Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur Prediction and Betting Tips | December 26th 2025

Newcastle Jets will host Macarthur at McDonald Jones Stadium in the A-League on Friday. Both teams have 12 points from nine league games thus far, and Newcastle lead the visitors in the standings, thanks to their better goalscoring record.

The hosts made it two wins in two games last week, recording a 2-0 home win over Sydney. After a goalless first half, Will Dobson and Xavier Bertoncello added goals after the break.

The Bulls are unbeaten in their last three games in all competitions. After a 2-1 home win over Brisbane Roar last week, they were held to a 1-1 draw by Melbourne City on Tuesday.

Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• The two teams have crossed paths 15 times in all competitions. They have been evenly matched in these meetings, with five wins for both teams and five games ending in draws.
• Both teams secured away wins in three league meetings last season, and the third meeting ended in a draw.
• They last met in the Australia Cup quarterfinals in August, and the Jets registered a 3-0 win.
• The last six meetings between them have produced over 2.5 goals.
• Only Western Sydney Wanderers (6) have scored fewer goals in the A-League this season than Macarthur (7).
• Newcastle Jets have seen decisive outcomes in their nine league games this season, with two of their three wins coming at home.
• Both teams have scored at least three goals in three of their last five games in this fixture.
• The Jets have the best attacking record in the league this season, scoring 16 goals. They have also conceded more goals than any other team in the league (17).

Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur Prediction

The Jets have won three of their last four games in all competitions, scoring at least two goals in each of these wins. Notably, they have scored and conceded nine goals each in their five home games in the A-League this season. They have lost just one of their last seven league meetings against the visitors.

The Bulls are unbeaten in their last three league games, though two have ended in draws. They have conceded a goal each in their last two games. Notably, they have won just one of their four away games this season, scoring two goals. Their last two wins against the Jets have been secured away from home.

While both teams have been in good touch recently, considering Newcastle's home advantage, we back them to eke out a win here.

Prediction: Newcastle Jets 2-1 Macarthur

Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Newcastle Jets to win

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes

Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

Bold Tip: Eli Adams to score or assist anytime - Yes

Edited by Shubham Dupare