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
Key match information
Western Sydney Wanderers played Newcastle Jets FC in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Western Sydney Wanderers: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Newcastle Jets FC: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Western Sydney Wanderers scores 0.75 and concedes 1.17 goals per match. Newcastle Jets FC scores 2.00 and concedes 1.92. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Western Sydney Wanderers 33%, Newcastle Jets FC 67%. Over 2.5: Western Sydney Wanderers 17%, Newcastle Jets FC 75%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Newcastle Jets FC has higher xG: 1.70 vs 1.57. Western Sydney Wanderers: 15.1 shots per match, Newcastle Jets FC: 14.4.
Match halves
Western Sydney Wanderers: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.33. Newcastle Jets FC: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 1.08.
Goals by minute
Western Sydney Wanderers: 0-15 (3 goals). Newcastle Jets FC: 0-15 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 51%.
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 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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Newcastle Jets FC is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Western Sydney Wanderers · 2.4 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 167% better for: goals scored per match.
0.75 goals / match - Western Sydney Wanderers · 2 goals / match - Newcastle Jets FC
Western Sydney Wanderers is 64% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.17 goals / match - Western Sydney Wanderers · 1.92 goals / match - Newcastle Jets FC
Western Sydney Wanderers scores in 50% of matches (6 of 12 matches), while Newcastle Jets FC keeps a clean sheet in 17% (2 of 12 matches).
Newcastle Jets FC scores in 83% of matches (10 of 12 matches), while Western Sydney Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 25% (3 of 12 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 - Western Sydney Wanderers
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.
Newcastle Jets FC is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / match - Western Sydney Wanderers · 1.17 pts / match - Newcastle Jets FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Western Sydney Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Newcastle Jets FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Western Sydney Wanderers
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
| Western Sydney Wanderers | Liga | Newcastle Jets FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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.