Newcastle United Jets
- Newcastle United Jets have taken the A-League 2025/2026 by storm, with Mark Milligan’s men setting the pace with 40 points from 20 games, four clear of Auckland FC in second.
- Newcastle United Jets have won 4 and drawn 1 of their last 5 games.
- Newcastle United Jets have won 6 and lost 4 of their 10 home games in the A-League 2025/2026 and score an average of 2.40 goals per game on home soil, while conceding an average of 1.70.
Auckland FC
- Auckland FC have won 3 and drawn 2 of their last 5.
- Auckland FC have won 5, drawn 3 and lost only 2 of their 10 A-League 2025/2026 away games, scoring 17 goals on their travels.
Head-to-Head
Newcastle United Jets have won the last 2 head-to-head A-League 2025-2026 meetings between the sides.
Key Players
Leading scorers:
- Milligan has clearly got the best out of this Jets team since taking charge in July 2025 and has installed a high-energy, relentless brand of soccer where a narrow 4-1-4-1 formation focuses on overwhelming opponents in transition.
- Auckland FC are just as likely to press high and match Newcastle’s attacking intent on Saturday, but their wide full-backs, midfield runners and verticality in play mean they break the lines differently to their opponents, who use a compact midfield and are more direct and physical.
- Clayton Taylor has been on a tear for the hosts with 3 goals in his last 5 appearances, helping his team to score 9 in that run, but Lachlan Rose’s 8 strikes in 20 A-League 2025/2026 appearances make him the leading marksman for Newcastle Jets.
- Auckland FC have a similar prolific performer in Sam Cosgrove, who has hit 9 in 19 appearances for the club this season.
- Jesse Randall is in form for the Kiwis with 3 of the last 9 goals in their current five-game unbeaten streak coming off his boot.
Betting Insights
- The 2.66 odds on a Newcastle win on Saturday are certainly attractive, but the game is a derby with an importance attached to the A-League title.
- We’re going to look for added value in the goals markets with the odds for Over 2.5 goals at 1.4 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.37.
Prediction
We’re looking forward to an open and intense game where both teams will be going for it, but the Jets can take a narrow win .
