Essendon Bombers vs St Kilda Saints predictions, Jul 05, 2026

Jun 28, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Essendon Bombers

St Kilda

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On July 5, 2026, the Essendon Bombers will host the St Kilda Saints in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the AFL season. Looking at recent form, the Bombers are struggling, having lost all of their last five matches. This poor run has placed them in a precarious position, as they seek to turn around their fortunes on home soil.

In contrast, the Saints have shown modest improvement, securing a victory in one of their last five outings. While their overall form is not sterling, this recent win may provide them with a psychological edge going into this matchup.

Tactically, the Bombers will need to significantly improve their defensive efforts, as they have struggled to contain opposing attacks in recent fixtures. For the Saints, capitalizing on Essendon’s defensive vulnerabilities could be key.

The bookmakers have set the odds at 4.35 for a home win and 1.22 for an away victory, indicating a strong expectation of a St Kilda win. However, in the unpredictable arena of AFL, where form can shift rapidly, both teams will have their motivations, making this an intriguing encounter without guaranteed outcomes.

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Essendon
22.7%		 St Kilda
77.3%

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Latest Results

12.06.26 Melbourne Demons – Essendon Bombers – 95:50
07.06.26 Essendon Bombers – Carlton Blues – 67:72
31.05.26 West Coast Eagles – Essendon Bombers – 85:55
22.05.26 Richmond Tigers – Essendon Bombers – 74:56
16.05.26 Essendon Bombers – Fremantle Dockers – 61:104		 21.06.26 St Kilda Saints – Western Bulldogs – 61:83
14.06.26 St Kilda Saints – Greater Western Sydney Giants – 96:88
07.06.26 Sydney Swans – St Kilda Saints – 104:102
28.05.26 St Kilda Saints – Hawthorn Hawks – 67:119
22.05.26 Fremantle Dockers – St Kilda Saints – 104:74

Facts

  • The game between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 18 and 13).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Essendon won 1.
  • Essendon has suffered several defeats recently (last 5 games: 0 wins).
  • St Kilda is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • St Kilda may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, St Kilda is the team to beat.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Essendon won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 1505:1646. (average 75.3:82.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Essendon won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 813:902. (average 81.3:90.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    15.08.25 Essendon Bombers – St Kilda Saints – 75:77
    27.07.24 St Kilda Saints – Essendon Bombers – 108:55
    30.03.24 Essendon Bombers – St Kilda Saints – 71:67
    01.04.23 St Kilda Saints – Essendon Bombers – 92:74
    03.03.23 St Kilda Saints – Essendon Bombers – 67:32

    Standings

    2026

    Pl W D L %% Pts
    1 Fremantle Dockers 14 13 0 1 1411:977 144.42 52
    2 Sydney Swans 15 12 0 3 1661:1224 135.70 48
    3 Hawthorn Hawks 15 10 1 4 1457:1281 113.74 42
    4 Geelong Cats 15 9 0 6 1490:1236 120.55 36
    5 Brisbane Lions 15 9 0 6 1551:1397 111.02 36
    6 Adelaide Crows 15 9 0 6 1328:1207 110.02 36
    7 Melbourne Demons 15 9 0 6 1430:1373 104.15 36
    8 Western Bulldogs 15 9 0 6 1270:1369 92.77 36
    9 Collingwood Magpies 15 7 1 7 1253:1202 104.24 30
    10 Gold Coast Suns 14 7 0 7 1330:1263 105.30 28
    11 Carlton Blues 15 7 0 8 1254:1312 95.58 28
    12 North Melbourne 14 7 0 7 1215:1339 90.74 28
    13 St Kilda Saints 15 6 0 9 1334:1326 100.60 24
    14 GWS Giants 15 6 0 9 1362:1372 99.27 24
    15 Port Adelaide Power 15 5 0 10 1222:1211 100.91 20
    16 West Coast Eagles 15 4 0 11 1087:1524 71.33 16
    17 Richmond Tigers 15 2 0 13 987:1598 61.76 8
    18 Essendon Bombers 14 1 0 13 1027:1458 70.44 4

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