Port Adelaide Power vs Hawthorn Hawks Prediction: A test of quality at the Oval

AFL action at Adelaide Oval will see the Port Adelaide Power play the Hawthorn Hawks in the round five fixture. The two teams head into this game with hopes but the Hawks have been more impressive. How will this game unfold? Below, I preview this game and offer predictions.

Port Adelaide Power

Port Adelaide Power suffered another defeat the previous weekend against St Kilda Saints and will have to do better in this fixture. In that encounter, this team struggled in the first quarter and despite 21-20 and 21-14 wins in the second and third quarters, it was not enough to overturn the scores, as the final outcome ended 72-89. In the meantime, that defeat was the Port Adelaide Power’s third this season, having lost to the Collingwood Magpies and Essendon Bombers in prior encounters. Ahead of this game, Port Adelaide Power's lone win was against Richmond Tigers, ending 140-68 as they sit in 12th place.

Hawthorn Hawks

Hawthorn Hawks were at home against the GWS Giants the previous weekend and they won. In a 76-64 contest, this team had to come from a poor first quarter that saw them lose 2-37 to take maximum points. In the meantime, this team have won each of their matches this season, despite losing their preseason game to the Western Bulldogs. In that run, the Hawthorn Hawks picked up a 76-96 win over the Sydney Swans, 111-85 over the Essendon Bombers and 60-80 against the Carlton Blues. Ahead of this game, the Hawthorn Hawks sit at the top of the standings with 16 points, the same as second-placed Brisbane Lions.

Expert Betting Tips

The Port Adelaide Power level of play has dropped so much this season and it looks like they might not recover from their mess. While at home, a lot of quality display is expected from them in this tough test. In the meantime, the visiting Hawks have been the most impressive side this season, with a clean record. However, it is still difficult to write the Port Power off. Therefore, in a game that could end with many points, a bet on the Port Adelaide Power is the real deal.

Our first option is handicap W1 (+22.5) with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet

Our second option is over 171.5 points with odds at 1.89 on Bet365

Our last option is a win for the Port Adelaide Power with odds at 2.70 on Betway