Newcastle Jets vs Brisbane Roar: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Newcastle Jets prepare to host Brisbane Roar FC on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 07:00 under referee King, this AUSTRALIA: A-League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Newcastle Jets, currently 1st in the standings with 33 points from 17 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 12 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 5 wins in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 16 goals scored.

Brisbane Roar FC, sitting 8th with 22 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Newcastle Jets and Brisbane Roar FC have favored Newcastle Jets, with Newcastle Jets claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-1). Over the past few seasons, Newcastle Jets have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Perth Glory, Newcastle Jets recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Delianov, Wilmering, Natta, Shaughnessy, Bertolissio, Bayliss, Burgess, Adams, Dobson, Taylor, Rose. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Brisbane Roar FC's last outing came against Melbourne Victory, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Bouzanis, McGarry, Lode, Valkanis, Salas, Ruhs, Dench, Klein, Durrington, Long, D'Agostino. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Newcastle Jets are expected to maintain their 4-1-4-1 structure, while Brisbane Roar FC are likely to counter with a 4-4-2 setup. 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: Newcastle Jets's fixtures have averaged 4.2 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Brisbane Roar FC's games average 3 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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