Friday night footy in Gather Round will take place at Adelaide Oval with Collingwood and Fremantle doing battle. The Magpies have had a slow start to the season and are coming off a loss to the Lions, while the Dockers will be playing their second straight game at this venue after taking down the Crows last weekend.
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Collingwood vs Fremantle Prediction & Betting Tips: AFL 2026 Round 5
No Nick, No Pies?
The Collingwood Magpies head to Adelaide Oval on Friday night desperate to put a disappointing round four result behind them. They were beaten convincingly by Brisbane and now sit at two wins and two losses for the season. What gives them real hope is their remarkable record at this venue where they have won 11 of their past 12 games. The Pies still boast an experienced midfield that can control the tempo when it clicks and a defence that continues to hold up under pressure. However, their scoring has struggled since the second half of last season and that lack of firepower has made it hard to put teams away even when they control large chunks of play. After last week’s heavy loss they will be looking to regain their usual intensity and structure early and use the familiar surroundings of Adelaide Oval to spark a much-needed bounce back performance.
Dockers Want for Nothing
Fremantle travel east full of confidence after grinding out a thrilling two point victory over Adelaide at the same ground last Friday night. That 78-76 win lifted them to three wins from four games and has fans and analysts alike beginning to speak seriously about their premiership prospects this season. Caleb Serong continues to lead the way through the midfield with his tireless running and ball winning ability while captain Alex Pearce anchors the defence with his dependable positioning and leadership. The Dockers are chasing back-to-back wins in the City of Churches and arrive in good form having shown they can handle the pressure of tight contests away from home and stay composed when the game tightens up in the final quarter. Their forward pressure has been excellent and they look well balanced across every line as they prepare for another tough road trip.
Recent H2H History
Recent head to head clashes between Collingwood and Fremantle have become some of the most closely fought and entertaining games on the calendar. Fremantle claimed the most recent encounter by a single point in a tense battle at the MCG last season. Earlier that year Collingwood had managed to get the better of them at Optus Stadium while the two sides played out an exciting draw the season before that. For a long time, Collingwood held the upper hand in their meetings at the MCG but Fremantle have clearly lifted their standard and turned these match ups into genuine arm wrestles where every possession and tackle counts. Both teams know exactly what to expect when they line up against each other.
Magpies or Dockers? Here’s Our Best Bet
Given the contrasting form lines and the logistical advantage Fremantle holds, backing the Dockers to cover the -12.5 point spread is the most sensible betting angle. Fremantle is flying after a string of impressive performances and has the benefit of having played an intense game at this exact ground just seven days prior. Conversely, Collingwood looked shell-shocked in their heavy loss to Brisbane and may still be hampered if Nick Daicos isn't operating at 100 per cent capacity. Fremantle possesses the necessary midfield depth and a disciplined defensive structure that currently looks superior to the Magpies' inconsistent transition play.
Fremantle -12.5
$1.90 (1.5 Units)
Collingwood vs Fremantle Prop Bet
This is a great matchup for Dockers defenders and a real opportunity for them to stat-up. It’s well-documented the Pies like to flood their numbers behind the ball and back in their D50 system, which allows opposing teams to chip around in their defence and fill their boots. Jordan Clark has been a beneficiary of this matchup in recent years, averaging 30.7 disposals against the Pies in their last 3 meetings. Expect this trend to continue on Friday night.
Jordan Clark 25+ Disposals
$2.15
Collingwood vs Fremantle Same Game Multi
Jye Amiss 2+ Goals: Kicked 4 goals last week and looked strong overhead, perhaps the best he’s ever looked. Happy to back in his form again here.
Jordan Clark 25+ Disposals: For the reasons mentioned above in our best prop bet.
Andrew Brayshaw 25+ Disposals: This season has been a bit of a mixed bag for Brayshaw but I like this matchup for him against the Pies. He’s had 30+ in 4 of his last 5 games against them.
Jordan De Goey 15+ Disposals: It’s been a poor start to the season for JDG. He’s played predominantly forward as he looks to build up his match fitness after some injury-riddled seasons. Still, he’s only missed the 15-disposal mark once and remains good value.
Same Game Odds: $7.25 at Bet365
Collingwood vs Fremantle Match Info & Betting Odds
Date: Friday 10th April
Time: 7:40pm AEST
Location: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Odds: Collingwood $2.69 vs Fremantle $1.47
Line: -13.5
Points: 172.5
Where to Watch Collingwood vs Fremantle
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