Our Auckland FC vs Newcastle Jets Prediction: 2-2
Auckland FC vs Newcastle Jets in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 04:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 1, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 2-2 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
Our prediction is supported by key Auckland FC vs Newcastle Jets stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Auckland FC's Last Match – Western Sydney Wanderers vs Auckland FC
Determined to maintain their recent success, Auckland FC must win following their 2-0 Australia A-League victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on December 19. In that match, Auckland FC recorded 54% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Western Sydney Wanderers | 46% | 4 (6) | 0.67 | 46 |
 Auckland FC | 54% | 8 (5) | 1.36 | 54 |
Newcastle Jets's Last Match – Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur FC
Newcastle Jets will be looking to bounce back after a 4-5 Australia A-League defeat against Macarthur FC on December 26. In that match, Newcastle Jets saw 63% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newcastle Jets | 63% | 10 (8) | 1.73 | 64 |
 Macarthur FC | 37% | 10 (5) | 2.3 | 47 |
Auckland FC vs Newcastle Jets Stats
Key Stats
| Auckland FC | Newcastle Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.99 | Attacking Strength | 1.22 |
| 0.95 | Defence Strength | 1.11 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Auckland FC are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Newcastle Jets average 2.0 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.
Auckland FC 16-7
Newcastle Jets 20-22
What are the odds for this match?
Auckland FC to win: @1.7
Draw: @4.2
Newcastle Jets to win: @4.333
Lineups
Auckland FC (4-2-3-1) : Michael Woud, Callan Elliot, Daniel Hall, Jake Gordwood-Reich, Francis De Vries, Louis Verstraete, Felipe Gallegos, Lachlan Brook, Guillermo May, Jesse Randall, Sam Cosgrove
Newcastle Jets (3-4-3) : James Nicholas Delianov, Joel Bertolissio, Max Cooper, Mark Natta, Alex Badolato, Kosta Grozos, Lachlan Bayliss, Max Burgess, Clayton Taylor, Lachlan Rose, Elizabeth Adams
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