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Melbourne Demons vs St Kilda Saints AFL Tips - Demons to continue their resurgence with win over the Saints

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Last updated: Thu 29 May 2025 10:17

Adam Cusworth 29 May 2025

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Melbourne Demons vs St Kilda Saints expert predictions for Sunday’s Round 12 AFL game
The game will be played at TIO Traeger Park, with the bounce at 3:20 PM (AEST)
Can the Demons continue their turnaround or will it be the Saints in the Alice?
Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bet

Melbourne Demons vs St Kilda Saints AFL Tips

Melbourne Demons vs St Kilda Saints, Round 12 2025 - Expert Prediction

Melbourne Demons vs St Kilda Saints, Round 12 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Melbourne Demons Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Melbourne Demons Team News
Melbourne Demons Team List
St Kilda Saints Form Analysis & Betting Trends
St Kilda Saints Team News
St Kilda Saints Team List

Melbourne will continue their resurgence with a win over St Kilda in AFL Round 12.

The Demons have regained their mojo in recent times, winning five of their past six. They come off a commanding 53-point win over Sydney in Round 11, registering their highest score for the season in the process in the 131-78 victory.

Despite some promising early season form, the wheels have fallen off at St Kilda with Ross Lyon’s side losing six of their past seven. They went down to the Gold Coast Suns by 19 points in Round 12 and come in with a 4-7 win-loss record.

A feature of Melbourne’s turnaround has been their renewed scoring output. They have scored 99 points or more in four of their past six and can put the pressure on the Saints defence with some midfield dominance further up the ground.

Take the Demons to land with a win in the 1-39 point bracket. Christian Petracca can continue his solid recent form, while Jack Sinclair should provide plenty of drive for St Kilda

Melbourne have won the past five matches between the two sides by an average margin of 24 points
Melbourne have won five of their past six, St Kilda have lost six of their past seven
St Kilda’s Jack Sinclair has averaged 30 disposals from his last three matches against Melbourne
Christian Petracca has averaged 27 for Melbourne in his past three against St Kilda

Head to Head

Melbourne have won the past five matches between the two sides by an average margin of 24 points. They took out the Round 11 encounter at the MCG by 38 points Max Gawn was dominant in the ruck, while Christian Salem had 32 disposals.

St Kilda’s Jack Sinclair has averaged 30 disposals from his last three matches against Melbourne. Jack Steele has averaged 31. Christian Petracca has averaged 27 for Melbourne and has booted six goals from his past three outings against the Saints.

Melbourne Demons Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
4-1	3-2	3-2

Melbourne’s turnaround has been built upon better connection when heading inside 50. Their season kick started with the win over Fremantle in Round 6 and a highlight was their 11-point victory over Brisbane a fortnight ago.

Kozzie Pickett comes off a five-goal haul and has kicked 16 in the past six weeks, while Jake Melksham has booted seven goals in the past two rounds.

The Demons rank 3rd in the competition for disposals per game this season. Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver are both going at 26 per game. Oliver, Christian Salem and Ed Langdon all had 31 last weekend.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
5-6	6-5	4-4	1-2

Melbourne Demons Team News

Melbourne have a healthy list with only three players unavailable. Jack Viney is closing in on a return from concussion. Bailey Laurie, Matt Jeferson, Jacob van Rooyen and Jack Billings all have solid VFL form but may find it hard to squeeze in.

Melbourne Demons Team List

B: J.Bowey, S.May, C.Salem

HB: C.Windsor, J.Lever, X.Lindsay

C: K.Chandler, C.Petracca, E.Langdon

HF: H.Langford, B.Fritsch, T.Sparrow

F: J.Melksham, H.Petty, K.Pickett

FOLL: M.Gawn, C.Oliver, J.Viney

I/C: J.McVee, D.Turner, B.Laurie, T.Rivers, J.Adams, H.Sharp, A.Johnson, J.Henderson

IN: J.Viney, B.Laurie, J.Adams, J.Henderson

OUT: C.Spargo (injured)

St Kilda Saints Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
1-4	1-4	2-3

After handing Fremantle a 61 point defeat a month ago, the Saints have fallen short, going down by 15 to Carlton and 28 to the competition’s bottom-placed West Coast before last weeks loss to the Suns.

They had 12 fewer inside 50s than the Suns last weekend, while inaccuracy cost them in front of goal. Cooper Sharman kicked 3.3, while Mitch Owens scored 2.2. That pair are going just under two goals per game this season, while Jack Higgins has 28 from 11. He was held goalless for the first time this season against Melbourne.

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera had 36 disposals against the Suns and is averaging 28 this season, while Jack Sinclair averages 27.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
4-7	7-4	2-4	2-3

St Kilda Saints Team News

St Kilda got through their match against the Gold Coast with no injuries. Jack Carroll starred in the Saints VFL match, while Dan Butler and Liam Henry got through their matches and will come under consideration for a return.

St Kilda Saints Team List

B: I.Keeler, C.Wilkie, J.Webster

HB: M.Windhager, N.Wanganeen-Milera, T.Travaglia

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

HF: J.Higgins, M.Phillipou, D.Butler

F: C.Sharman, A.Caminiti, M.Owens

FOLL: R.Marshall, Z.Jones, J.Steele

I/C: H.Clark, R.Byrnes, J.Carroll, A.Hastie, H.Boxshall, M.Hall, M.Heath, L.O’Connell

IN: D.Butler, J.Carroll, A.Hastie, M.Heath

OUT: D.Wilson (omitted)

Melbourne Demons vs St Kilda Saints AFL 2025 Round 12 FAQ’s

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You can watch the Melbourne Demons vs St Kilda Saints AFL 2025 Round 12 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchAFL app is the perfect solution.

How to buy tickets to Melbourne Demons vs St Kilda Saints AFL 2025 Round 12?

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Verdict

Melbourne v St Kilda

Demons at the head to head or in the 1-39. Petracca to continue recent run. Sinclair to keep St Kilda in it

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