Round 14 in the AFL kicks off on Thursday night at Marvel Stadium with a matchup between the Western Bulldogs and the Adelaide Crows. Both clubs are trending in the right direction with wins in four of their last five games, so we should be in for an entertaining match!
We bring you our full preview and expert tips for the Bulldogs vs Crows below, with odds thanks to Dabble!
Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide Prediction & Betting Tips: AFL 2026 Round 14
Clutch Dogs
The Western Bulldogs return to Marvel Stadium this Thursday night seeking to consolidate their position in the top eight. Sitting in sixth place with an 8-5 record, Luke Beveridge's men are fresh off a gritty six-point victory over Hawthorn (77-71). Remarkably, the Bulldogs have developed into the league's ultimate clutch specialists, boasting a perfect 6-0 record in games decided by six points or less this season. A significant factor in their mid-season form has been a much tighter team defensive profile, which locks the ball in their forward half. Another important stat for the Dogs is their record when Tim English plays - they are 7-1 when he plays and 1-4 when he doesn't this campaign.
Crows Building
Adelaide arrives in Melbourne clinging to eighth place with a 7-5 record, acutely aware that a road victory is vital to keeping the chasing pack at bay. The Crows demonstrated immense resilience last week, securing a thrilling one-point win (75-74) over Geelong at the Adelaide Oval. In team selection news, Izak Rankine is out another week as the team is playing it safe with him following a calf setback, but the squad welcomes a major structural boost as Riley Thilthorpe returns from suspension. Under Matthew Nicks, Adelaide has established an aggressive, high-pressure brand of football, but their ultimate challenge will be replicating that intensity away from home through disciplined intercept marking and swift counter-attacks.
Recent H2H History
Recent history suggests we are in for another nail-biter, especially looking back at their Round 2 clash earlier this year. The Bulldogs took the points in Adelaide, winning 14.10 (94) to 13.10 (88), but they had to do it the hard way. The Dogs looked in a commanding position early, but the Crows stormed back with a massive second-half charge, forcing the Bulldogs to desperately hold on in the final minutes. Adelaide will also take plenty of confidence from the last time these two met at Marvel Stadium last year, where the Crows outworked the Dogs to walk away with an 11-point victory.
Bulldogs or Crows? Here’s Our Best Bet!
While the Western Bulldogs have home ground advantage and that flawless 6-0 record in tight finishes, this game feels like a prime opportunity for a Crows upset. If Adelaide can break even in the ruck battle and bring their signature heat, the fast deck at Marvel Stadium will suit their counter-attacking style. The Bulldogs have been playing with fire in close games all year, and their luck might run out against a desperate Adelaide outfit. The Crows also have the fresher legs having had their bye a fortnight ago, while the Dogs will be looking forward to their freshen up in Round 16. Expect the Crows to outlast the Dogs in a cracking contest.
Adelaide to Win
$2.15 (2 Units)
Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide Prop Bet
Izak Rankine missing another game is bad news for the Crows, but it is good news for Jake Soligo’s midfield minutes. After 0% and 4% CBA’s in Round 10 and 11, Soligo attended 48% of CBA’s last week with Rankine out of the side. His uptick in midfield time resulted in 22 disposals, which was his best mark for the month. His role should remain the same on Thursday night.
Jake Soligo 20+ Disposals
$2.25
Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide Same Game Multi
Ed Richards 25+ Disposals: He’s averaging a tick over 25 disposals per game this season, but that’s gone over 27 per game over the last three weeks. He remains strong value.
Jake Soligo 20+ Disposals: For the reasons mentioned above in our prop bet.
Alex Neal-Bullen 15+ Disposals: He’s averaging 17.4 disposals per game this year and has reached the 15-disposals mark in nine of his 11 outings.
Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide Match Info & Betting Odds
Date: Thursday 11th June
Time: 7:30pm AEST
Location: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Odds: Western Bulldogs $1.73 vs Adelaide $2.12
Line: -4.5
Points: 180.5
Where to Watch Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide
You can watch the Bulldogs vs Crows live and ad-free on Kayo Sports.
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