Our Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur FC Prediction: 2-2
Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur FC in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 07:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 22, 2026. A 2-2 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur FC 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
Newcastle Jets's Last Match – Perth Glory vs Newcastle Jets
Newcastle Jets must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-1 Australia A-League victory over Perth Glory in their last outing. In that match, Newcastle Jets had 55% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Perth Glory | 45% | 12 (6) | 0.98 | 48 |
 Newcastle Jets | 55% | 8 (3) | 1.87 | 46 |
Macarthur FC's Last Match – Macarthur FC vs Bangkok United
Macarthur FC will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 AFC Champions League Two draw with Bangkok United on February 19. In that match, Macarthur FC recorded 65% possession, attempting 17 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Macarthur FC | 65% | 17 (7) | 1.16 | 101 |
 Bangkok United | 35% | 5 (5) | 0.3 | 23 |
Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur FC Stats
Key Stats
| Newcastle Jets | Macarthur FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.67 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 1.14 | Defence Strength | 0.8 |
| 2.7 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 9/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.9 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newcastle Jets are averaging 2.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Macarthur FC average 1.9 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Newcastle Jets 29-13
Macarthur FC 19-18
What are the odds for this match?
Newcastle Jets to win: @1.909
Draw: @4.2
Macarthur FC to win: @3.5
Lineups
Newcastle Jets (4-1-4-1) : James Nicholas Delianov, Joel Bertolissio, Joe Shaughnessy, Mark Natta, Daniel Wilmering, Max Burgess, Eli Adams, Will Dobson, Lachlan Bayliss, Clayton Taylor, Lachlan Rose
Macarthur FC (4-2-3-1) : Alex Robinson, Callum Talbot, Damien Da Silva, Tomislav Uskok, Walter Scott, Liam Rose, Dean Bosnjak, Luke Vickery, Anthony Caceres, Sime Grzan, Harrison Sawyer
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