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West Coast Eagles vs St Kilda Saints Predictions and Betting Tips

🏈 AFL Round 16 Match Preview

⏰ 2 July 2023 - 16:40 AEST

🏟 Stadium - Optus Stadium

Optus Stadium will be the venue for Sunday's Round 16 AFL clash between the West Coast Eagles and St Kilda Saints. The match is scheduled to start at 4:40 pm, and according to the bookmakers, the St Kilda Saints are the favourites heading into the game. Read on for a detailed preview of the West Coast Eagles vs. St Kilda Saints matches, including our free tips and bets.

In their previous match, Oscar Allen and Jack Darling each scored two goals for the West Coast Eagles, while Tim Kelly added another goal. Kelly also had 27 disposals, and Luke Shuey, the experienced midfielder, recorded 28 disposals. However, most of the Eagles players had limited involvement with 10 disposals or less. On the other hand, the St Kilda Saints had an opportunity to bounce back from their loss to Brisbane in Round 15. They were competitive until the last quarter but ultimately lost by 28 points.

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Jack Sinclair was a standout performer for the Saints, accumulating 36 disposals and providing a strong drive for the team. However, the Saints' slow ball movement proved costly, and none of their players managed to score multiple goals, including Max King, their key forward. King will look to make an impact in the upcoming match, while players like Jack Higgins and Dan Butler should thrive at ground level. The question remains how dominant the Saints can be in this game, considering that the Eagles haven't been within 40 points of an opponent since Round 2.

The West Coast Eagles face a challenging situation. They are coming off their worst-ever defeat, a Round 15 match where they suffered a staggering 171-point loss to Sydney. The Eagles conceded a remarkable 205 points to the Swans, and their lack of intensity was concerning.

West Coast Eagles Performance

West Coast fans had braced themselves for a challenging season, but the extent of their struggles has been beyond anyone's expectations. The Eagles hit rock bottom in their previous match, enduring a humiliating 171-point loss to Sydney. However, their woes are far from over as they now face the St Kilda Saints, who are determined to make a statement.

St Kilda Saints Performance

St Kilda seems content with staying competitive in games but struggles to score enough to be a contender for finals football. Nevertheless, they should have the upper hand against a West Coast team that appears to have given up a while ago. The Eagles' experienced players appear out of form and lacking motivation, and with the ongoing Adam Simpson saga dominating the headlines, it's difficult to gauge the team's mindset behind the scenes.

📋 Players to watch:

In the realm of Tim Kelly's recent performances, his disposals have soared to 25 or more in each of his previous nine games.
Max King, displaying his striking prowess, has magnificently booted a total of 13 goals within the span of five games throughout this season.
With remarkable agility, Jack Higgins has impressively launched 26 goals into the net, gracing us with his exceptional talent in 14 appearances during the eventful year of 2023.
Dan Butler, a prominent figure in the sport, has demonstrated his goal-scoring finesse by successfully booting 22 goals within the current season.
Reuben Ginbey, amidst his recent athletic endeavors, exhibits a consistent average of 17.5 disposals throughout his past four games, highlighting his commendable performance.
Regrettably, West Coast has faced consecutive defeats, resulting in a disheartening average margin of 146.5 points in their past two matches.

⚡ Match Facts:

West Coast Eagles have endured a losing streak, losing their last 12 matches. In contrast, St Kilda Saints have lost their previous two matches.
b have had success against the Eagles in recent encounters, winning two of their last three games, including a 28-point victory at Optus Stadium in Round 19, 2022.
When it comes to total disposals, St Kilda ranks first in the competition, while West Coast sits at 14th place.

💡 Match Prediction:

Based on the probabilities and fair odds, St Kilda is heavily favored to win this match with a 92.6% chance of victory. West Coast has a slim 7.4% probability of winning. The forecast suggests that St Kilda will dominate the game and emerge victorious by a margin of 58 points.