Western Sydney Wanderers vs Newcastle Jets predictions, Jan 17, 2026

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In an upcoming Australian A-League clash, Western Sydney Wanderers will face off against Newcastle Jets on January 17, 2026. The Wanderers will be looking to turn around their recent form, having won none of their last five matches. Meanwhile, Newcastle Jets have been in better form, winning three of their last five matches.

With bookmakers favoring Western Sydney Wanderers slightly at home with odds of 2.01, compared to Newcastle Jets with odds of 3.05, it promises to be a closely contested matchup. Our model prediction gives the Wanderers a 44.9% chance of victory, with a 31% chance for the Jets and a 23.3% possibility of a draw.

Tactically, both teams will need to focus on their defensive organization and converting their chances in front of goal. With the odds predicting a 1-1 draw, it is likely to be a closely fought game with both teams evenly matched. It will be interesting to see which side can capitalize on their strengths and come out on top in this encounter.

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Western Sydney 46.5%

Draw 23.6%

Newcastle 29.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.02	3.95	3.05
	2.08	4.1	3.21
	2	3.75	3
	2.02	4.07	3.14
	1.96	3.8	3.14

Latest Results

10.01.26 Melbourne Victory – Western Sydney Wanderers – 0:1 01.01.26 Western Sydney Wanderers – Macarthur FC – 0:1 27.12.25 Adelaide United – Western Sydney Wanderers – 3:2 19.12.25 Western Sydney Wanderers – Auckland FC – 0:2 13.12.25 Western Sydney Wanderers – Brisbane Roar – 0:0

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 06.12.25 Newcastle Jets – Melbourne City – 0:1

Facts

A mid-table team and an outsider will play in this match (ranked 11 and 8).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Western Sydney won 2.

Western Sydney is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Newcastle has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Newcastle may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Western Sydney will hold a modest advantage in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Western Sydney won 6 matches, drew 8 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 31:34. (average 1.6:1.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Western Sydney won 3 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 19:19. (average 1.9:1.9).

Latest Head To Head

26.04.25 Newcastle Jets – Western Sydney Wanderers – 0:1 08.11.24 Western Sydney Wanderers – Newcastle Jets – 4:1 11.02.24 Western Sydney Wanderers – Newcastle Jets – 3:3 05.11.23 Newcastle Jets – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2:2 21.01.23 Newcastle Jets – Western Sydney Wanderers – 1:1

Standings

2025/26

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