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 – Newcastle Jets vs Perth Glory
Newcastle Jets must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 Australia A-League defeat against Perth Glory on November 23. In that match, Newcastle Jets recorded 64% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newcastle Jets | 64% | 5 (6) | 1.69 | 82 |
 Perth Glory | 36% | 3 (2) | 1.33 | 40 |
Sydney FC's Last Match – Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory
Sydney FC will want to continue their winning form after a 3-0 Australia A-League victory over Melbourne Victory, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Sydney FC controlled 51% of possession and managed 12 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sydney FC | 51% | 12 (5) | 1.61 | 0 |
 Melbourne Victory | 49% | 10 (4) | 1.19 | 0 |
Newcastle Jets vs Sydney FC Stats
Key Stats
| Newcastle Jets | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.38 | Attacking Strength | 0.87 |
| 1.28 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 10/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.6 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newcastle Jets are averaging 2.6 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Sydney FC average 1.9 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.