Hawthorn vs Richmond Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 8, 2025
Last updated: Apr 30, 2025, 3:35AM | Published: Apr 27, 2025, 11:45PM
Hawthorn will face Richmond in AFL Round 8 action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, starting at 3:20pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Hawthorn vs Richmond game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Hawthorn vs Richmond AFL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Hawks a 96% chance of beating the Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Hawthorn vs Richmond: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's AFL clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are listed below:
- Head to Head: Hawthorn $1.05, Richmond $10.00
- Line: Hawthorn -48.5 ($1.91), Richmond +48.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 178.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has Hawthorn at $1.05 and Richmond at $10.00.
The Hawks are listed as 48.5-point favourites against the Tigers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Tigers (+48.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 178.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both Hawthorn and Richmond have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 178.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Hawthorn vs Richmond: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Hawthorn at $1.05 with Bet365
- Line: Richmond +48.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 178.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Hawthorn vs Richmond best bets are based on complex modelling and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Hawthorn vs Richmond: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hawthorn vs Richmond at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday is Hawthorn winning 112-64.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Hawthorn vs Richmond match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Hawthorn vs Richmond game.
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Hawthorn vs Richmond: Essential Details
The AFL Round 8 clash between the Hawks and Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to start at 3:20pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Hawthorn vs Richmond
- Date: Sunday 4 May 2025
- Time: 3:20pm AEST
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Hawthorn vs Richmond predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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