Newcastle Jets vs Sydney Prediction, May 16, 2026

PeakyBet tip: Both teams to score. Newcastle Jets are favourites at 42% and the most likely score is 1-1.

A-League

Australia

May 16th, 2026

9:40 AM

McDonald Jones Stadium

Newcastle Jets

D W D D L

1 : 1

After Pen

Sydney

D W D D W

Why This Tip

42%

26%

32%

Newcastle Jets win Draw Sydney win

PeakyBet's model slightly favours Newcastle Jets (42% probability — Newcastle Jets 42% / draw 26% / Sydney 32%). Newcastle Jets hold the edge on attack. Sydney look stronger on form and defence. PeakyBet tip: Both teams to score.

40% Form 60%

63% Attack 38%

30% Defence 70%

50% Head-to-head 50%

51% Goal model 49%

Tips: yes X2

Model-based analysis from form, attack/defence strength and head-to-head. 18+ · bet responsibly.

Recent form

Newcastle Jets – last 5

DWDDL

D at Sydney 1-1 9 May 2026
W vs Central Coast Mariners 4-0 25 Apr 2026
D at Melbourne Victory 2-2 17 Apr 2026
D vs Adelaide United 1-1 11 Apr 2026
L at Macarthur 3-2 2 Apr 2026

Sydney – last 5

DWDDW

D vs Newcastle Jets 1-1 9 May 2026
W at Melbourne Victory 0-1 2 May 2026
D vs Auckland 2-2 26 Apr 2026
D vs Perth Glory 0-0 18 Apr 2026
W at Western Sydney Wanderers 0-2 11 Apr 2026

Last meetings

Sydney 1-1 Newcastle Jets 9 May 2026
Sydney 1-2 Newcastle Jets 22 Mar 2026

Match Odds

Home

2.36

Draw

3.60

Away

2.99

Predictions

BTTS Yes

Away Win or Draw

Match Info

Status Match Finished (Pen)

Date May 16, 2026

Kick Off 9:40 AM

Venue McDonald Jones Stadium

Head-to-Head & Recent Form

May 09, 2026

Sydney

1-1

Newcastle Jets

Mar 22, 2026

Sydney

1-2

Newcastle Jets

Dec 20, 2025

Newcastle Jets

2-0

Sydney

Nov 01, 2025

Newcastle Jets

1-4

Sydney

Apr 20, 2025

Sydney

3-2

Newcastle Jets

Jan 04, 2025

Newcastle Jets

2-2

Sydney

Apr 07, 2024

Newcastle Jets

3-1

Sydney

Jan 19, 2024

Sydney

4-0

Newcastle Jets

Apr 29, 2023

Sydney

2-0

Newcastle Jets

Jan 01, 2023

Newcastle Jets

0-2

Sydney

Newcastle Jets - Recent Form

D Oct 17, 2026

Central Coast Mariners

2-2

Newcastle Jets

L Oct 13, 2026

Newcastle Jets

1-3

Gamba Osaka

L Sep 15, 2026

Kashima

7-1

Newcastle Jets

L Jul 14, 2026

Preston Lions

3-2

Newcastle Jets

D May 16, 2026

Newcastle Jets

1-1

Sydney

D May 09, 2026

Sydney

1-1

Newcastle Jets

W Apr 25, 2026

Newcastle Jets

4-0

Central Coast Mariners

D Apr 17, 2026

Melbourne Victory

2-2

Newcastle Jets

D Apr 11, 2026

Newcastle Jets

1-1

Adelaide United

L Apr 02, 2026

Macarthur

3-2

Newcastle Jets

Sydney - Recent Form

D Oct 16, 2026

Sydney

0-0

Western Sydney Wanderers

L Sep 08, 2026

Sydney

0-2

Melbourne Victory

L Aug 18, 2026

Sydney

0-1

SD Raiders

W Aug 08, 2026

Brisbane Roar

2-4

Sydney

D Jul 29, 2026

Tottenham

1-1

Sydney

W Jul 14, 2026

Bayswater City

1-5

Sydney

L May 23, 2026

Auckland

1-0

Sydney

D May 16, 2026

Newcastle Jets

1-1

Sydney

D May 09, 2026

Sydney

1-1

Newcastle Jets

W May 02, 2026

Melbourne Victory

0-1

Sydney

Newcastle Jets

Form

D W D D L

Sydney

Form

D W D D W

League Table

About Newcastle Jets vs Sydney

Newcastle Jets face Sydney in A-League (Australia) on Saturday, May 16, 2026 (kick-off 09:40) at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle. On this page you will find PeakyBet's free prediction, betting tips, head-to-head record, recent form and key match facts for Newcastle Jets vs Sydney.

Recent form: Newcastle Jets have recorded 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last 5 matches, while Sydney have 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses in their last 5 matches.

Based on PeakyBet's statistical model, the leading betting angle for Newcastle Jets vs Sydney points towards: yes, X2. Always compare with the latest odds and team news before placing a bet.

The PeakyBet model gives Newcastle Jets a 42% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Sydney 32%. Over 2.5 goals is rated at 51% and both teams to score at 55%. The most likely correct score is 1-1 (12.1%), followed by 1-0 (9.7%).

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