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Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs AFL Round 2 Tips - Dogs To Take A Bite Out of Crows

Ryan Tucker

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Last updated: Thu 19 Mar 2026 11:49

Ryan Tucker 19 Mar 2026

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High-scoring game expected, Bulldogs favored to win.
Key players: Riley Thilthorpe (Crows), Marcus Bontempelli (Bulldogs).
Betting tips: Bulldogs +1.5 or moneyline and game total over 189.5.
The game will be played at Adelaide Oval on Friday, 20th March, with the bounce at 7:40 PM (AEDT)

Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs

Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs, Round 2 2026 - Expert Prediction

High scoring is expected from two teams that have shot out of the gates in 2026. With the Bulldogs momentum, they are expected to steal the win late in a coin flip game.

Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs, Round 2 2026 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head Stats
Adelaide Crows Form Analysis
Western Bulldogs Form Analysis
Adelaide Crows Team News
Western Bulldogs Team News
Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs Team Lists
Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs AFL 2026 Round 2 FAQ’s

Adelaide were tipped by many to have a regressive year in 2026 but if last week’s performance against Collingwood is anything to go by, they will be there abouts come September. Riley Thilthorpe kicked 3 goals and is a chance to go big again this week given he had 6 in his lone game against the Dogs last year.

The Western Bulldogs are premiership contenders and are ranking high on the 2026 AFL Premiership Odds list. Marcus Bontempelli is an elite footy player and the star studded team around him including Ed Richards, Tom Liberatore, Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy make them a frightening opponent for anyone.

The Bulldogs hold a slight advantage at the Clearance which will be pivotal in creating scoring opportunities for both teams in this matchup. The Crows and the Dogs both have players capable of finishing and being efficient with the footy. So which ever team has more of the ball will have a greater chance to win.

The Bulldogs have proven over their first two games that they can take care of the ball and move it well. That is likely to be the difference here with Adelaide having the most turnovers of any team in 2025.

Take the Western Bulldogs on the +1.5 line or the moneyline, whichever you find the best price for. The Game Total Over 189.5 has 69% confidence from the predictive modelling. Riley Thilthorpe has performed well in this matchup, take him for 3+ goals. Marcus Bontempelli for 30+ touches is a good shout.

The Bulldogs have an advantage in both disposals and clearances while Adelaide were the team that turned the ball over most of anyone in 2025.
5 of the last 7 between these teams have gone Over the Game Total. Scoring is up by around 20pts per game to start the season.
Riley Thilthorpe kicked 3 goals last week and had 6 in his most recent game against Adelaide, last season.
Marcus Bontempelli has had 30+ in 2 of his last 3 games vs Adelaide and had 33 last weekend.

Head to Head Stats

Adelaide have won the last 2 and 3 of the last 4 games against the Bulldogs. But since the start of the 2019 season the ledger is 4-3 straight up and ATS to the Western Bulldogs.

The most recent game at Adelaide Oval finished 111-72 to Adelaide in rd 22 of the 2024 season.

5 of the last 7 games have gone Over the game total including the two most recent matchups which also finished within the 1-39 margin.

Adelaide Crows Form Analysis

The Crows kicked off their 2026 campaign in style with a 93-79 win over the Pies at the MCG last Saturday. Banishing the memories of a straight sets exit from last year’s finals series, Adelaide put the game away just after the half and weathered a spirited Collingwood fight back late in the game.

Wayne Milera topped all players on ground with 34 touches while Riley Thilthorpe staked his early claim for the Coleman Medal with 3 goals.

The Crows had fewer Inside 50’s than their opponent but were more efficient with the footy and dominated from the centre clearances.

Western Bulldogs Form Analysis

The Bulldogs followed up their Opening Round victory with a big 134-53 win in Round 1 against the GWS Giants. They have now won 5 straight and 9 of the last 10 against the Giants.

Marcus Bontempelli has shot up the Brownlow Medal Odds Rankings after two superb performances. This time 33 disposals, 3 goals and 6 clearances to lead his team to victory. Aaron Naughton kicked 6 on the day as the Bulldogs put their foot clearly on the throat of GWS.

The team was extremely efficient in their forward half and led clearances 45-26.

Adelaide Crows Team News

Izak Rankine is scheduled back this Friday night following his suspension. No other major changes expected.

Western Bulldogs Team News

Jordan Croft, Arthur Jones and Adam Treloar could all feature if they pass their respective fitness tests. Laitham Vandermeer and Ryan Gardner are also tests.

Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs Team Lists

Adelaide Crows	POS	Western Bulldogs
W. Milera, J. Butts, H. Bond	B	L. Jaques, B. Khamis, R. Lobb
N. Murray, J. Worrell, R. Laird	HB	C. Budarick, J. O’Donnell, B. Dale
B. Cook, J. Dawson, I. Cumming	C	S. Davidson, M. Bontempelli, B. Williams
I. Rankine, R. Thilthorpe, J. Rachele	HF	R. West, S. Darcy, J. Freijah
A. Neal-Bullen, T. Walker, D. Fogarty	F	J. Croft, A. Naughton, T. Liberatore
L. McAndrew, S. Berry, B. Keays	FOLL	T. English, M. Kennedy, E. Richards
J. Peatling, C. Ah Chee, L. Pedlar, J. Soligo, M. Michalanney	I/C	M. Sellwood, O. Baker, C. Hynes, R. Sanders, L. Bramble

Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs AFL 2026 Round 2 FAQ’s

How to watch Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs AFL 2026 Round 2?

You can watch the Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs AFL 2026 Round 2 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 Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs AFL 2026 Round 2?

To buy tickets to the Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs AFL 2026 Round 2 game check the AFL website or the official Adelaide Crows site.

Verdict

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