Last to get underway of the four Saturday matches in AFL Round 20 is the Showdown! It’s an Adelaide home game against Port Adelaide, and it’s expected to be one-sided as per the form of these clubs this season. Let’s see if we can find some value in the markets.
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Adelaide vs Port Adelaide Prediction & Betting Tips: AFL 2025 Round 20
Crows Continue Strong Form
The final game on Saturday is an important one as the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power battle it out for city bragging rights in the latest edition of the Showdown. The Crows are in the midst of a spectacular season and have their sights set on a top-four, or even a top-two, finish. They enter this clash sitting third on the ladder, just one win behind top spot. Their form has been breathtaking, winning four straight games and seven of their last eight, with their only blemish in that period being a narrow three-point loss. They were at their devastating best last weekend, dismantling a quality Gold Coast Suns outfit by 61 points.
Power Are Up Against It
For Port Adelaide, this Showdown is about salvaging some pride from what has been a deeply disappointing season. The Power’s finals hopes were extinguished weeks ago, and they currently occupy 11th spot on the ladder. Their struggles were evident last week in a comprehensive 38-point loss to Hawthorn. In a small piece of positive news, they will welcome back captain Connor Rozee after he missed last week’s match. However, that is offset by the major loss of dynamic midfielder Jason Horne-Francis, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a foot injury.
Last Showdown for Ken
This Showdown is layered with historical significance and emotion. It will mark the end of an era for the Power, with coach Ken Hinkley set to lead his side into his final crosstown derby before his tenure ends at the season's conclusion. While form often goes out the window in these fierce contests, recent history favours the team in the tricolours. The Crows edged out the Power by just five points in a thriller earlier this season and have now won four of the last five meetings between the two proud clubs, taking a firm hold on bragging rights in recent years.
Crows Just Too Good? Here's Our Adelaide vs Port Adelaide Tip
While the Power will be desperate to send their long-serving coach out a Showdown winner, the Crows are simply operating on a different level right now. They have far more to play for, with a potential home final on the line, and their form is vastly superior. Adelaide Oval has become a fortress for them, having won their last seven consecutive matches at the venue. Expect the Crows to continue their dominance over their arch-rivals, win comfortably, and cover the -28.5 point spread.
Adelaide –28.5
$1.91 (2.5 Units)
Adelaide vs Port Adelaide Prop Bet
Our Best Player Prop Bet: Peatling 20+ Disposals
James Peatling has been one of many great pickups for the Crows and has been a strong contributor in the midfield and as a high half forward this year. He’s reached the 20 disposal mark in 10 of his last 14 matches and had 21 against the Suns last week. It’s expected to be a wet, ground ball type of match on Saturday night which suits Peatling and his contested style, so I think there’s some solid value in his disposal markets.
James Peatling 20+ Disposals
$2.20
Adelaide vs Port Adelaide Same Game Multi
Connor Rozee 25+ Disposals: Comes back in the side after missing one week with a hand injury. He’s been absolutely racing up the disposals across half back and in the midfield and I expect that to continue here.
James Peatling 20+ Disposals: See reasoning in our best prop bet write up above.
Ben Keays 15+ Disposals: Averaging over 17 disposals per game this season and has reached the 15 disposal mark in each of his last seven contests.
Adelaide vs Port Adelaide Betting Odds & Match Info
Weather: 13 degrees, light rain
Odds: Adelaide $1.17 vs Port Adelaide $5.00
Where to Watch Adelaide vs Port Adelaide
You can watch the Showdown live and ad-free on Kayo Sports.
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