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West Coast Eagles vs Adelaide Crows AFL Round 22 Tips - Massive win in store for Adelaide in mismatch of the season

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Last updated: Thu 07 Aug 2025 10:52

In the AFL 2025 Round 22 match-up, the Adelaide Crows and the West Coast Eagles are set for a major showdown. The Crows, riding high after recent victories and currently leading the league, are expected to win decisively against the struggling Eagles, who have lost their last 10 games. Key players like Riley Thilthorpe and Izak Rankine are in top form for Adelaide. The Crows' excellent defense is expected to further overpower the Eagles' weakened forward line. Anticipate the Crows to win with a comfortable margin, showcasing their superior skill and strategy.

Adam Cusworth 07 Aug 2025
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West Coast Eagles vs Adelaide Crows AFL Round 22 Tips

West Coast Eagles vs Adelaide Crows, Round 22 2025 - Expert Prediction

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  • West Coast Eagles vs Adelaide Crows AFL 2025 Round 22 FAQ’s

It all points to a massive win for the ladder leaders, Adelaide, when they head west on Sunday evening to take on the bottom-placed West Coast, in what shapes as a serious mismatch. 

The Crows are into premiership favouritism after their 15-point win over Hawthorn last weekend and have been ruthless in dispatching teams outside the eight in 2025 — unbeaten in 12 such matches and winning four of their past five by 60 points or more. 

Meanwhile, West Coast are enduring a horror run, having lost 10 straight, and just dont seem to have any answers at all, going down to 12th placed Melbourne by 83-points last weekend. 

They are last on the ladder and entrenched at the bottom in a number of other statistical measures. The Eagles are in for a long evening against one of the league’s most physical midfield units.

Adelaide's firepower is peaking at the right time. Riley Thilthorpe has kicked 15 goals in his last four, Taylor Walker continues to turn back the clock, and Izak Rankine remains one of the league’s most dangerous forwards. 

The Crows' defence, which ranks second for fewest points conceded over the past five rounds, should comfortably handle West Coast’s limited forward entries. Despite some fight from the Eagles' midfield — led by Tim Kelly and Jamie Cripps — the gap in class, depth, and structure should see Adelaide record another commanding win. Take the Crows to win big and take your pick of a number of their key forwards to kick a bag. 

  • Four of Adelaide’s past five matches against bottom half sides have resulted in 60+ point wins. 
  • Adelaide have won the past four against the Eagles by an average margin of 83 points. 
  • Riley Thithorpe kicked four against Hawthorn last weekend. 
  • Izak Rankine kicked three for the Crows last weekend. 

Head to Head 


Adelaide have won the past six matches between the two sides. The past four of those have been by an average margin of 83 points. 

Taylor Walker has kicked 21 goals from his past three matches against the Eagles. Jordan Dawson has averaged 29 disposals from his past four matches against West Coast. 

West Coast Eagles Form Analysis & Betting Trends


Recent Form

Last 5 W/LLast 5 ATSLast 5 O/U
0-52-33-2

West Coast have lost their past 10 matches and have only won once this season, going down by 49 points or more in their past three. 

In a forward line missing Oscar Allen and Jake Waterman, there have been a lack of key targets inside 50. Jamie Cripps booted two goals last weekend and has hit the 2+ in his past two.  

Ryan Maric, Tim Kelly and Tom McCarthy all hit the 25+ disposals mark against Melbourne last weekend but the Eagles rank last for disposals and clearances in the past five rounds. Kelly has gone 25+ in his past two matches. 

2025 Betting Trends

ATSOver/Under1-3940+
9-1111-91-90-10

West Coast Eagles Team News


There were no injuries for West Coast to come out of the match against Melbourne. Callum Jamieson may be available to return from a hamstring injury. Matt Flynn played well in the WAFL after being dropped and is in the frame for a recall. 

West Coast Eagles Team List


B: R.Bazzo, S.Brock, T.Cole
HB: T.McCarthy, R.Ginbey, L.Duggan - C
C: C.Chesser, T.Kelly, J.Graham
HF: L.Baker, J.Shanahan, M.Owies
F: L.Ryan, A.Reid, J.Cripps
FOLL: M.Flynn, B.Hough, E.Hewett

I/C: T.Brockman, J.Petruccelle, R.Maric, T.Gross, C.Hall, B.Williams, J.Williams, H.Davis

In: - S.Brock, J.Graham, M.Flynn, J.Petruccelle, J.Williams
Out: - H.Edwards (Injured), T.Dewar (Omitted)

Adelaide Crows Form Analysis & Betting Trends


Recent Form

Last 5 W/LLast 5 ATSLast 5 O/U
5-04-13-2

Adelaide have won nine of their past 10 matches and are unbeaten in 12 matches against sides outside the top eight this season. Four of the past five of those have been by margins of 60 points or above. 

The Crows rank just 12th for disposals in their past five matches but are 2nd for contested possessions, while they are 5th for inside 50s and 2rd for scoring, while they are 2nd in the competition for fewest points conceded in the past five rounds. 

Riley Thilthorpe, Taylor Walker and Izak Rankine combined for 10 goals last weekend and are set to feast on a weak Eagles defence. Thilthorpe has kicked 15 goals from his past four matches. 

2025 Betting Trends

ATSOver/Under1-3940+
14-68-127-58-0

Adelaide Crows Team News


Adelaide have very few players on the sidelines. Jordan Butts is edging closer towards a return from injury, while Matt Crouch and Harry Schoenberg continue to press for selection with big numbers in the SANFL. 

Adelaide Crows Team List


B: J.Worrell, N.Murray, H.Bond
HB: W.Milera, M.Keane, R.Laird
C: I.Cumming, J.Dawson - C, D.Curtin
HF: B.Keays, R.Thilthorpe, A.Neal-Bullen
F: I.Rankine, D.Fogarty, C.Burgess
FOLL: R.O’Brien, S.Berry, J.Soligo

I/C: C.Jones, Z.Taylor, J.Peatling, M.Hinge, H.Schoenberg, J.Borlase, L.Murphy, L.Pedlar

In: - R.Laird, C.Burgess, H.Schoenberg, J.Borlase, L.Murphy, L.Pedlar
Out: - T.Walker (Managed), B.Cook (Omitted), B.Smith (Omitted)

West Coast Eagles vs Adelaide Crows AFL 2025 Round 22 FAQ’s

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Verdict

Adelaide to win big with Thilthorpe and Rankine putting on a clinic
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