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Bulldogs vs Richmond Betting Tips, Preview & Odds - Can the Dogs continue their run against the Tigers?
- Western Bulldogs hosts Richmond on Wednesday night at Metricon Stadium, with the scheduled first bounce at 7.10pm AEST
- The Western Bulldogs hold a dominant record over the Tigers, winning five of the last six matches
- Will returning Tigers skipper Trent Cotchin help get Richmond's season back on track?
Marcus Bontempelli is the key to this game on Wednesday night (Getty Images)
Wednesday night sees the start of 20 straight days of footy, kicking off with the Bulldogs hosting Richmond at Metricon Stadium.
The Dogs has won their last two matches and have an incredible record against Richmond, so as the outsiders in this match, they are tremendous value for a side that matches up well with them.
Richmond battled bravely against the Giants last week but ultimately fell short with such an undermanned line up.
Bulldogs Form & Team News
Going for three wins on the trot and a 5-1 record against Richmond from their last six clashes, the Dogs deserve to be the match favourites.
They held off the Suns late charge last week, almost coming undone to the skill of Izak Rankine, but proving that experience goes a long way in tight matches.
*Round eight teams listed as round nine teams are unavailable
FB: B. Williams, A. Keath, C. Daniel
HB: J. Johannisen, E. Wood, L. Young
C: J. Macrae, M. Bontempelli, L. Vandermeer
HF: B. Gowers, Z. Cordy, P. Lipinski
FF: M. Wallis, J. Bruce, C. Weightman
FOL: T. English, T. Liberatore, B. Smith
I/C: M. Suckling, H. Crozier, E. Richards, C. Porter
HB: J. Johannisen, E. Wood, L. Young
C: J. Macrae, M. Bontempelli, L. Vandermeer
HF: B. Gowers, Z. Cordy, P. Lipinski
FF: M. Wallis, J. Bruce, C. Weightman
FOL: T. English, T. Liberatore, B. Smith
I/C: M. Suckling, H. Crozier, E. Richards, C. Porter
Richmond Form & Team News
Richmond seem to have lost a lot of their zest with some big outs in the side including Trent Cotchin, Dion Prestia, Shane Edwards and Bachar Houli.
Cotchin is expected to make his return to the side, as is solid defender David Astbury.
These two ins give the side a bit of core strength and of course leadership throughout the midfield which they are looking as if they need.
*Round eight teams listed as round nine teams are unavailable
FB: N. Broad, D. Grimes, N. Balta
HB: J. Short, N. Vlastuin, D. Eggmolesse-Smith
C: K. McIntosh, S. Bolton, P. Naish
HF: D. Rioli, J. Higgins, J. Castagna
FF: D. Martin, T. Lynch, J. Riewoldt
FOL: I. Soldo, J. Graham, K. Lambert
I/C: L. Baker, K. Aarts, M. Chol, M. Pickett
HB: J. Short, N. Vlastuin, D. Eggmolesse-Smith
C: K. McIntosh, S. Bolton, P. Naish
HF: D. Rioli, J. Higgins, J. Castagna
FF: D. Martin, T. Lynch, J. Riewoldt
FOL: I. Soldo, J. Graham, K. Lambert
I/C: L. Baker, K. Aarts, M. Chol, M. Pickett
Bulldogs vs Richmond Head To Head
The Dogs hold a huge advantage in this area, winning five of their last six clashes. The only match they've lost in the last six was by three points, further highlighting the quality of the Dogs.
Bulldogs vs Richmond Betting Odds
The Tigers have been installed as the $1.80 favourites but the Dogs look a good value bet at even money, $2.
The line has been set for Richmond at -2.5.
Bulldogs vs Richmond Match Up
The key match up for this match looks between Marcus Bontempelli and Shai Bolton.
Bontempelli has averaged 27 disposals, six clearances and a goal against the Tigers, so he clearly loves that match up.
Bolton has really sprung up this year as a strong player of the club, now having to play a full-time midfield role in the abcense of Dion Prestia.
If Bolton plays a shut down role on Bontempelli, they are not looking to win the game, more to stop Bontempelli from clearing the ball. If they take the brave approach and let Bolton play his game, he has the class to send the ball inside 50 to give his forwards many chances to score.
Bulldogs vs Richmond Key Stats
- The Dogs have won five of their last six clashes against Richmond
- The Dogs have won four of their last five matches played under lights
- Both teams have not lost a match in their last five games when leading at half-time
Bulldogs vs Richmond FAQ
When is the Bulldogs vs Richmond match being played?
The Bulldogs vs Richmond match is being played on Wednesday night, July 29 at 8.10pm.
Where is the Bulldogs vs Richmond match being played?
The Bulldogs vs Richmond is being played at Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast.
How can I live stream the Bulldogs vs Richmond match?
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Verdict
We will l be backing the Dogs to win the match and having a same game multi for the Dogs to win, Bontempelli 20+ disposals and Bontempelli anytime goal scorer.
