Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur Sydney Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 22 February 2026
🔊 Newcastle Jets and Macarthur are gearing up for an exhilarating clash in the 18th round of the A-League. Newcastle Jets are in remarkable form, having won seven consecutive matches. This streak positions them as one of the top contenders for the title this season. They currently sit atop the standings and aim to solidify their lead. Macarthur, on the other hand, have shown more inconsistent results but still possess the potential for surprising victories thanks to their disciplined defensive play.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 26 December 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 4:5. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Newcastle Jets):
- ball possession percentage: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 14 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 8 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Newcastle Jets and Macarthur:
- played 16 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 5, for the away team - 6, draws - 5;
- number of goals - 31 against 30;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.5, in the 2nd half - 2.31;
- average total goals in the match - 3.81.
Head-to-head statistics Newcastle Jets - Macarthur Sydney
Newcastle Jets Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the A-League tournament (home team - Perth Glory, away team - Newcastle Jets). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here's the game statistics (Newcastle Jets vs Perth Glory):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Newcastle Jets are delivering phenomenal performances in their recent matches, with seven consecutive victories underscoring their stability and confidence on the pitch. This season, they lead the league, thanks to their high-scoring prowess: averaging 2.35 goals per game while conceding an average of 1.71. Their attacking line is among the most productive in the league, allowing them to dominate opponents and secure crucial results, even against strong teams.
Match Results: Newcastle Jets
Macarthur Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the AFC Champions League Two tournament (home team - Macarthur, away - Bangkok United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here are the match stats (Macarthur vs Bangkok United):
- ball possession: 66% vs 34%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 0;
- fouls: 9 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 5.
Macarthur are currently sitting in fifth place on the league table, known for their unpredictable performances ranging from commanding victories to unexpected defeats. Over their last five matches, they've secured one win, drawn three times, and suffered one loss. The team's strength lies in their organized defense and ability to keep opponents in check, conceding an average of just 1.35 goals per game.
Match Results: Macarthur
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.5;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.88, while the visitors net 0.63.
First-Half Stats: Newcastle Jets (home) vs Macarthur (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- wins: 3 (37.5%) vs 2 (25%);
- losses: 2 (25%) vs 2 (25%);
- draws: 3 (37.5%) vs 4 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 1.75 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0.75 vs 0.5.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 6 vs 3;
- losses: 1 vs 6;
- draws: 3 vs 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.3) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.9).
- Newcastle Jets scored in the 1st half in last 5 games (A-League).
- Macarthur conceded in the 1st half in last 5 games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- home team wins - 5, away team wins - 6, draws - 5.
Statistics: Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur
- matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- wins: 11 vs 6;
- win percentage: 65% vs 35%;
- losses: 6 vs 4;
- draws: 0 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 9 vs 3;
- losses: 1 vs 2;
- draws: 0 vs 5.
- Macarthur won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of last 11 games against Newcastle Jets.
- Macarthur won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 14 games.
- Macarthur won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of last 11 games (A-League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.94, the guests - 1.88;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.81;
- both teams scored: overall - 12; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur
- average total in the tournament: 4.06 vs 2.76;
- average total goals scored: 2.35 vs 1.41;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 0.53;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.35 vs 0.88;
- Newcastle Jets: average total at home in the tournament - 2.63;
- Macarthur: average total away in the tournament - 1.25;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.9 (home - 3.5) vs 1.9 (away - 1.6).
- Newcastle Jets have scored over 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against Macarthur.
- Newcastle Jets have scored over 1.5 goals in 9 of last 10 games (A-League).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 12.12 (5.06 - for home team and 7.06 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 12.38 (6.25 - for home team and 6.13 - for away team).
Newcastle Jets: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.12; at home field - 5.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; at home field - 5.5.
Macarthur: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.59, away - 5.38;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.9; away - 5.4.
- Macarthur have taken over 4.5 corners in 12 of last 13 games against Newcastle Jets.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- both teams scored all-time - 12 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur
- number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 13 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Newcastle Jets at home - 6 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Macarthur away - 4 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Newcastle Jets at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Macarthur away - 3 (60%).
- Newcastle Jets have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games against Macarthur.
- Newcastle Jets have scored and conceded in last 7 games against Macarthur (A-League).
- Newcastle Jets have scored and conceded in last 5 games (A-League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (11/103, 10.7%);
- Newcastle Jets at home most often finish matches: 4:1 (2/8, 25%);
- Macarthur away most often play: 1:1 (3/8, 37.5%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:1 - 8.9% (odds 8.5)
1:1 - 8.78% (odds 9)
2:2 - 7.51% (odds 10)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given the trends and current form of the teams, we can anticipate a tense match with a clear advantage for the home side, Newcastle Jets. Newcastle's winning streak is supported not only by their recent successful run of seven consecutive victories but also by their head-to-head stats against Macarthur: they score more than 1.5 goals in almost all such encounters. Therefore, betting on Newcastle's team total over 1.5 seems like the most reasonable choice for this matchup.
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Betting Tips: Newcastle Jets - Macarthur
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