Newcastle Jets FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers: match statistics
Newcastle Jets FC presents decidedly better form, occupying 1st place in the table and winning 4 of the last 5 matches (PPG 2.6). The hosts score an average of 2.44 goals per home match with an efficiency of 14%, while Western Sydney Wanderers scores just 1.22 goals away. Wanderers have lost as many as 67% of away matches this season and earned only 1 point in the last 5 encounters (PPG 1.0), confirming their poor disposition. The difference in possession (57% vs 51%) and in xG (2.03 vs 1.66) additionally speaks in favor of the hosts. Newcastle's high win percentage at home (56%) and the negative goal difference of the guests on the road (-4) indicate a certain victory for the hosts.
Newcastle Jets FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Newcastle Jets FC play Western Sydney Wanderers in A-League (Australia). The match date is 7 March 2026 at 07:00. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Newcastle Jets FC: 1-4-0, 1.40 points/match. Western Sydney Wanderers: 0-0-5, 0.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Newcastle Jets FC scores 2.04 and concedes 1.46 goals per match. Western Sydney Wanderers scores 1.04 and concedes 1.65. League average: 2.82 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Newcastle Jets FC 75%, Western Sydney Wanderers 50%. Over 2.5: Newcastle Jets FC 71%, Western Sydney Wanderers 46%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Newcastle Jets FC has higher xG: 1.74 vs 1.64. Newcastle Jets FC: 14.9 shots per match, Western Sydney Wanderers: 15.2.
Match halves
Newcastle Jets FC: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 1.14. Western Sydney Wanderers: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.38.
Goals by minute
Newcastle Jets FC: 76-90+ (15 goals). Western Sydney Wanderers: 0-15 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.82 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Newcastle Jets FC presents decidedly better form, occupying 1st place in the table and winning 4 of the last 5 matches (PPG 2.6). The hosts score an average of 2.44 goals per home match with an efficiency of 14%, while Western Sydney Wanderers scores just 1.22 goals away. Wanderers have lost as many as 67% of away matches this season and earned only 1 point in the last 5 encounters (PPG 1.0), confirming their poor disposition. The difference in possession (57% vs 51%) and in xG (2.03 vs 1.66) additionally speaks in favor of the hosts. Newcastle's high win percentage at home (56%) and the negative goal difference of the guests on the road (-4) indicate a certain victory for the hosts.
Half-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
| Newcastle Jets FC | Western Sydney Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.23 |
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.
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 96% better for: goals scored per match.
2.04 goals / match - Newcastle Jets FC · 1.04 goals / match - Western Sydney Wanderers
Newcastle Jets FC is 13% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.46 goals / match - Newcastle Jets FC · 1.65 goals / match - Western Sydney Wanderers
Newcastle Jets FC scores in 89% of matches (25 of 28 matches), while Western Sydney Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 matches).
Western Sydney Wanderers scores in 65% of matches (17 of 26 matches), while Newcastle Jets FC keeps a clean sheet in 18% (5 of 28 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 — Western Sydney Wanderers
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 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / match - Newcastle Jets FC · 1.19 pts / match - Western Sydney Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Newcastle Jets FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 54%. 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.
Western Sydney Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 19%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -6 |
* 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 76-90 (15 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Western Sydney Wanderers
* 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 | Western Sydney Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.50 | 2.82 | ▼ 2.69 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 60% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 56% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 23% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 72% | • 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 82% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Newcastle Jets FC 1 - 0 - 0 Western Sydney Wanderers. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Newcastle Jets FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
The A-League match finished Newcastle Jets FC 2:1 Western Sydney Wanderers. 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 Western Sydney Wanderers?
Newcastle Jets FC score 2.04 goals per game on average and Western Sydney Wanderers 1.04. The A-League average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Newcastle Jets FC's matches and 50% of Western Sydney Wanderers's.
What form are Newcastle Jets FC and Western Sydney Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Newcastle Jets FC have a 1-4-0 record (1.40 points per game) and Western Sydney Wanderers 0-0-5 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newcastle Jets FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
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.