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Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood Tips - Can the Magpies continue their momentum against injury depleted Dogs?

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Adam Cusworth
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Last updated: Thu. 20 Mar. 2025 09:35

The Western Bulldogs face a challenging Round 2 clash against the Collingwood Magpies due to a significant injury list, including key players like Marcus Bontempelli and Adam Treloar. Despite overcoming North Melbourne in the previous round, they now face a confident Collingwood, fresh off a dominant performance against Port Adelaide. Collingwood's forward line, featuring Brody Mihocek, Tim Membrey, and Daniel McStay, poses a potential threat. Expert predictions suggest a narrow victory for Collingwood, with Tim Membrey expected to score multiple goals while Tom Liberatore provides some midfield strength for the Bulldogs.

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  • Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood Magpies expert predictions for Friday’s Round 2 AFL game
  • The game will be played at MCG, with the bounce at 7:40 PM (AEDT)
  • Can Collingwood continue their momentum against injury plagued Dogs?
  • Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bet
Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood Predictions

Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood Magpies, Round 2 2025 - Expert Prediction


The Western Bulldogs sizeable injury list will see them face a tough task against Collingwood at the MCG in Round 2. 
  • Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood Magpies, Round 2 2025 - Expert Prediction
  • Head to Head 
  • Western Bulldogs Form Analysis & Betting Trends
  • Western Bulldogs Team News
  • Western Bulldogs Team List
  • Collingwood Magpies Form Analysis & Betting Trends
  • Collingwood Magpies Team News
  • Collingwood Magpies Team List
  • Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood Magpies AFL 2025 Round 2 FAQ’s

Luke Beveridge’s side were able to overcome the absence of Marcus Bontempelli, Adam Treloar, Cody Weightman, Liam Jones and other starting players to hold out North Melbourne by 16 points last weekend but come up against Collingwood, who will head in full of confidence after dominating Port Adelaide in Round 1. 

The Magpies responded to an Opening Round defeat at the hands of GWS by thrashing the Power by 91 at the MCG last weekend. Their new look forward line clicked for thei Pies highest score since 2016 with Brody Mihocek, Tim Membrey and Daniel McStay combining for 10 majors. 

That trio will test the Dogs defence that conceeded 14 goals (27 scoring shots) to North Melbourne last weekend. 

Take Collingwood 1-39 with Tim Membrey to boot 2+ goals. Tom Liberatore will find plenty of the ball to keep the Dogs within reach

  • Four of the Bulldogs last five matches have been decided by 39.5 points or less
  • 20 of Collingwood’s 23 matches in 2024 resulted in under 39.5 point margins 
  • Tim Membrey booted four goals last weekend and has kicked 20 from his last 10. 
  • Tom Liberatore has averaged 28 disposals in his past four matches against the Magpies. 

Head to Head 


The Western Bulldogs have had the superior recent record in head to head, claiming three of the past four between the two sides. The Dogs turned arounf a two-goal deficit at three-quarter time of their last meeting to win by 18. Marcus Bontempelli starred in that match with 38 disposals and two goals but will be missing for this match with injury. Nick Daicos gathered 32 and two majors for the Pies. 

15 of the past 16 matches have been decided by 39 points or less. Aaron Naughton has booted nine goals in his past three outings against the Magpies. The Dogs major contributers with the ball have been Bontempelli, Bailey Smith and Adam Treloar. None will be in action here. 

Western Bulldogs Form Analysis & Betting Trends


Recent Form
Last 5 W/LLast 5 ATSLast 5 O/U
1-00-11-0

The Western Bulldogs have won seven of their past nine matches. The Doggies ran out 16-point victors over North Melbourne last weekend with Aaron Naughton and Laitham Vandermeer both kicking three goals. Ed Richards, Bailey Dale, Tom Liberatore and Joel Freijah all had 28+ disposals. 

The Bulldogs rank 5th for goals scored in their last 10 matches with 13.1 majors per game. They have hit the over in five of their last six matches. Four of their past five have been decided by 39.5 points or less.

2025 Betting Trends
ATSOver/Under1-3940+
0-11-01-00-0

Western Bulldogs Team News


There is no major immediate relief from injuries as far as the big names are concerned with Bontempelli, Treloar and Jason Johannisen all weeks away. Luke Cleary won't be available for Friday night, but James O'Donnell is aiming to play after recovering from jaw surgery. Liam Jones is close to returning but still at least a week away. Buku Khamis could be called up to strengthen the defense, and Jedd Busslinger is still pushing for a debut.

Western Bulldogs Team List


B: J.Freijah, B.Khamis, T.Duryea
HB: L.Bramble, R.Lobb, B.Dale
C: B.Williams, T.Liberatore - C, S.Davidson
HF: L.McNeil, A.Naughton, M.Kennedy
F: L.Vandermeer, S.Darcy, J.Harmes
FOLL: T.English, R.Sanders, E.Richards

I/C: O.Baker, J.Dolan, H.Gallagher, A.Jones, R.West
EMG: J.Busslinger, R.Gardner, C.Poulter

In: B.Khamis, O.Baker
Out: J.O’Donnell (Injured), L.Cleary (Injured)

Collingwood Magpies Form Analysis & Betting Trends


Recent Form
Last 5 W/LLast 5 ATSLast 5 O/U
1-11-11-1

Collingwood have won five of their past seven matches. They ended 2024 with a bit of a rush and their only loss in the final five rounds was a three-point margin to Sydney. 

They were slow out of the blocks in 2025 with inaccuracy costing them early against GWS before they faded out to lose by 52 points. 

But with their boom recruit, Dan Houston, in the side, they enjoyed a 91-point victory in front of their home fans at the MCG last weekend. While their two matches this season have yielded 39.5+ margins, 20 of their 23 matches in 2024 were under.

2025 Betting Trends
ATSOver/Under1-3940+
1-11-10-01-1

Collingwood Magpies Team News


Collingwood will be strengthened by Jordan De Goey's return. Will Hoskin-Elliott is also available after missing the win over Port Adelaide due to a knee injury. Ed Allan was unlucky to be dropped in Round 1, while Mason Cox played in the VFL but may find it tough to break into the forward line with the current tall trio.

Collingwood Magpies Team List


B: D.Houston, R.McInnes, J.Howe
HB: J.Daicos, D.Moore - C, I.Quaynor
C: J.Crisp, H.Perryman, S.Sidebottom
HF: B.Hill, D.McStay, B.McCreery
F: J.De Goey, T.Membrey, J.Elliott
FOLL: D.Cameron, S.Pendlebury, N.Daicos

I/C: P.Lipinski, B.Maynard, L.Schultz, N.Long, M.Cox
EMG: E.Allan, B.Frampton, L.Sullivan

In: J.De Goey, M.Cox
Out: L.Sullivan (Omitted), B.Mihocek (Injured)

Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood Magpies AFL 2025 Round 2 FAQ’s

How to watch Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood Magpies AFL 2025 Round 2?

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How to buy tickets to Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood Magpies AFL 2025 Round 2?

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Verdict

Verdict: Collingwood to gain the upper hand with Membrey amongst the goals again, Liberatore to provide resistance in the middle for the Bulldogs
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