Newcastle Jets vs Sydney Prediction and Betting Tips


Newcastle Jets will invite the leaders of the league Sydney at the Newcastle International Sports Center at League A on Saturday Both teams have seen decisive results in eight league games this season, with three wins for Newcastle and six for the visitors.

The hosts picked up their third win of the league campaign last week, defeating Wellington Phoenix 3-1 away from home. Eli Adams, Clayton Taylor and Lachlan Rose scored in seven second-half minutes to help them record a comfortable win.

The league leaders have won both of their league games this month. They beat Perth Glory last week, thanks to Abel Walatee’s fifth-minute goal.

Newcastle Jets vs Sydney Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

  • The two teams have met 55 times in all competitions. The visitors have the lead in the head-to-head record with 31 wins. Newcastle have 11 wins and 13 matches have ended in draws.
  • The league leaders have the best offensive record in the A-League this season, with 15 goals, one more than the home side.
  • The Jets have the worst defensive record in the league, conceding 17 goals, 12 more than the visitors.
  • The league leaders have suffered two defeats in the A-League this season, with two defeats coming on their travels.
  • Newcastle have lost their last three home games in the A-League. They have only scored two goals in these games, while conceding seven.
  • The two teams last met in the reverse fixture in November, with the league leaders securing a 4-1 home win.
  • The last five meetings between them have yielded more than 2.5 goals.
  • Newcastle’s only win in their last eight meetings against visitors came at home during the 2023-24 league campaign.

Newcastle Jets vs Sydney Prediction

The Jets have won two of their last three league games, with both victories coming away from home. They have lost their last two matches against the visitors, conceding seven goals, and will look to improve this record.

The Sky Blues have won their last two league games, keeping a clean sheet. It should be noted that they have conceded a goal each in two of their last three games. They have scored at least two goals in six of their last seven matches against the hosts.

The visitors have enjoyed a good run of form this season, and given their recent form against the Jets, we’re backing them for a tight win.

Prediction: Newcastle Jets 1-2 Sydney

Newcastle Jets vs Sydney Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result: Sydney wins

Tip 2: Goals: Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals

Tip 3: Both teams will score – Yes

Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half – Yes