Perth Wildcats v Illawarra Hawks: everything you need to know
Perth Wildcats meet Illawarra Hawks, Saturday 9:30pm (NBL). Perth Wildcats have won 8 of the 15 meetings with Illawarra Hawks since 2022.
The big picture
Perth Wildcats come in 7th on the ladder; Illawarra Hawks are 10th. Perth Wildcats have the higher position to protect.
Perth Wildcats are 6–7 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 93 points for and 96 against.
Illawarra Hawks are 5–10 in NBL 2026-27, averaging 96 points for and 103.5 against.
Form
Perth Wildcats have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Brisbane Bullets 104–109.
Illawarra Hawks have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Adelaide 36ers 78–106.
Perth Wildcats have lost their last three.
Head to head
These sides have met 15 times on our records since 2022: Perth Wildcats 8, Illawarra Hawks 7.
Last time out (2026-27, Round 1), Illawarra Hawks won 105–98.
Biggest margin between these two: Illawarra Hawks by 32 points in 2024-25 (120–88).
Players to watch
For Perth Wildcats, watch Elijah Pepper (15.6 points a game, 33 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dylan Windler (14.7 points a game, 67 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Illawarra Hawks, watch Makur Maker (15.7 points a game, 52 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kelan Martin (15.3 points a game, 49 rebounds in 2026-27).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Perth Wildcats have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
