Perth vs Illawarra Hawks Prediction 16 January 2026

    Perth Wildcats
    Perth Wildcats
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    92
    87
    18
    26
    21
    27
    13
    24
    21
    29

    📢What tactical schemes can be used against zone defense? Perth Wildcats and Illawarra Hawks will show us their offensive options as they clash on 16 January at 10:30 in the "NBL" tournament. The favorite for the match is the Perth Wildcats team, and the victory of each side is rated as follows: against . We will analyze how accurate the bookmakers' ratings are in our prediction.

    Head-to-Head

    📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Perth Wildcats and Illawarra Hawks:

    • played 58 matches;
    • wins (including extra time): 42 for today's home team and 16 for the guests;
    • the home team averages 88.6 points per match, the guests - 80.69;
    • average total match points - 169.29.

    The last confrontation took place on 25 October 2025 at the venue of Perth Wildcats and ended with a score of 84:85.

    Head-to-head statistics Perth - Illawarra Hawks

    73%
    44 Wins
    27%
    16 Wins
    31.01.26
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    Perth Wildcats
    Perth Wildcats
    99
    106
    30
    25
    24
    23
    20
    32
    25
    26
    16.01.26
    NBL
    Perth Wildcats
    Perth Wildcats
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    92
    87
    18
    13
    26
    24
    21
    21
    27
    29
    25.10.25
    NBL
    Perth Wildcats
    Perth Wildcats
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    84
    85
    19
    23
    15
    18
    24
    11
    26
    33
    02.10.25
    NBL
    Perth Wildcats
    Perth Wildcats
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    92
    84
    10
    20
    34
    23
    23
    13
    25
    28
    29.08.25
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    Perth Wildcats
    Perth Wildcats
    100
    92
    26
    34
    22
    28
    34
    21
    18
    9
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    Perth Wildcats Team Overview

    📊The Perth Wildcats team went through the last ten-game stretch, leaving behind a trail of splendid games and unforgettable moments. 6 wins and 4 losses are the figures that can be seen in this segment in the post-match protocols.

    🏀The athletes demonstrated outstanding offensive qualities, scoring 910 points during this time, and maintaining an average score of 91 points per game. This result is not only due to individual skill but also the skillful combination of efforts by the entire team.

    🚧The defense also deserves attention, as with 86.9 points conceded, the team confirmed its reliability and cohesion in defensive actions. Every mistake in defense was thoroughly analyzed to improve the game.

    ❕The successes at the home venue are especially noteworthy, where 86.25 points were scored in the last 10 matches. This speaks to the team's extraordinary ability to interact and dominate when they play at home.

    Match Results: Perth Wildcats

    28.10.26
    NBL
    Perth Wildcats
    Perth Wildcats
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    91
    99
    17
    33
    25
    26
    28
    21
    21
    19
    L
    23.10.26
    NBL
    Perth Wildcats
    Perth Wildcats
    Melbourne United
    Melbourne United
    103
    102
    25
    26
    21
    22
    31
    31
    26
    23
    W
    17.10.26
    NBL
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    Perth Wildcats
    Perth Wildcats
    102
    81
    31
    21
    21
    22
    24
    20
    26
    18
    L
    10.10.26
    NBL
    Perth Wildcats
    Perth Wildcats
    New Zealand Breakers
    New Zealand Breakers
    100
    84
    21
    22
    20
    16
    29
    28
    30
    18
    W
    02.10.26
    NBL
    Perth Wildcats
    Perth Wildcats
    South East Melbourne Phoenix
    South East Melbourne Phoenix
    92
    88
    26
    24
    22
    22
    22
    21
    22
    21
    W
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    Illawarra Hawks Team Overview

    📊Playing away always poses special challenges, but the team Illawarra Hawks managed to overcome them with dignity, achieving 4 victories in a stretch of 10 matches. These achievements were made possible not only by the individual skills of the players but also by their ability to work as a single organism.

    🏀The total number of points scored over the same period - 923 points - highlights the efficiency of the team's attack, which does not lose its potential even in the absence of home support.

    🚧The defensive play, with the team averaging 96.9 points conceded, deserves special attention. In away matches, where every detail matters, the club demonstrated high concentration and mutual support.

