Newcastle Jets welcome Auckland to McDonald Jones Stadium on 14 March 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Australia A-League schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Newcastle Jets aim for structural stability in their setup.
Auckland aim for structural stability in their setup.
Newcastle Jets come into this match full of confidence after an outstanding run of results. Opponents will need to be on guard against their current form.
In contrast, Auckland have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
Auckland's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Newcastle Jets have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
However, Auckland's defensive record has been inconsistent, with clean sheets hard to come by. Concentration at the back will be key.
There is little difference in Auckland's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Newcastle Jets have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
However, Auckland have often featured in open games with several goals. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Auckland.
Newcastle Jets have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Similarly, Auckland have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Auckland's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
