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 43 points from 23 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 18 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Brisbane Roar FC, sitting 10th with 25 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 4 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 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 Macarthur, Newcastle Jets recorded a 2-3 defeat while lining up in a 5-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Delianov, Wilmering, Natta, Shaughnessy, Aquilina, Burgess, Bertoncello, Bayliss, Grozos, Mizunuma, Gibson. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Brisbane Roar FC's last outing came against Central Coast Mariners, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Bouzanis, McGarry, Valkanis, Lode, Salas, Maieroni, Vrakas, O'Shea, Klein, Ruhs, Thom. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

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 3.4 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 2.9 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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