Adelaide United vs Newcastle Jets: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Adelaide United prepare to host Newcastle Jets on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 07:00, this AUSTRALIA: A-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Adelaide United, currently 5th in the standings with 23 points from 15 games, are within reach of the top with 4 points behind. They've earned 16 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Newcastle Jets, sitting 1st with 27 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 7 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 5 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 14 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Adelaide United and Newcastle Jets have favored Newcastle Jets, with Newcastle Jets claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Macarthur, Adelaide United recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Smits, Kitto, Kikiasnis, Phillis, Barnett, Goodwin, White, Yull, Dukuly, Jovanovic, Burkitt. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Newcastle Jets's last outing came against Brisbane Roar FC, where they secured a 4-1 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Delianov, Wilmering, Natta, Shaughnessy, Bertolissio, Burgess, Taylor, Bayliss, Dobson, Adams, Rose. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Looking ahead, Adelaide United are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Adelaide United and Newcastle Jets are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Adelaide United's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Newcastle Jets's games average 3.7 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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