Western Bulldogs vs St Kilda Saints Prediction: Bulldogs to return to winning ways

Western Bulldogs vs St Kilda Saints: Prediction and odds on the Match on 18 April 2025

Prediction for the Australian Football League game on the 20th of April 2025. This fixture will include the Western Bulldogs taking on the St Kilda Saints at the Marvel Stadium for the 32nd time in their club history. While this fixture has produced a lot of tantalising clashes from their very first meeting in May 2000, we are sure up for another competitive game. Which team wins this fixture with both teams coming off a defeat? In the following sections, I will preview this game and offer the best betting opportunities

Western Bulldogs: Form and Statistics

The Western Bulldogs have failed to replicate the level of performance they had against the North Melbourne Kangaroos, which ended in a win. Since their opening day win, the Western Bulldogs have failed to display dominance, character, hunger and a high level of play even though they were able to beat the Carlton Blues in week three. However, with last weekend's defeat at the hands of the Brisbane Lions, which ended 97-118, the home side has lost three times in four straight matches. Western Bulldogs head into this game with four points in five matches, which positions them 14th in the league standings with a 95.90 percentage.

Western Bulldogs Team News and Lineup

The Western Bulldogs have a number of injury issues and Luke Beveridge will have to manage the squad ahead of this game. Liatham Vandermeer is not fit for this game after picking up an injury against the Fremantle Dockers. Also, Anthony Scott and Marcus Bontempelli are still a week out from being ready as they deal with knee and calf injuries. On the long injury list will Adam Treloar, Nick Coffield, and Riley Garcia be taking part, as they are not expected to be back until June?

B. Khamis, L. Jones, L. Bramble, J. Johannisen, R. Lobb, B. Dale, B. Williams, E. Richards, J. Freijah, L. McNeil, A. Naughton, T. Liberatore, J. O’Donnell, S. Darcy, R. West, T. English, M. Bontempelli, M. Kennedy

Head Coach: Luke Beveridge

St Kilda Saints

St Kilda Saints will head into this game hoping to return to winning ways following a defeat at the hands of GWS Giants last weekend. In an 82-110 contest, they lost the first three quarters of the game, with their best performance coming in the final quarter, which ended 27-5. In the meantime, prior encounters to that defeat saw St Kilda Saints win three consecutive matches, overwriting their opening day defeat to Adelaide Crows. Heading into this game, St Kilda Saints sit in 9th place in the standings with 12 points from a possible 20.

St Kilda Saints Team News and Lineup

Liam Henry has played three matches in the Victoria Football League and will rejoin Ross Lyon's side for the first time since 2024 after his knee injury. Also, Arie Schoenmaker is expected to play his first Australian Football League game for the first time after being named in the reserve last weekend. Also, Zak Jones and Tobie Travaglia have been named in the emergency list by Ross Lyon, which is good news for the boys.

R. Byrnes, C. Wilkie, J. Webster, A. Schoenmaker, N. Wanganeen-Milera, M. Windhager, B. Hill, J. Sinclair, M. Wood, M. Hall, D. Wilson, M. Owens, C. Sharman, A. Caminiti, J. Higgins R. Marshall, J. Macrae, J. Steele 

Head Coach: Ross Lyon

Western Bulldogs vs St Kilda Saints Head-to-Head Statistics

In their last meetings, the Western Bulldogs won three times, while the St Kilda Saints won two. In the meantime, their most recent contest ended in a win for the Western Bulldogs with scores of 64-124.

Western Bulldogs vs St Kilda Saints Betting Tips & Odds

• Only one of the last five meetings of this fixture has ended with over 180 points run. A bet on under 180.5 runs is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.89.
• The Western Bulldogs have won the most in the recent meetings between these sides and come in as the favourite in this fixture. This option is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.60.
• The St Kilda Saints won three of their last four away matches. A win on the road for this game is available at 2.40 on Betway.
• The recent meetings between the Western Bulldogs and St Kilda Saints have seen the two teams fail to close the odds. A handicap (-10.5) option is available on Betway with odds at 1.90.

Western Bulldogs vs St Kilda Saints Match Prediction 20 April 2025

The two teams have a long history together and we can surely expect a very competitive contest as they will be looking to return to winning ways. While this is the home venue for the two teams, there is no doubt they are familiar with the ground, and we can expect them to play at their best.

Ahead of this game, the St Kilda Saints have been the better team this season, and with the Western Bulldogs coming off consecutive defeats, we can expect a different character from them. In this game, I expect the Western Bulldogs to be the better side, just like in their most recent meeting, while the bookmaker also has them as favourites. Also, the two teams have shown solid offensive performances this season, and despite their past meetings ending in low runs, I believe this game will be different.

Our match prediction is a win for the Western Bulldogs with odds at 1.60 on the 1XBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip for this game is over 180.5 with odds at 1.89 on the Bet365 bookmaker.