Macarthur vs Newcastle Jets: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 2 April the A League brings Macarthur against Newcastle Jets at Campbelltown Stadium. Kick-off: 09:35 WAT. In the table, Macarthur are 7th, lower half, on 5 points after 4 matches; Newcastle Jets are 10th (in the drop zone) with 2. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Macarthur, last 5: WLLLL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Auckland, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.5 conceded per game.
Newcastle Jets, last 5: WLWDW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Sydney, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Newcastle Jets, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.7 for Macarthur.
Head to head
When they last met (22 Feb 2026) it ended Newcastle Jets 1–0 Macarthur.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Macarthur 1.9 xG, Newcastle Jets 1.4 xG – a total near 3.4. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 68% and GG at 68%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Macarthur 45%, draw 21%, Newcastle Jets 34%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.33.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Macarthur 1–1 Newcastle Jets. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Macarthur45%fair 2.24 · @2.34
Draw21%fair 4.72 · @4.10
Newcastle Jets34%fair 2.93 · @2.50
3.38Expected goals
1.94Macarthur xG
1.44Newcastle Jets xG
68%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
2–19%
1–27%
2–27%
1–07%
2–06%
From our goals model: Macarthur 1.9 – 1.4 Newcastle Jets expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Macarthur vs Newcastle Jets?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Macarthur vs Newcastle Jets?
On our numbers Macarthur have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Newcastle Jets 34%.
How many goals will there be in Macarthur vs Newcastle Jets?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Macarthur vs Newcastle Jets?
Our predicted score is Macarthur 1–1 Newcastle Jets, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Macarthur vs Newcastle Jets?
Macarthur vs Newcastle Jets (A League) kicks off on Thursday 2 April 2026 at 09:35 (West Africa Time) at Campbelltown Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
