Marvel Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 18 AFL game between Western Bulldogs and Adelaide Crows. The game kicks off at 1:20 pm with Western Bulldogs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Western Bulldogs vs. Adelaide Crows game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday July 12, 2025 at 1:20 pm

Where: Marvel Stadium

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Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide Crows Preview

The Western Bulldogs and Adelaide will clash at Marvel Stadium on Saturday afternoon in a pivotal contest shaping the top-four race. Both clubs enter the matchup with identical patterns—dominant against lower-ranked sides but struggling to match it with top-half opposition. The Bulldogs’ 134-85 dismantling of North Melbourne last round lifted their record to 9-0 against bottom-half teams in 2025, with a stark 1-6 mark otherwise.

Adelaide mirrors that trend at 9-0 against the bottom tier following last week’s 90-77 win over Melbourne. However, history and location favour the Bulldogs. While the Crows have owned recent clashes in South Australia, the Dogs have won four of the past five in Victoria and boast a formidable 12-1 record from their last 13 matches at Marvel Stadium.

With a finals-shaping result on the line, the Bulldogs’ home-ground advantage could prove decisive.