Prediction for match Newcastle Jets — Macarthur

Match Analysis: Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur

In the A-League on December 26, Newcastle Jets will face Macarthur. According to the 1X2 odds, Newcastle Jets are the favorites with odds of 2.00, giving them a 48.27% chance of winning. Macarthur has odds of 3.44, with a 28.07% chance of victory. A draw is priced at 4.08, with a 23.66% likelihood. These figures indicate a moderate advantage for Newcastle Jets, but the gap isn't significant. A closely contested match is expected, with both teams capable of imposing their style of play.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Newcastle Jets have maintained 53.8% possession, averaged 1.2 yellow cards, committed 9.6 fouls, and recorded 2.2 offsides per game. Over the same period, Macarthur has had 45.2% possession, received 2.4 yellow cards, committed 9.8 fouls, and also recorded 2.2 offsides. Recent matches for Newcastle Jets: December 20 - Newcastle Jets vs Sydney 2-0, December 14 - Wellington Phoenix vs Newcastle Jets 1-3, December 6 - Newcastle Jets vs Melbourne City 0-1. Macarthur's recent games: December 23 - Melbourne City vs Macarthur 1-1, December 19 - Macarthur vs Brisbane Roar 2-1, December 5 - Macarthur vs Melbourne Victory 0-0. In their last head-to-head on August 24, Newcastle Jets defeated Macarthur 3-0.

Goals Statistics

In their last five matches, Newcastle Jets have an average total goals of 2.6, scoring 1.6 and conceding 1 goal per game. Macarthur's matches average 1.6 goals, scoring 0.8 and conceding the same. Newcastle Jets have had over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches, while Macarthur has only 1 out of 5. In the first half, Newcastle Jets recorded over 1.5 goals twice out of five, and Macarthur once. In the second half, both teams had over 1.5 goals in 2 out of 5. Newcastle Jets most frequently score between the 0-15 minutes (40%) and 61-75 minutes (40%), while they concede most often between the 46-60 minutes (38%). Macarthur scores mainly between the 61-75 minutes (67%) and concedes most often towards the end, between the 76-90 minutes (40%). Against this backdrop, a bet on under 2.5 goals seems justified: Macarthur has low scoring, and Newcastle Jets don't always capitalize on their opportunities. The odds for under 2.5 goals are 2.57.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

On average, Newcastle Jets earn 5.2 corners, while Macarthur earns 6.8 per game. In their last five games, Newcastle Jets have had over 9.5 corners in 3 out of 5 matches, and Macarthur in 4 out of 5. The nearest suitable total according to odds is over 9.5 corners: over is priced at 1.41, under at 2.56. Newcastle Jets are favorites for corners with odds of 1.69. Based on the statistics, it's logical to consider a bet on over 9.5 corners, given the high averages for both teams and the frequent occurrence of this total in recent matches.