Auckland vs Newcastle Jets Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Dec 2025
A-League Betting Preview: Auckland vs Newcastle Jets
A-League leaders Auckland square off against Newcastle Jets at Go Media Stadium, with kick-off set for 23:00 on Wednesday 31 December.
There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Auckland record a victory and they are priced at -161 to beat Newcastle. We think that the Full-Time Result market offers bettors plenty of value.
Auckland got a third straight victory in their last game. It was a 2-0 away win at CommBank Stadium when meeting Western Sydney. The New Zealand club enjoyed 61% possession and managed four shots on target, with Sam Cosgrove and Lachlan Brook scoring one goal each.
Newcastle Jets have now enjoyed two consecutive A-League road wins, while their previous league game was a 5-4 home loss against Macarthur at McDonald Jones Stadium. The Jets enjoyed 63% possession and had seven shots on goal, with Eli Adams, Clayton Taylor, Xavier Bertoncello and Ben Gibson on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 2-1 away victory for Newcastle at Go Media Stadium when they last faced Auckland. In the past 3 H2H meetings, we have seen one Auckland win, one Newcastle victory and one draw.
| A-League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Newcastle Jets |
18 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 41 | 29 | 12 | 41:29 | 36 |
| 2 |  Auckland |
18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 29 | 18 | 11 | 29:18 | 32 |
Auckland have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 9.9 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. The Black Knights have averaged 50.6% possession and 4.7 corners per game, conceding 0.9 goals and 4.6 corners from 6.6 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal.
Top scorer Sam Cosgrove has found the net 5 times, Lachlan Brook 3, with Jesse Randall and Louis Verstraete both scoring 2. The leading assistor is Jesse Randall with 3.
Newcastle have won 4 and lost 6, with an average of 9.0 attempts, 4.8 shots on goal and 2.0 goals. Mark Milligan's team average 57.4% possession, 5.2 corners in their favour and 5.7 corners against, while 2.2 goals have been conceded from 5.3 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts.
Alexander Badolato has top scored with 4, while Xavier Bertoncello, Ben Gibson and Lachlan Rose are next on 3. Alexander Badolato and Daniel Wilmering have managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Auckland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Michael Woud (GK), Callan Elliot, Daniel Hall, Jake Girdwood-Reich, Francis De Vries, Louis Verstraete, Luis Gallegos, Lachlan Brook, Guillermo May, Jesse Randall, Sam Cosgrove.
Newcastle Jets confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): James Delianov (GK), Lachlan Bayliss, Max Cooper, Mark Natta, Joel Bertolissio, Kostandinos Grozos, Eli Adams, Max Burgess, Alexander Badolato, Clayton Taylor, Lachlan Rose.
Auckland vs Newcastle Jets Prediction & Betting Tips
We bring you the complete Auckland vs Newcastle Jets betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, key corners pick, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.
Match Prediction
If you agree with our verdict that Auckland will have the edge in this A-League clash, then you can back the home team at -161. We’re expecting a nice potential return with this match winner bet.
The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a A-League verdict is reached.
Key Auckland vs Newcastle Jets league stats:
The betting apps are estimating that there is a 61.7% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
If you think Auckland will win and keep a clean sheet, there is the opportunity to back them to win + Both Teams to Score No at a bigger price than the Full-Time Result selection.
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Correct Score Prediction
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0
Newcastle
We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Auckland winning 2-0. Odds of +650 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.
Player Prop Picks
Sam Cosgrove (Auckland) has been on the scoresheet in back-to-back A-League matches. There are odds of +128 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.
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Corners Prediction
Auckland have failed to cover the 6.5 corners line in three straight games, with Newcastle conceding under 6.5 corners in the past two matches. On this evidence, we can take odds of -135 that this Auckland Team Corners wager falls short of the line.
Auckland
Newcastle
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi selections include Auckland to win, No on the BTTS market and Sam Cosgrove (Auckland) to score.
A bet builder is a single event wager where you select outcomes for a particular football game. Many bettors like to create a personalised bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.
Auckland vs Newcastle Jets Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Auckland are the -185 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 65% chance of winning this A-League encounter according to the latest betting odds. Newcastle Jets are the outsiders at +390 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.
There’s the chance to wager Auckland at -122 on the Asian Handicap -1 market. This means a refund if they only win by one, although a 2+ goal victory over Newcastle would see a full payout.
The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. BTTS Yes is on offer at -217 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.
The best football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the A-League matches.
Favourite Sam Cosgrove is priced at +300 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +108.
Auckland have secured four wins, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
Newcastle have four wins, three draws and three losses in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.80.
Newcastle beat Auckland 2-1 when they last met at Go Media Stadium.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Home Stats |
4-4-2 | 3.00 | 1.60 | 1.40 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |
| Newcastle Jets Away Stats |
4-3-3 | 3.60 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Auckland League Stats
Newcastle Jets League Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 8.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 13.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 57.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Auckland this season are Sam Cosgrove (5), Lachlan Brook (3), Jesse Randall (2)
- Top Assistors for Auckland this season are Jesse Randall (3), Francis De Vries (2), Louis Verstraete (2)
Auckland vs Newcastle Jets Lineups & Team News
Be smart with your bets — check the Auckland vs Newcastle team news beforehand. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the A-League as well as the latest injury reports.
Auckland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Newcastle Jets Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Auckland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Newcastle Jets Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Auckland Substitutes
- 2Hiroki Sakai
- 4Nando Pijnaker
- 7Cameron Howieson
- 11Marlee Francois
- 20Oliver Sail
- 27Logan Rogerson
- 35Jonty Bidois
Newcastle Jets Substitutes
- 5Joe Shaughnessy
- 11Ben Gibson
- 18Kota Mizunuma
- 28Will Dobson
- 40Jordan Baylis
- 43Xavier Bertoncello
- 45Christian Bracco
Previous Auckland Lineups
Previous Newcastle Jets Lineups
Auckland Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Steve Corica
Newcastle Jets Player Stats & Squad
A-League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle Jets | 18 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 41:29 | 36 |
| 2 | Auckland | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 29:18 | 32 |
| 3 | Sydney FC | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 25:18 | 29 |
| 4 | Adelaide United | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 32:27 | 29 |
| 5 | Melb Victory | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 27:23 | 27 |
| 6 | Macarthur | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 24:24 | 25 |
| 7 | Central Coast | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 24:26 | 22 |
| 8 | Melb City | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 20:24 | 22 |
| 9 | Brisbane Roar | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 18:24 | 22 |
| 10 | Perth Glory | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 21:29 | 20 |
| 11 | Wellington | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 28:38 | 20 |
| 12 | Western Sydney | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 17:26 | 17 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelaide United | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 20:14 | 19 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14:6 | 16 |
| 3 | Newcastle Jets | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 22:16 | 15 |
| 4 | Melb Victory | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15:8 | 14 |
| 5 | Auckland | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:10 | 14 |
| 6 | Macarthur | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 14:13 | 13 |
| 7 | Western Sydney | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10:11 | 13 |
| 8 | Central Coast | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 12 |
| 9 | Melb City | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10:10 | 11 |
| 10 | Wellington | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15:21 | 11 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8:10 | 10 |
| 12 | Perth Glory | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10:13 | 10 |
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