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 Crows face off at Marvel Stadium on Saturday afternoon in a clash with major top-four implications. Both sides have followed remarkably similar trajectories in 2025—dominant against the league’s strugglers but falling short against fellow contenders.

The Bulldogs underlined that pattern with a commanding 134-85 win over North Melbourne last round, extending their flawless record against bottom-half teams to 9-0. However, they’ve struggled against stronger opposition, managing just one win from seven outings.

Adelaide, too, enters at 9-0 against bottom-tier sides after holding off Melbourne 90-77 last week. Yet while the Crows have had the better of recent meetings in South Australia, the Dogs have enjoyed the upper hand in Victoria—winning four of the past five encounters and compiling an imposing 12-1 record across their last 13 games at Marvel.

With finals spots on the line, the Bulldogs’ proven strength at home could be the edge in a high-stakes encounter.

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