goals at home with 50% of matches ending without scoring. The visitors' positive goal difference away (+2) compared to the hosts' negative record at home (-1), along with a significant advantage in the last five matches (13 goals scored by the Jets vs 3 by the Wanderers), indicate a clear advantage for Newcastle Jets. Considering all statistics, Newcastle Jets FC has significantly higher chances of securing a victory in this clash.
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Newcastle Jets FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Western Sydney Wanderers played against Newcastle Jets FC in A-League (Australia). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Western Sydney Wanderers has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Newcastle Jets FC has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Western Sydney Wanderers scores 0.75 goals per game and allows 1.17. Newcastle Jets FC scores 2.00 and allows 1.92. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Western Sydney Wanderers's games and 67% of Newcastle Jets FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 17% and 75%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Newcastle Jets FC has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.57 per game. Western Sydney Wanderers takes 15.1 shots per game, while Newcastle Jets FC takes 14.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Western Sydney Wanderers leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Newcastle Jets FC leads at halftime in 25% and scores 1.08 after halftime.
When the teams score
Western Sydney Wanderers's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Newcastle Jets FC, it is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 51% 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 displays decidedly better form than Western Sydney Wanderers, confirmed by the points-per-game record in the last five matches (2.4 vs 0.8). The visitors boast an impressive streak of four consecutive away victories and a 67% away win rate for the season, while the hosts have won just 33% of their home matches. Newcastle Jets score an average of 1.83 goals per away match, which, combined with a 16% shot conversion rate, demonstrates efficiency, whereas Western Sydney averages only 0.83 goals at home with 50% of matches ending without scoring. The visitors' positive goal difference away (+2) compared to the hosts' negative record at home (-1), along with a significant advantage in the last five matches (13 goals scored by the Jets vs 3 by the Wanderers), indicate a clear advantage for Newcastle Jets. Considering all statistics, Newcastle Jets FC has significantly higher chances of securing a victory in this clash.
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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
| Western Sydney Wanderers | Newcastle Jets FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 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 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Western Sydney Wanderers · 2.4 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 167% better for: goals scored per game.
0.75 goals / game - Western Sydney Wanderers · 2 goals / game - Newcastle Jets FC
Western Sydney Wanderers is 64% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - Western Sydney Wanderers · 1.92 goals / game - Newcastle Jets FC
Western Sydney Wanderers scores in 50% of games (6 of 12 meczów), while Newcastle Jets FC keeps a clean sheet in 17% (2 of 12 meczów).
Newcastle Jets FC scores in 83% of games (10 of 12 meczów), while Western Sydney Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 25% (3 of 12 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 - Western Sydney Wanderers
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 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / game - Western Sydney Wanderers · 1.17 pts / game - Newcastle Jets FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Western Sydney Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Newcastle Jets FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +6 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). 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
Western Sydney Wanderers
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
| Western Sydney Wanderers | Liga | Newcastle Jets FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.92 | 2.59 | ▲ 3.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 49% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 17% | 51% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 29% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 71% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 42% | 71% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Western Sydney Wanderers vs Newcastle Jets FC?
The A-League match finished Western Sydney Wanderers 1:2 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 Western Sydney Wanderers vs Newcastle Jets FC?
Western Sydney Wanderers score 0.75 goals per game on average and Newcastle Jets FC 2.00. The A-League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Western Sydney Wanderers's matches and 67% of Newcastle Jets FC's.
What form are Western Sydney Wanderers and Newcastle Jets FC in?
Over the last 5 games Western Sydney Wanderers have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Newcastle Jets FC 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Western Sydney Wanderers vs Newcastle Jets FC?
The statistical background for Western Sydney Wanderers 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.