Macarthur Sydney vs Newcastle Jets Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 2 April 2026
🔊 The upcoming Round 23 A-League clash between Macarthur and Newcastle Jets promises to be intriguing, given the current form of both teams. Macarthur are in a challenging spot, having secured just one win in their last ten matches. Meanwhile, Newcastle Jets are in fine form, boasting eight victories over the same stretch. The visitors' attacking style of play positions them as favorites for this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 22 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Newcastle Jets):
- ball possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 8;
- fouls: 16 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Macarthur and Newcastle Jets:
- played 17 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 6, draws - 5;
- number of goals - 30 against 32;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.41, in the 2nd half - 2.24;
- average total goals in the match - 3.65.
Head-to-head statistics Macarthur Sydney - Newcastle Jets

Macarthur Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the A-League tournament (home team - Auckland FC, away team - Macarthur). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Macarthur vs Auckland FC):
- ball possession: 34% vs 66%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 7;
- fouls: 9 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
Macarthur are grappling with inconsistency in their performances, having secured just one win and suffered four defeats in their last five matches. Their season statistics reveal an average of 1.24 goals per game, while conceding a relatively high 1.67 goals per match. Currently sitting in sixth place on the table, they need to improve their form to solidify their position.
Match Results: Macarthur

Newcastle Jets Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the A-League tournament (home team - Sydney, away - Newcastle Jets). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here are the match stats (Newcastle Jets vs Sydney):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 12 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
Newcastle Jets sit atop the league standings following a dominant run: eight wins and just one loss in their last ten matches underscore their leadership. The team averages 2.09 goals per game while boasting a solid defense, conceding only 1 goal in recent matches. This balance enables them to confidently lead and maintain consistent results.
Match Results: Newcastle Jets
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 17;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 5; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 1.41;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.59, while the visitors net 0.82.
First-Half Stats: Macarthur (home) vs Newcastle Jets (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 11;
- wins: 2 (20%) vs 6 (54.55%);
- losses: 4 (40%) vs 2 (18.18%);
- draws: 4 (40%) vs 3 (27.27%);
- Average goals scored: 1.3 vs 1.36;
- Average goals conceded: 0.8 vs 0.45.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 6;
- losses: 7 vs 1;
- draws: 2 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.7 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 1.2) vs 1 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.2).
- Macarthur have lost the 1st half in 5 of last 6 home games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 17;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 6, draws - 5.
Statistics: Macarthur vs Newcastle Jets
- matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- wins: 6 vs 14;
- win percentage: 29% vs 64%;
- losses: 8 vs 7;
- draws: 7 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 8;
- losses: 5 vs 1;
- draws: 4 vs 1.
- Macarthur have not won in 8 of last 9 games.
- Newcastle Jets have not lost in 11 of last 12 games (A-League).
- Newcastle Jets have not lost in last 9 away games (A-League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.76, the guests - 1.88;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.65;
- both teams scored: overall - 12; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: Macarthur vs Newcastle Jets
- average total in the tournament: 2.9 vs 3.59;
- average total goals scored: 1.24 vs 2.09;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.48 vs 0.86;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.76 vs 1.23;
- Macarthur: average total at home in the tournament - 1.3;
- Newcastle Jets: average total away in the tournament - 1.91;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 2.2) vs 2.2 (away - 2).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Macarthur home games against Newcastle Jets (A-League).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 5 Newcastle Jets games (A-League).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 12.12 (7.12 - for home team and 5 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 11.88 (8 - for home team and 3.88 - for away team).
Macarthur: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.57; at home field - 5.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.5; at home field - 5.6.
Newcastle Jets: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.91, away - 4.73;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; away - 5.4.
- Macarthur have taken over 5.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games against Newcastle Jets (A-League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 17;
- both teams scored all-time - 12 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Statistics: Macarthur vs Newcastle Jets
- number of matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 16;
- number of BTTS matches for Macarthur at home - 6 (60%);
- number of BTTS matches for Newcastle Jets away - 8 (73%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Macarthur at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Newcastle Jets away - 4 (80%).
- Macarthur have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games against Newcastle Jets (A-League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (16/131, 12.2%);
- Macarthur at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 2:1 (2/10, 20%);
- Newcastle Jets away most often play: 1:2 , 1:3 (3/11, 27.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 9.72% (odds 9)
1:2 - 7.94% (odds 10)
2:1 - 7.58% (odds 10)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Analyzing the head-to-head trends between these teams, it's evident that betting on a total under 3.5 goals appears to be the most logical choice-this outcome has occurred in six out of the last seven home matches between them in the A-League. Considering the current form of both teams, one can anticipate a cautious approach from Macarthur against a stronger Newcastle opponent.