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Port Adelaide vs St Kilda match preview

Port Adelaide will be looking to make a statement when they host St Kilda in Round 4 of the 2025 AFL Premiership season this Sunday.

Port have some questions to answer after they fell to Essendon by 12 points last Thursday. Despite leading at every change, Ken Hinkley’s side struggled in the last quarter, kicking 1.4 as the Bombers ran away with the game.

With their only win of the season coming against the struggling Richmond, there are major concerns for Port Adelaide already this season. However, playing at home in this clash, they enter as favourites at $1.50 with leading AFL bookies.

The Saints were dominant last Saturday as they knocked off the Tigers by 82 points. Holding just an eight-point lead at half-time, St Kilda put their foot down in the second half as they kicked 14 goals to just two.

After a Round 1 demolition at the hands of the Adelaide Crows, Ross Lyon’s side have bounced back to win their past two matches. Still, top online bookmakers aren’t expecting much from the Saints this season, with $4.50 odds to make the top eight and $2.60 to win on the road this weekend.

Port Adelaide vs St Kilda team news

Port Adelaide are set for a major inclusion this week with star midfielder Zak Butters set to return from a knee injury. Key forward Ollie Lord has recovered from a shoulder injury, with ruckman Ivan Soldo the only confirmed omission.

St Kilda have confirmed that captain Jack Steele will miss again after being a late exclusion last Saturday with a knee injury. Liam O’Connell (concussion) has also been ruled out, opening the door for Hugh Boxshall to potentially make his debut, while defender Liam Stocker is also in the mix.

Port Adelaide vs St Kilda prediction

Port Adelaide playing at home are a tough proposition, no matter their form. The inclusion of Butters will be a key factor, while Port have won the last six matchups between the sides. Expect it to be a close contest, but Port Adelaide should be good enough to win by less than 40 points at $2.10 with Neds.

Port Adelaide key forward Mitch Georgiades has had a strong start to the 2025 season, playing a lone hand in the forward line. He’s had 10 scoring shots over the last two weeks and is a dominant force inside 50 on his day. At $2.65 with top Australian betting sites, back Georgiades to continue his good form with three or more goals.

St Kilda half-back Jack Sinclair is coming off a career-high 40 disposals last week against the Tigers and looks set to play a big role once again. His run and carry is essential to the St Kilda gameplan, and in the wide-open spaces of Adelaide Oval, back him to rack up 30 or more disposals at $2.10 with Unibet.

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