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Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets

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A-League 2025/2026 Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney
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Match Events

17'
Okon-Engstler P.
50' Event
Stamatelopoulos A.
58' Event
Adams E.
Assist: Taylor C.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 1-1. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

31%
Sydney FC
40%
Draws
29%
Newcastle Jets
Draw rate projection: 40% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

66% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Newcastle Jets come out ahead of Sydney FC on wins alone.
  • 40% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Newcastle Jets arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Newcastle Jets, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
Sydney FC Clean Sheet 17%
Newcastle Jets Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Sydney FC Newcastle Jets
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 13 16
Draws 7 4
Losses 9 9
Goals Scored 1 1.88
Goals Conceded 0.88 1.38
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.88 1.38

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 16, 2026 A-League
Newcastle Jets vs Sydney FC
1:2
May 9, 2026 A-League
Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets
1:1
Mar 22, 2026 A-League
Sydney FC vs Newcastle Jets
1:2
Dec 20, 2025 A-League
Newcastle Jets vs Sydney FC
2:0
Nov 1, 2025 A-League
Newcastle Jets vs Sydney FC
1:4

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Sydney FC Compare

Top Goalscorer Stamatelopoulos A.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5

Newcastle Jets Compare

Top Goalscorer Adams E.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.71
Avg xA / game 1.04

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Sydney FC 31 / 100
Newcastle Jets 29 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Sydney FC Newcastle Jets

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Newcastle Jets's defensive record shows goals conceded in 83% of 29 matches.

Sydney FC scored in 66% of their last 29 games.

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

Sydney FC has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Sydney FC VS Newcastle Jets
1 Goals Scored 1.88
0.88 Goals Conceded 1.38
50% Over 1.5 100%
38% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Sydney FC

(Home)
23 May
Auckland FC
1 : 0
Sydney FC
16 May
Newcastle Jets
1 : 2
Sydney FC
09 May
Sydney FC
1 : 1
Newcastle Jets
02 May
Melbourne Victory
0 : 1
Sydney FC
26 Apr
Sydney FC
2 : 2
Auckland FC
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Newcastle Jets

(Away)
16 May
Newcastle Jets
1 : 2
Sydney FC
09 May
Sydney FC
1 : 1
Newcastle Jets
25 Apr
Newcastle Jets
4 : 0
Central Coast
17 Apr
Melbourne Victory
2 : 2
Newcastle Jets
11 Apr
Newcastle Jets
1 : 1
Adelaide Utd
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

Quarter-finals
Adelaide Utd-
TBD-
Auckland FC2
Melbourne City1
Newcastle Jets-
TBD-
Melbourne Victory0
Sydney FC1
Semi-finals
Adelaide Utd1
Auckland FC4
Newcastle Jets2
Sydney FC3
Final
Auckland FC1
Sydney FC0