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
Key match information
Newcastle Jets FC played Macarthur in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 22 February 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Newcastle Jets FC: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Macarthur: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Newcastle Jets FC scores 2.35 and concedes 1.71 goals per match. Macarthur scores 1.41 and concedes 1.35. League average: 2.85 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Newcastle Jets FC 76%, Macarthur 59%. Over 2.5: Newcastle Jets FC 82%, Macarthur 35%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Newcastle Jets FC has higher xG: 1.78 vs 1.49. Newcastle Jets FC: 15.3 shots per match, Macarthur: 13.5.
Match halves
Newcastle Jets FC: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 1.35. Macarthur: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.88.
Goals by minute
Newcastle Jets FC: 0-15 (9 goals). Macarthur: 61-75 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.85 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 9.00, BTTS 100%.
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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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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Newcastle Jets FC is 150% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / match - Newcastle Jets FC · 1.2 pts / match - 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 match.
2.35 goals / match - Newcastle Jets FC · 1.41 goals / match - Macarthur
Macarthur is 27% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.71 goals / match - Newcastle Jets FC · 1.35 goals / match - Macarthur
Newcastle Jets FC scores in 88% of matches (15 of 17 matches), while Macarthur keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 of 17 matches).
Macarthur scores in 71% of matches (12 of 17 matches), while Newcastle Jets FC keeps a clean sheet in 12% (2 of 17 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 - Newcastle Jets FC
Over / Under - Macarthur
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.
Newcastle Jets FC is 45% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / match - Newcastle Jets FC · 1.18 pts / match - Macarthur
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Newcastle Jets FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 65%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Macarthur - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 35%. 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 | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Newcastle Jets FC
Macarthur
* 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
| Newcastle Jets FC | Liga | Macarthur | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Newcastle Jets FC 0 - 0 - 1 Macarthur. Average goals 9.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.