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As the Hawthorn Hawks prepare to host the Western Bulldogs on June 5, 2026, fans can anticipate a closely contested Australian Rules Football clash. Both teams enter the match with an identical recent record, having each won 2 of their last 5 matches, suggesting a competitive environment on the field.
The Hawthorn Hawks will leverage their home-ground advantage, reflected in the bookmakers’ odds, which favor them at 1.33. Their recent victories indicate a team capable of capitalizing on scoring opportunities, though consistency remains key as they strive to enhance their league standing.
Conversely, the Western Bulldogs, with odds set at 3.35 for an away win, need to regroup and demonstrate resilience against a well-fortified Hawthorn side. Their tactical approach will likely focus on countering the Hawks’ offensive plays while maintaining their own attacking momentum.
Statistical models predict a 67.5% probability of a home win for the Hawks, indicating confidence in their ability to control the match. However, the Bulldogs’ determination to secure an away result could lead to surprising outcomes. Fans should prepare for an exciting encounter that, while leaning toward the Hawks, remains unpredictable.
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| Hawthorn 73.2% |
Western 26.8% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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1.28 | 3.25 |
Latest Results
| 28.05.26 St Kilda Saints – Hawthorn Hawks – 67:119 21.05.26 Hawthorn Hawks – Adelaide Crows – 75:66 16.05.26 Melbourne Demons – Hawthorn Hawks – 120:81 07.05.26 Fremantle Dockers – Hawthorn Hawks – 88:73 30.04.26 Collingwood Magpies – Hawthorn Hawks – 93:93 |
24.05.26 Western Bulldogs – Melbourne Demons – 93:90 16.05.26 Carlton Blues – Western Bulldogs – 74:62 08.05.26 Port Adelaide Power – Western Bulldogs – 72:74 01.05.26 Western Bulldogs – Fremantle Dockers – 102:114 23.04.26 Western Bulldogs – Sydney Swans – 60:126 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 11.04.26 Hawthorn Hawks – Western Bulldogs – 104:64 05.06.25 Western Bulldogs – Hawthorn Hawks – 59:81 27.02.25 Hawthorn Hawks – Western Bulldogs – 66:77 06.09.24 Western Bulldogs – Hawthorn Hawks – 62:99 05.05.24 Western Bulldogs – Hawthorn Hawks – 91:98 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | %% | Pts | |||
| 1 | Fremantle Dockers | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1054:778 | 135.48 | 40 |
| 2 | Sydney Swans | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1211:850 | 142.47 | 36 |
| 3 | Hawthorn Hawks | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1177:1025 | 114.83 | 34 |
| 4 | Geelong Cats | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 1221:1002 | 121.86 | 32 |
| 5 | Gold Coast Suns | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1098:939 | 116.93 | 28 |
| 6 | Melbourne Demons | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1120:1050 | 106.67 | 28 |
| 7 | Adelaide Crows | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 982:910 | 107.91 | 24 |
| 8 | Brisbane Lions | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1126:1056 | 106.63 | 24 |
| 9 | Western Bulldogs | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 949:1023 | 92.77 | 24 |
| 10 | Collingwood Magpies | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 901:898 | 100.33 | 22 |
| 11 | St Kilda Saints | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1075:1051 | 102.28 | 20 |
| 12 | GWS Giants | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1008:1022 | 98.63 | 20 |
| 13 | North Melbourne | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1037:1063 | 97.55 | 20 |
| 14 | Carlton Blues | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 977:1116 | 87.54 | 16 |
| 15 | Port Adelaide Power | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 906:898 | 100.89 | 12 |
| 16 | West Coast Eagles | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 794:1201 | 66.11 | 12 |
| 17 | Richmond Tigers | 11 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 731:1134 | 64.46 | 8 |
| 18 | Essendon Bombers | 11 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 855:1206 | 70.90 | 4 |
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