Our Newcastle Jets vs Sydney FC Prediction: 2-2
Newcastle Jets vs Sydney FC in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 20, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 2-2 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Newcastle Jets vs Sydney 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 – Wellington Phoenix vs Newcastle Jets
Newcastle Jets must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-1 Australia A-League victory over Wellington Phoenix in their last outing. In that match, Newcastle Jets recorded 50% possession, attempting 13 shots on goal, with 9 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wellington Phoenix | 50% | 9 (10) | 1.32 | 51 |
 Newcastle Jets | 50% | 13 (9) | 3.28 | 51 |
Sydney FC's Last Match – Perth Glory vs Sydney FC
Sydney FC will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Australia A-League victory over Perth Glory, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Sydney FC controlled 46% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Perth Glory | 54% | 8 (1) | 1.42 | 0 |
 Sydney FC | 46% | 9 (4) | 0.89 | 0 |
Newcastle Jets vs Sydney FC Stats
Key Stats
| Newcastle Jets | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.23 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.35 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newcastle Jets are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Sydney FC average 1.8 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.
Newcastle Jets 21-20
Sydney FC 18-6
What are the odds for this match?
Newcastle Jets to win: @3.1
Draw: @4
Sydney FC to win: @2.1
Lineups
Newcastle Jets (4-2-2-2) : James Nicholas Delianov, Joel Bertolissio, Max Cooper, Mark Natta, Daniel Wilmering, Alex Badolato, Kosta Grozos, Will Dobson, Clayton Taylor, Lachlan Rose, Elizabeth Adams
Sydney FC (4-2-3-1) : Harrison Devenish-Meares, Rhyan Grant, Marcel Tisserand, Alex Grant, Ben Garuccio, Rhys Youlley, Corey Hollman, Abel Walatee, Piero Quispe, Alhassan Toure, Victor Campuzano
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