Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 21, 2024
Last updated: Aug 2, 2024, 9:02AM | Published: Jul 28, 2024, 11:33AM
The Western Bulldogs will take on Melbourne in AFL Round 21 action at Marvel Stadium on Friday, commencing at 7:15pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne game, as well as the latest betting odds and goalscorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne AFL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Bulldogs a 77% chance of defeating the Demons in Round 21 of the 2024 AFL season.
Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne: Odds
The current betting odds for Friday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Bulldogs $1.37, Melbourne $3.70
- Line: Bulldogs -21.5 ($1.97), Melbourne +21.5 ($2.00)
- Total (Over/Under 167.5 Points): Over $1.94, Under $2.04
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Bulldogs at $1.37 and Melbourne at $3.70.
The Bulldogs are 21.5-point favourites against the Demons, with odds of $1.97 available at Betfair.
For the underdog Demons (+21.5) to cover the line, Betfair offers odds of $2.00.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 167.5 with Betfair, which has odds of $1.94 for the over and $2.04 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Demons (+21.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 167.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Bulldogs at $1.37 with Betfair (77% probability) 🔥
- Line: Melbourne +21.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 167.5 at $2.04 with Betfair (56% probability) 🔥
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Today's Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne betting tips are based on world-class simulations and gambling expertise to provide you with the best possible advice every time.
Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne at Marvel Stadium this Friday is the Bulldogs winning 92-72.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Bulldogs vs Melbourne: Goal Scorers
Searching for Bulldogs vs Melbourne goalscorer tips? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Western's Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is the most likely player to kick the first goal in Western vs Melbourne.
Ugle-Hagan has a 7.3% chance of kicking the first goal at Marvel Stadium, while the Bulldogs star has an 87.5% 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
- Jamarra Ugle-Hagan: 7.3% probability
- Aaron Naughton: 6.7% probability
- Cody Weightman: 5.7% probability
- Rhylee West: 4.5% probability
- Sam Darcy: 4.2% probability
Melbourne
- Bayley Fritsch: 5.5% probability
- Kysaiah Pickett: 4.8% probability
- Jacob van Rooyen: 4.6% probability
- Jake Melksham: 4.2% probability
- Harrison Petty: 3.2% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Western Bulldogs
- Jamarra Ugle-Hagan: 87.5% probability
- Aaron Naughton: 85.1% probability
- Cody Weightman: 81.0% probability
- Rhylee West: 73.2% probability
- Sam Darcy: 69.5% probability
Melbourne
- Bayley Fritsch: 81.6% probability
- Kysaiah Pickett: 75.3% probability
- Jacob van Rooyen: 73.5% probability
- Jake Melksham: 69.5% probability
- Daniel Turner: 56.9% probability
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Bulldogs vs Melbourne match.
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Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne: Essential Details
The AFL Round 21 clash between the Bulldogs and Demons at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:15pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne
- Date: Friday 2 August 2024
- Time: 7:15pm AEST
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Our Bulldogs vs Melbourne predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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