On the outside looking in at the top 10, St Kilda will come up against the last-placed Richmond Tigers at Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

St Kilda dropped to 4-5 in 2026 following last Saturday’s 89-60 loss to Gold Coast and looked wayward in the second-half without Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.

Meanwhile, Richmond produced a brave effort in a match that ended up blowing out to  a 98-61 against Adelaide.

The injury ravaged Richmond Tiger cubs pushed last years’ minor premiers to the final quarter; despite entering the match with 16 players on the injury list.

Injuries on both sides look to be the deciding factor here; Saints need to adapt to life without Nasiah; whereas the young Richmond squad needs to galvanise and gel in their new combinations – before this season gets humiliating.

For the latest team news, analysis, and expert insights, check out our St Kilda vs Richmond Tigers Round 10 prediction and preview below.

St Kilda vs Richmond Tigers Prediction Match Predictions and Betting Tips

Head-to-Head Prediction

The Saints get back to Melbourne and would be licking their lips in anticipation of their date with the AFL’s cellar dwelling Richmond Tigers.

The Tigers have looked better the last couple of weeks (but still shaky) winning in Perth and pushing Adelaide for 70 minutes.

St Kilda jumped Gold Coast in Darwin but coughed up six unanswered goals; but were run down in the second-half; looking fatigued in the Northern Territory heat.

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is not named – without him; Richmond has a sneaky hope – there could be an ambush on the cards in Tigerland this weekend.

Head-to-head prediction: St Kilda by 31 points.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Small forward Jack Higgins has been looking the goods in recent weeks, scoring four and five goals in his last two matches.

He is slowly gaining a reputation as one of the best small forwards in the competition, and he knows how to convert opportunities when they present themselves.

Expect Higgins to scrap for the ball early and slot one to get the demolition of his former club underway.

Betting tip: Jack Higgins.

Most Disposals Prediction

Sam Flanders said ‘Okally Dokally’ when asked to step in as an on-baller in the absence of Nasiah.

He’ll be highly involved in this one as St Kilda are likely to dominate proceedings in the midfield against the undermanned Richmond unit.

Flanders has already shown he can be an elite on-baller when given more midfield minutes, and Marvel Stadium's fast deck should suit his style perfectly.

Betting tip: Sam Flanders.

Odds are subject to change. *

St Kilda vs Richmond Tigers Predicted Teams

St Kilda Predicted Team List

FB: Jack Silvagni, Callum Wilkie, Anthony Caminiti

HB: Jack Carroll, Bradley Hill, Liam O'Connell

C: Marcus Windhager, Max Hall, Darcy Wilson

HF: Hugo Garcia, Mattaes Phillipou, Jack Higgins

FF: Ryan Byrnes, Cooper Sharman, Dougal Howard

FOLL: Tom De Koning, Sam Flanders, Jack Sinclair

I/C: Jack Macrae, Mitch Owens, Liam Stocker, Rowan Marshall, Liam Henry

Richmond Predicted Team List

FB: Campbell Gray, Ben Miller, Nathan Broad

HB: Sam Grlj, Jayden Short, Nick Vlastuin

C: James Trezise, Tim Taranto, Patrick Retschko

HF: Steely Green, Seth Campbell, Tyler Sonsie

FF: Liam Fawcett, Tom Lynch, Jonty Faull

FOLL: Noah Balta, Jack Ross, Sam Cumming

I/C: Oliver Hayes-Brown, Tom Burton, Mykelti Lefau, Kaleb Smith, Jacob Hopper

St Kilda vs Richmond Tigers Match Details

Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026

First Bounce: 3:15pm AEST

Location: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

How to Watch: Fox Footy/Kayo Sports