    Match Results: Illawarra Hawks

    24.10.26
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    Brisbane Bullets
    Brisbane Bullets
    81
    98
    16
    25
    19
    30
    27
    14
    19
    29
    L
    22.10.26
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    82
    108
    19
    20
    17
    28
    16
    34
    30
    26
    L
    18.10.26
    NBL
    Melbourne United
    Melbourne United
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    89
    91
    27
    21
    16
    35
    22
    22
    24
    13
    W
    11.10.26
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    Cairns Taipans
    Cairns Taipans
    100
    110
    27
    28
    23
    29
    27
    29
    23
    24
    L
    09.10.26
    NBL
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    Tasmania Jackjumpers
    Tasmania Jackjumpers
    112
    122
    22
    32
    25
    35
    26
    24
    39
    31
    L
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    Prediction for the 1st quarter

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 58;
    • First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 15; for the visitors on the road - 11;
    • Average total points in the first quarter: 46.31;
    • Today's home team averages 23.9, while the visitors average 22.41.

    First Quarter Stats: Perth Wildcats (home) vs Illawarra Hawks (away)

    • Tournament matches played: 13 vs 11;
    • Number of wins: 8 (61.54%) vs 5 (45.45%);
    • Number of losses: 5 (38.46%) vs 6 (54.55%);
    • Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
    • Average points scored: 22.69 vs 21.55;
    • Average points conceded: 20.92 vs 23.36.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • Number of wins: 9 vs 4;
    • Number of losses: 1 vs 4;
    • Number of draws: 0 vs 2;
    • Average first quarter total: 46.1 (scored - 26, conceded - 20.1) vs 46.1 (scored - 22.9, conceded - 23.2).
    Trends
    • Perth Wildcats won the 1st quarter in last 7 games (NBL).
    👉Prediction: 1st Quarter Perth Wildcats to Win (odds: 1.71)

    Match Result Prediction

    H2H:

    • Number of encounters - 58;
    • Home team wins - 42, away team wins - 16.
    Trends
    • Illawarra Hawks won with a +8.5 points handicap in 10 of last 11 away games against Perth Wildcats (NBL).
    👉Prediction: Illawarra Hawks Handicap (+8,5) (odds: 1.67)

    Total Goals Prediction

    H2H:

    • average total points per match for the home team - 88.6, for the away team - 80.69;
    • average total points in H2H matches - 169.29.

    Statistics: Perth Wildcats vs Illawarra Hawks

    • average total in the tournament: 176.46 vs 187.6;
    • average total points scored: 90.04 vs 90.44;
    • average total points conceded: 86.43 vs 97.16;
    • average total points scored in the 1st half: 46.71 vs 45.4;
    • average total points scored in the 2nd half: 43.32 vs 43.96;
    • Perth Wildcats: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 88.31;
    • Illawarra Hawks: average total points scored away in the tournament - 88;
    • last 10 matches (average total points scored): 91 (home - 86.25) vs 92.3 (away - 90.67).

    Trends
    • Over 175.5 points scored in 6 of last 7 Perth Wildcats games against Illawarra Hawks (NBL).
    👉Prediction: Total points Over (175,5)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Illawarra Hawks won with a +8.5 points handicap in 10 of last 11 away games against Perth Wildcats (NBL).

    Illawarra Hawks Handicap (+8,5)
    Odds-149
    Published: 14/01/2026, 11:25

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    Betting Tips: Perth Wildcats - Illawarra Hawks

    Perth Wildcats lost the 4th quarter:
    perth-wildcatsillawarra-hawksin 8 of last 9 games against Illawarra Hawks (NBL).
    perth-wildcatsin 8 of last 9 home games (NBL).
    4th Quarter Illawarra Hawks to Win
    +128
    Illawarra Hawks lost the 1st half:
    illawarra-hawksin 8 of last 9 games (NBL).
    1st Half Perth Wildcats to Win
    -189
    Perth Wildcats won the 1st quarter:
    perth-wildcatsin last 7 games (NBL).
    1st Quarter Perth Wildcats to Win
    -141
    Perth Wildcats lost the 2nd half:
    perth-wildcatsin last 4 home games (NBL).
    2nd Half Illawarra Hawks to Win
    +140
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    Perth - Illawarra Hawks Table position

    Group stage Lgnite Cup Ladder
    MPWLForm
    2.
    New Zealand Breakers
    New Zealand Breakers
    431
    3.
    Perth Wildcats
    Perth Wildcats
    431
    4.
    Melbourne United
    Melbourne United
    422
    6.
    South East Melbourne Phoenix
    South East Melbourne Phoenix
    422
    7.
    Illawarra Hawks
    Illawarra Hawks
    422
    8.
    Sydney Kings
    Sydney Kings
    413