Newcastle Jets vs Wellington Phoenix predictions, Jan 23, 2026

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In an exciting Australian A-League matchup on January 23, 2026, the Newcastle Jets will face off against Wellington Phoenix at home. The Jets are coming into this game with an impressive record, having won 4 of their last 5 matches. Meanwhile, Wellington Phoenix has won 2 of their last 5 matches, showing a slightly less consistent form.

The bookmakers’ odds heavily favor the home team, with Newcastle Jets listed at 1.64 to win compared to Wellington Phoenix at 4.26. Our model prediction gives the Jets a 58.8% chance of securing a victory, with a 21.2% chance of a draw and a 20.6% chance of an away win by the Phoenix. Based on the odds, the predicted final score is 2-1 in favor of Newcastle Jets.

Tactically, both teams have shown strengths in their recent performances, but the Jets seem to have the edge based on their current form. However, in football, anything can happen, so fans can expect an exciting and unpredictable match between these two teams.

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Newcastle 57.5%

Draw 21.8%

Wellington 20.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.65	4.25	4.25
	1.65	4.48	4.81
	1.62	4	4.4
	1.62	4.53	4.64
	1.58	4.25	4.5

Latest Results

11.01.26 Melbourne City – Newcastle Jets – 0:1 31.12.25 Auckland FC – Newcastle Jets – 1:3 26.12.25 Newcastle Jets – Macarthur FC – 4:5 20.12.25 Newcastle Jets – Sydney FC – 2:0 13.12.25 Wellington Phoenix – Newcastle Jets – 1:3

10.01.26 Wellington Phoenix – Adelaide United – 2:2 03.01.26 Brisbane Roar – Wellington Phoenix – 0:3 29.12.25 Melbourne Victory – Wellington Phoenix – 5:1 20.12.25 Wellington Phoenix – Central Coast Mariners – 3:1 13.12.25 Wellington Phoenix – Newcastle Jets – 1:3

Facts

This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ A~League (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 10).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Newcastle won 1.

Newcastle is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Wellington has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

In this match, Newcastle is the team to beat.

We predict that Newcastle will win today’s game, with odds of 1.62.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Newcastle won 8 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 36:29. (average 1.8:1.5).

Including home matches between the teams, Newcastle won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 20:12. (average 2:1.2).

Latest Head To Head

13.12.25 Wellington Phoenix – Newcastle Jets – 1:3 06.04.25 Newcastle Jets – Wellington Phoenix – 1:2 27.12.24 Wellington Phoenix – Newcastle Jets – 2:1 19.04.24 Newcastle Jets – Wellington Phoenix – 1:1 27.01.24 Newcastle Jets – Wellington Phoenix – 1:2

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Auckland FC	13	7	3	3	19:13	6	24
2	Sydney FC	11	7	1	3	18:7	11	22
3	Brisbane Roar	14	6	3	5	13:13	0	21
4	Melbourne City	14	5	5	4	14:12	2	20
5	Macarthur FC	13	5	4	4	14:17	-3	19
6	Newcastle Jets	12	6	0	6	24:23	1	18
7	Melbourne Victory	12	5	2	5	15:16	-1	17
8	Adelaide United	12	5	1	6	18:19	-1	16
9	Perth Glory	13	5	1	7	16:18	-2	16
10	Wellington Phoenix	12	4	3	5	19:22	-3	15
11	WS Wanderers	12	3	3	6	9:14	-5	12
12	Central Coast Mariners	12	3	2	7	15:20	-5	11

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