Our Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets Prediction: 2-1
Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 04:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 22, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sydney FC's Last Match – Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory
Sydney FC will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 Australia A-League draw with Melbourne Victory on March 7. In that match, Sydney FC controlled 56% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sydney FC | 56% | 10 (6) | 2.59 | 64 |
 Melbourne Victory | 44% | 12 (6) | 1.34 | 39 |
Newcastle Jets's Last Match – Newcastle Jets vs Western Sydney Wanderers
Determined to maintain their recent success, Newcastle Jets must win following their 2-1 Australia A-League victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on March 7. In that match, Newcastle Jets recorded 54% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newcastle Jets | 54% | 13 (8) | 2.02 | 54 |
 Western Sydney Wanderers | 46% | 14 (4) | 1.83 | 48 |
Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets Stats
Key Stats
| Sydney FC | Newcastle Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.23 | Attacking Strength | 1.27 |
| 0.67 | Defence Strength | 0.84 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 9/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sydney FC are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Newcastle Jets average 2.3 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Sydney FC 13-13
Newcastle Jets 23-8
What are the odds for this match?
Sydney FC to win: @2.05
Draw: @4
Newcastle Jets to win: @3