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As the St Kilda Saints prepare to host the Gold Coast Suns on August 20, 2026, both teams enter this clash with varying levels of recent form. The Saints have shown some resilience, securing 2 wins from their last 5 matches, while the Suns are struggling, managing only a single victory in the same span.
St Kilda is likely to leverage their home advantage, where they have historically performed better, as reflected in the bookmakers’ odds, which favor the Saints at 1.65 compared to the Suns at 2.25. Their recent performances indicate a solid midfield presence and an improved defensive lineup, crucial for maintaining momentum against Gold Coast’s fluctuating attack.
On the other hand, Gold Coast will need to dramatically increase their intensity and cohesion if they are to compete effectively. With only 1 win in their last 5, they will aim to rectify their tactical deficiencies, particularly in transition and finishing.
With a model prediction suggesting a 53.1% chance of a home win and 46.9% for an away victory, this match promises to be highly competitive. While St Kilda is slightly favored, the unpredictability of AFL ensures that anything can happen on the day, making caution essential in betting decisions.
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| St Kilda 57.7% |
Gold Coast 42.3% |
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Latest Results
| 09.08.26 St Kilda Saints – Carlton Blues – 62:106 31.07.26 St Kilda Saints – Sydney Swans – 88:107 26.07.26 North Melbourne Kangaroos – St Kilda Saints – 62:93 16.07.26 Geelong Cats – St Kilda Saints – 102:75 10.07.26 St Kilda Saints – Port Adelaide Power – 87:73 |
08.08.26 Greater Western Sydney Giants – Gold Coast Suns – 77:79 02.08.26 Gold Coast Suns – Melbourne Demons – 105:114 24.07.26 Carlton Blues – Gold Coast Suns – 110:97 19.07.26 Gold Coast Suns – Western Bulldogs – 68:77 11.07.26 Adelaide Crows – Gold Coast Suns – 128:49 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 09.05.26 Gold Coast Suns – St Kilda Saints – 89:60 25.05.25 St Kilda Saints – Gold Coast Suns – 61:80 08.06.24 St Kilda Saints – Gold Coast Suns – 51:48 15.07.23 Gold Coast Suns – St Kilda Saints – 77:51 08.04.23 St Kilda Saints – Gold Coast Suns – 113:60 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | %% | Pts | |||
| 1 | Fremantle Dockers | 21 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 2092:1459 | 143.39 | 72 |
| 2 | Sydney Swans | 21 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 2308:1723 | 133.95 | 64 |
| 3 | Hawthorn Hawks | 21 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 2061:1744 | 118.18 | 58 |
| 4 | Brisbane Lions | 21 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 2245:1905 | 117.85 | 56 |
| 5 | Adelaide Crows | 21 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 1924:1636 | 117.60 | 56 |
| 6 | Melbourne Demons | 21 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 2082:1935 | 107.60 | 56 |
| 7 | Geelong Cats | 21 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 2097:1739 | 120.59 | 52 |
| 8 | Collingwood Magpies | 21 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 1833:1723 | 106.38 | 50 |
| 9 | Western Bulldogs | 21 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 1711:1823 | 93.86 | 48 |
| 10 | Carlton Blues | 21 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 1806:1814 | 99.56 | 44 |
| 11 | St Kilda Saints | 21 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 1856:1826 | 101.64 | 36 |
| 12 | GWS Giants | 21 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 1861:1881 | 98.94 | 36 |
| 13 | North Melbourne | 21 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 1752:1927 | 90.92 | 36 |
| 14 | Gold Coast Suns | 21 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 1855:1953 | 94.98 | 32 |
| 15 | Port Adelaide Power | 21 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 1643:1821 | 90.23 | 24 |
| 16 | West Coast Eagles | 21 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1513:2115 | 71.54 | 16 |
| 17 | Richmond Tigers | 21 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1362:2146 | 63.47 | 12 |
| 18 | Essendon Bombers | 21 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1430:2261 | 63.25 | 8 |
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