West Coast Eagles vs St Kilda Saints: Prediction for the match on 18 May 2025

West Coast Eagles vs St Kilda Saints: Prediction and Odds on the Match on May 18, 2025

The round 11 of the Australian Football League will see West Coast Eagles play St Kilda Saints at Optus Stadium. The two teams ended on the losing end the previous weekend and will eye a better result. Can the West Coast Eagles secure their first win of the season despite Saints being the favourites? Below, I will preview this game and offer best betting performances. 

West Coast Eagles: Form and Statistics

West Coast Eagles are coming off a run of defeats, remaining the only side without a win this season. In their last encounter, West Coast Eagles were on the road against the Richmond Tigers and they lost 81-79 despite winning two of the quarters. In the meantime, their encounters against the Melbourne Demons, Hawthorn Hawks, Essendon Bombers, Carlton Blues, GWS Giants, Fremantle Dockers also all ended in defeats. Heading into this game, West Coast Eagles have failed to secure a league win since last August. With zero points and a 60.98 percentage, the possibility of making the playoffs now looks difficult for the West Coast Eagles. 

West Coast Eagles Team News and Lineup

Jeremy McGovern is expected to get past concussion protocols and will be a big boost for the West Coast Eagles in this Sunday’s fixture. However, Oscar Allen is expected to lead the line in his stead for this game. 

West Coast Eagles Team List

B: H.Edwards, O.Allen - C, L.Duggan

HB: R.Maric, R.Ginbey, L.Baker

C: J.Hunt, B.Hough, J.Cripps

HF: L.Ryan, J.Waterman, J.Graham

F: M.Owies, B.Williams, E.Hewett

FOLL: M.Flynn, T.Kelly, H.Reid

Interchange: T.Brockman, B.Allan, T.Gross, T.Cole, C.Hall, S.Brock, J.Hutchinson

In: O.Allen, B.Allan, C.Hall, J.Williams

Out: A.Reid (Managed)

St Kilda Saints: Form and Statistics

St Kilda Saints were at home against the Carlton Blues last weekend and they finished on the losing end. In a game that ended 62-77, this team lost three of the quarters, with their best performance coming in the third quarter which ended in an 8-8 draw. In the meantime, that defeat was their fourth in their last five meetings, having lost to GWS Giants, Western Bulldogs, and Brisbane Lions in that run. However, their lone win in that run was against Fremantle Dockers, ending 94-33. Ahead of this game, St Kilda Saints have 16 points in nine matches this season, leaving them seated 13th in the standings. 

St Kilda Saints Team News and Lineup

Dougal Howard is expected to be out for around six weeks with a hamstring in this game in the defeat against Carlton Blues. However, Mason wood, Patrick Said and Dan Butler stand a chance in the AFL or VFL this week, depending on their progress with their respective injuries.

St Kilda Saints Team List

B: A.McLennan, C.Wilkie, J.Webster

HB: M.Windhager, N.Wanganeen-Milera, R.Byrnes

C: B.Hill, J.Sinclair, M.Wood

HF: M.Hall, D.Wilson, M.Owens

F: C.Sharman, A.Caminiti, J.Higgins

FOLL: R.Marshall, J.Macrae, J.Steele - C

Interchange: L.Collard, T.Travaglia, M.Phillipou, A.Schoenmaker, H.Boyd, H.Boxshall, L.O’Connell

In: A.McLennan, M.Wood, T.Travaglia, A.Schoenmaker, H.Boyd

Out: D.Howard (Injured), L.Stocker (Injured)

West Coast Eagles vs St Kilda Saints Blues Betting Tips & Odds

• The West Coast Eagles have not won any of their matches this season. Against the Richmond Tigers they were very close and could get the job done in this home game. The bookies have them with a 3.25 odds on Bet365.
• St Kilda Saints are favourites in this game and have won the last four matches of this fixture. The Betway bookmaker backed them with a 1.35 odds of winning.
• The last four meetings of this game have ended with under 1.68.5 points. This option is available on Betway with odds at 1.90 on Betway.
• The West Coast Eagles have scored at least 70 points in their last four league matches. They have a 1.86 odds for scoring over 73.5 points in this game.
• The West Coast Eagles have gotten within the line in three of their last four encounters. Handicap W2(+18.5) is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.91.

West Coast Eagles vs St Kilda Saints Match Prediction 18 May 2025

The St Kilda Saints have not been special this season, but it is clear they are doing much better than the West Coast Eagles. While the West Coast Eagles have struggled mostly in defence, it is difficult to expect little from them even when they play at home. In the meantime, it is interesting to see how the West Coast Eagles could respond in this game after conceding many points week in week out. However, the St Kilda Saints should dominate this game as I feel they are also scoring a number of points in their matches which makes me doubt the West Coast Eagles will get within the line. 

Our match prediction: is handicap W2(-12.5) with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip: is over 169.5 with odds at 1.89 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction: is St Kilda Saints over 93.5 points with odds at 1.85 on Betway bookmaker.