Newcastle United Jets FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United Jets FC vs Sydney FC — A League at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- Newcastle United Jets FC 26 games · 48 pts (2025/26)
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Adam Kersey
- Referee Alex King
18 games this season
🟨 0.4/game
⚽ 3.9 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 26 | 48 |
| 2 | Adelaide United FC | 26 | 43 |
| 3 | Auckland FC | 26 | 42 |
| 4 | Melbourne Victory FC | 26 | 40 |
| 5 | Sydney FC | 26 | 39 |
| 6 | Melbourne City FC | 26 | 38 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 26 | 34 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 26 | 33 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 26 | 32 |
| 10 | Perth Glory FC | 26 | 31 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar FC | 26 | 26 |
| 12 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jan | Sydney FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Dec | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Dec | Perth Glory FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | Adelaide United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Nov | Auckland FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Nov | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Dec | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Dec | Adelaide United FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 14 Dec | Western United FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 08 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Nov | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 4–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Newcastle United Jets FC | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #5 |
| 48 | Points | 39 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 15 / 3 / 8 | W / D / L | 11 / 6 / 9 |
| 55 | Scored | 33 |
| 39 | Conceded | 25 |
| +16 | GD | +8 |
| 1.85 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 58% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
Sydney FC this season
Newcastle United Jets FC are 1st (48 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Newcastle United Jets FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/3
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Newcastle United Jets FC
| Eli Adams | 10 G | 4 A |
| Clayton Taylor | 9 G | 3 A |
| Lachlan Rose | 8 G | 1 A |
| Xavier Bertoncello | 7 G | 1 A |
| Lachlan Bayliss | 5 G | 3 A |
Sydney FC
| Tiago Quintal | 5 G | 3 A |
| Al Hassan Toure | 5 G | 1 A |
| Campuzano | 4 G | 3 A |
| Joe Lolley | 4 G | 2 A |
| Patrick Wood | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at McDonald Jones Stadium as Newcastle United Jets FC face off against Sydney FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Sydney FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' Patryk Klimala, a Poland , has 22 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' Newcastle United Jets FC have won 277 goals from 206 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Sydney FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' Sydney FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 31' Daniel Wilmering has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 31.
- 36' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 41' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tiago Quintal, as he is very good at scoring at McDonald Jones Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 45' Magnificent from Aaron Gurd! That is 1 goals in 215 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 46' Another change for Sydney FC made on 46 minute. Jordan Courtney-Perkins leaves to be changed by Joel King.
- 51' Australia international Callum Timmins has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 56' Newcastle United Jets FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 59' Newcastle United Jets FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hayden Matthews on 64.
- 69' Anthony Caceres is having his name booked by the referee on 69.
- 72' Magnificent from Clayton Taylor! That is 15 goals in 206 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 74' A tactical swap from Sydney FC — Jaiden Kucharski on, Adrian Segecic off on 74 minutes.
- 75' Sydney FC ring the changes. Patryk Klimala has done his job and it is now time for Patrick Wood to step up.
- 77' Fresh legs for Sydney FC! Zachary de Jesus comes on to replace Aaron Gurd.
- 78' Joe Lolley makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Sydney FC are in front.
- 81' Ben Gibson makes way for Will Dobson at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newcastle United Jets FC.
- 85' Newcastle United Jets FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Christian Bracco is hanging Lachlan Bayliss on the field on 85 minute.
- 89' A stunning finish from Anthony Caceres — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Zachary de Jesus is booked for Sydney FC — card on 90.
- 90' Eli Adams makes way for Justin Vidic at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newcastle United Jets FC.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Newcastle United Jets FC 2-2 Sydney FC.
Lineups
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 19
- 1
- 33
- 4
- 39
-
7
Eli Adams ↓ Justin Vidic 90'
- 17
-
13
Clayton Taylor ↓ Wellissol 85'
- 37
-
22
Ben Gibson ↓ Will Dobson 81'
Bench
- 21
-
10
Wellissol ↑ 85'
- 27
-
29
Justin Vidic ↑ 90'
-
45
Christian Bracco ↑ 85'
-
28
Will Dobson ↑ 81'
Coach
Robert Stanton
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 23
- 17
-
9
Patryk Klimala ↓ Patrick Wood 75'
-
8
Anas Ouahim ↓ Tiago Quintal 85'
- 4
- 7
-
3
Aaron Gurd ↓ Zachary de Jesus 77'
- 6
- 5
- 12
Bench
- 1
-
16
Joel King ↑ 46'
-
13
Patrick Wood ↑ 75'
-
25
Jaiden Kucharski ↑ 74'
-
21
Zachary de Jesus ↑ 77'
- 24
-
20
Tiago Quintal ↑ 85'
Coach
Ufuk Talay
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Le Fondre | 5 |
| Archie Goodwin | 2 |
| Patrick Wood | 2 |
| Anthony Caceres | 2 |
| Joe Lolley | 2 |
| Max Burgess | 2 |
| Eli Adams | 2 |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 2 |
Head to Head
Newcastle United Jets FC Form
2025-01-04
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–2
Sydney FC
D
2024-12-28
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2024-12-14
Perth Glory FC
0–4
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2024-12-07
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2024-11-30
Auckland FC
2–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2024-11-22
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
Sydney FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.58
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68
Sydney FC xG
I would bet for:
Newcastle United Jets FC or Sydney FC 74% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United Jets FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Sydney FC
64%
Newcastle United Jets FC or Sydney FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Newcastle United Jets FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.7%
0 – 2
5.4%
0 – 0
5.4%
1 – 0
5.3%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United Jets FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United Jets FC covers | Push | Sydney FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 17% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 19% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.