Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 2, 2024
Last updated: Mar 24, 2024, 1:35AM | Published: Mar 20, 2024, 7:03AM
The Western Bulldogs will face Gold Coast in AFL Round 2 action at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, starting at 1:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast game, plus the latest betting odds and goalscorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast
Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Western Bulldogs-Gold Coast AFL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Bulldogs a 56% chance of winning against the Suns at Marvel Stadium.
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Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast: Odds
The latest betting odds for Sunday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Bulldogs $1.66, Gold Coast $2.48
- Line: Bulldogs -9.5 ($2.06), Gold Coast +9.5 ($1.92)
- Total (Over/Under 159.5 Points): Over $1.80, Under $2.06
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Bulldogs at $1.66 and Gold Coast at $2.48.
The Bulldogs are listed as 9.5-point favourites against the Suns, with odds of $2.06 currently on offer at TAB.
For the underdog Suns (+9.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $1.92.
The Over/Under for Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast sits at 159.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.80 and odds for the Under at $2.06.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Suns (+9.5) have a 56% chance of covering the line, while the 159.5-point Over/Under has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Gold Coast at $2.48 with (3.3% edge)
- Line: Gold Coast +9.5 at $1.92 with Betfair (56% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 159.5 at $2.06 with Betfair (53% probability) 🔥
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Our Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast betting tips are based on complex modelling and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
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Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium on Sunday has the Bulldogs winning 81-76.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast on Sunday, including pre-match predictions, expert tips, and live scores.
Bulldogs vs Gold Coast: Goal Scorers
Are you looking for Bulldogs vs Gold Coast goalscorer tips? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Western's Aaron Naughton is the most likely player to kick the first goal in Western vs Gold Coast.
Naughton has a 7.3% chance of kicking the first goal at Marvel Stadium, while the Bulldogs star has an 86.2% chance of kicking a goal at any time during the game.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Western Bulldogs
- Aaron Naughton: 7.3% probability
- Jamarra Ugle-Hagan: 6.7% probability
- Cody Weightman: 5.2% probability
- Marcus Bontempelli: 4.6% probability
- Sam Darcy: 3.4% probability
Gold Coast
- Ben King: 6.4% probability
- Jack Lukosius: 5.0% probability
- Ben Ainsworth: 4.0% probability
- Levi Casboult: 3.5% probability
- Alex Sexton: 3.0% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Western Bulldogs
- Aaron Naughton: 86.2% probability
- Jamarra Ugle-Hagan: 82.5% probability
- Cody Weightman: 75.9% probability
- Marcus Bontempelli: 69.0% probability
- Sam Darcy: 57.2% probability
Gold Coast
- Ben King: 85.8% probability
- Jack Lukosius: 74.8% probability
- Ben Ainsworth: 67.8% probability
- Levi Casboult: 62.3% probability
- Alex Sexton: 58.5% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Bulldogs vs Gold Coast match at Marvel Stadium.
As always, check out our Best Bets for betting tips for every AFL match, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
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Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast: Preview
The AFL Round 2 clash between the Bulldogs and Suns at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence at 1:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast
- Date: Sunday 24 March 2024
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Bulldogs vs Gold Coast predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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