St Kilda Saints vs Hawthorn Hawks predictions, May 28, 2026

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The upcoming AFL clash between the St Kilda Saints and Hawthorn Hawks on May 28, 2026, promises to be a compelling encounter, given both teams’ recent performances and tactical strengths.

St Kilda enters the match with a solid record, securing victories in 3 of their last 5 games. Their recent form indicates an ability to effectively control the midfield and exert pressure on their opponents, though consistency remains key. With the home advantage, they will likely seek to leverage crowd support and their familiarity with the venue.

On the other hand, the Hawthorn Hawks have managed to clinch 2 wins from their recent matches, showcasing resilience but also facing challenges in maintaining momentum. Their attacking game has been notable, but defensive lapses could be exploited by a confident St Kilda side.

Bookmakers are favoring the Hawks slightly, placing them as 1.52 favorites, while the Saints sit at 2.55. According to model predictions, St Kilda has a 40.9% chance of winning compared to a 59.1% likelihood for the Hawks, suggesting a competitive fixture ahead. While Hawthorn may appear more favored, the Saints’ home ground advantage could play a crucial role. Overall, both teams will be eager to make a statement, and the match may well come down to execution on the day.

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St Kilda
38.3%
Hawthorn
61.7%

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Betting Odds

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betsson 2.35 1.5
Best for US Customers 2.39 1.51

Latest Results

17.05.26 St Kilda Saints – Richmond Tigers – 109:73
09.05.26 Gold Coast Suns – St Kilda Saints – 89:60
02.05.26 Carlton Blues – St Kilda Saints – 69:108
25.04.26 St Kilda Saints – West Coast Eagles – 143:42
18.04.26 Adelaide Crows – St Kilda Saints – 103:102
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
24.04.26 Hawthorn Hawks – Gold Coast Suns – 112:63

Facts

  • Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 9 in the zone Promotion ~ AFL (Play Offs: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ AFL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, St Kilda won 2.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • St Kilda may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Hawthorn is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • We predict that Hawthorn will win today’s game, with odds of 1.51.
  • In the last 19 head-to-head matches, St Kilda won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 1475:1618. (average 77.6:85.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, St Kilda won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 860:988. (average 71.7:82.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    05.07.25 St Kilda Saints – Hawthorn Hawks – 74:94
    10.05.24 Hawthorn Hawks – St Kilda Saints – 58:53
    29.07.23 Hawthorn Hawks – St Kilda Saints – 93:122
    26.05.23 St Kilda Saints – Hawthorn Hawks – 78:88
    30.07.22 St Kilda Saints – Hawthorn Hawks – 75:63

    Standings

    2026

    Pl W D L %% Pts
    1 Sydney Swans 10 9 0 1 1131:743 152.22 36
    2 Fremantle Dockers 10 9 0 1 950:704 134.94 36
    3 Hawthorn Hawks 11 7 1 3 1058:958 110.44 30
    4 Geelong Cats 10 7 0 3 1030:834 123.50 28
    5 Gold Coast Suns 10 7 0 3 993:828 119.93 28
    6 Melbourne Demons 10 7 0 3 1030:957 107.63 28
    7 Brisbane Lions 10 6 0 4 1038:890 116.63 24
    8 Adelaide Crows 11 6 0 5 982:910 107.91 24
    9 St Kilda Saints 10 5 0 5 934:828 112.80 20
    10 Western Bulldogs 10 5 0 5 856:933 91.75 20
    11 Collingwood Magpies 10 4 1 5 809:816 99.14 18
    12 North Melbourne 10 4 0 6 926:958 96.66 16
    13 GWS Giants 10 4 0 6 842:934 90.15 16
    14 Port Adelaide Power 10 3 0 7 848:806 105.21 12
    15 West Coast Eagles 10 3 0 7 712:1109 64.20 12
    16 Carlton Blues 10 2 0 8 797:974 81.83 8
    17 Essendon Bombers 10 1 0 9 799:1132 70.58 4
    18 Richmond Tigers 10 1 0 9 657:1078 60.95 4

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