Our Western Sydney Wanderers vs Newcastle Jets Prediction: 2-2
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Newcastle Jets in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. Our forecast favors a 2-2 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Western Sydney Wanderers 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
Western Sydney Wanderers's Last Match – Melbourne Victory vs Western Sydney Wanderers
Western Sydney Wanderers will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Australia A-League victory over Melbourne Victory on January 10. In that match, Western Sydney Wanderers recorded 49% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Melbourne Victory | 51% | 12 (3) | 0.76 | 33 |
 Western Sydney Wanderers | 49% | 7 (4) | 1.38 | 7 |
Newcastle Jets's Last Match – Auckland FC vs Newcastle Jets
Newcastle Jets must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-1 Australia A-League victory over Auckland FC in their last outing. In that match, Newcastle Jets saw 33% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Auckland FC | 67% | 16 (8) | 2.52 | 84 |
 Newcastle Jets | 33% | 6 (4) | 1.73 | 15 |
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Newcastle Jets Stats
Key Stats
| Western Sydney Wanderers | Newcastle Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | Attacking Strength | 1.28 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 1.07 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Western Sydney Wanderers are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Newcastle Jets average 2.1 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
Western Sydney Wanderers 8-12
Newcastle Jets 21-20
What are the odds for this match?
Western Sydney Wanderers to win: @2
Draw: @4
Newcastle Jets to win: @3.2
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