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
Key match information
Adelaide United played Newcastle Jets FC in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 8 February 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
Adelaide United: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Newcastle Jets FC: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Adelaide United scores 1.60 and concedes 1.53 goals per match. Newcastle Jets FC scores 2.27 and concedes 1.73. League average: 2.77 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Adelaide United 73%, Newcastle Jets FC 73%. Over 2.5: Adelaide United 73%, Newcastle Jets FC 80%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Newcastle Jets FC has higher xG: 1.78 vs 1.40. Adelaide United: 12.1 shots per match, Newcastle Jets FC: 15.4.
Match halves
Adelaide United: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.93. Newcastle Jets FC: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 1.27.
Goals by minute
Adelaide United: 61-75 (6 goals). Newcastle Jets FC: 0-15 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.77 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Newcastle Jets FC is 88% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Adelaide United · 3 pts / match - 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 match.
1.6 goals / match - Adelaide United · 2.27 goals / match - Newcastle Jets FC
Adelaide United is 13% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.53 goals / match - Adelaide United · 1.73 goals / match - Newcastle Jets FC
Adelaide United scores in 87% of matches (13 of 15 matches), while Newcastle Jets FC keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 matches).
Newcastle Jets FC scores in 87% of matches (13 of 15 matches), while Adelaide United keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Adelaide United
Over / Under - Newcastle Jets FC
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 half-time in 40% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Newcastle Jets FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Adelaide United
Newcastle Jets FC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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.