Newcastle Jets vs Western Sydney Wanderers: prediction and stats
A-LeagueRegular Season - 19Kick-off on February 26, 2027 at 08:40 AM (UTC)McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
The Footlab model makes Newcastle Jets the favourite at 50%, against 22% for a draw and 28% for Western Sydney Wanderers. The most likely score is 2-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Newcastle Jets vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
Newcastle Jets starts as the favourite with a 120-point Elo edge (1,890 vs 1,771).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Newcastle Jets have 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats; Western Sydney Wanderers have 2, 4 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Preston Lions(away) | 2-3 | Australia Cup |
| May 16, 2026 | Sydney(home) | 1-1 | A-League |
| May 9, 2026 | Sydney(away) | 1-1 | A-League |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Central Coast Mariners(home) | 4-0 | A-League |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Melbourne Victory(away) | 2-2 | A-League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | Melbourne Victory(home) | 1-1 | Australia Cup |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Chelsea(away) | 4-6 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Cooma Tigers FC(away) | 2-0 | Australia Cup |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Melbourne Victory(home) | 0-2 | A-League |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Wellington Phoenix(away) | 1-2 | A-League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Newcastle Jets win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Western Sydney Wanderers win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | Newcastle Jets 2-1 Western Sydney Wanderers | A-League |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Western Sydney Wanderers 1-2 Newcastle Jets | A-League |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Newcastle Jets 0-1 Western Sydney Wanderers | A-League |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Western Sydney Wanderers 4-1 Newcastle Jets | A-League |
| Feb 11, 2024 | Western Sydney Wanderers 3-3 Newcastle Jets | A-League |
| Nov 5, 2023 | Newcastle Jets 2-2 Western Sydney Wanderers | A-League |
Last archived meeting: Newcastle Jets vs Western Sydney Wanderers on Mar 7, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Newcastle Jets score 1.9 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Western Sydney Wanderers score 1.5 and concede 2.3. The model gives a 72% probability of over 2.5 goals and 70% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Jets | 1.9 | 1.3 | 3 | 12/15 | 10/15 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 1.5 | 2.3 | 2 | 10/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Newcastle Jets sit 1st in A-League (48 points from 26 matches) and Western Sydney Wanderers sit 12th (21 points from 26 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle Jets | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 55 | 39 | 48 |
| 12 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 27 | 43 | 21 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Newcastle Jets vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
- The Footlab model makes Newcastle Jets the favourite at 50%, against 22% for a draw and 28% for Western Sydney Wanderers.
- Where and when is Newcastle Jets vs Western Sydney Wanderers played?
- Newcastle Jets vs Western Sydney Wanderers is played on February 26, 2027 at 08:40 AM (UTC) at McDonald Jones Stadium, in the A-League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 72% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.