Fremantle Football Club vs Western Bulldogs Prediction: Can Western Bulldogs Pull Off an Upset?

This is the first time in the history of Australian Footy League, that Fremantle Dockers will be taking on Western Bulldogs in the final. When these two played in the Round 21 fixture, Dockers managed to pull off a 95-78 win against Bulldogs. Considering the stats of now, Western Bulldogs will look to take on Fremantle and register a win. 

Fremantle Dockers lately improved their game form after losing to Richmond Tigers and Melbourne. For the upcoming contest against Bulldogs, Fremantle will be missing out Nat Fyfe, Lloyd Meek, Bailey Banfield, and Darcy Tucker. In order to give a tough competition, few reinforcements have been made to the side with Jye Amiss, Rory Lobb, and Griffin Logue coming in as replacements. Fremantle Dockers have taken a mark from 16.2% of their inside 50s, the worst percentage in the league. Moreover, Dockers have conceded a score from 14.3% of their opponent’s intercept possessions, ranking them 1st defensively.

Going in the contest, Western Bulldogs is carrying a 12-10 win loss record with 1973 points scored and 1812 points conceded. For the upcoming game against Fremantle Dockers, Western Bulldogs had made few positive changes to their playing squad which includes the coming in of Jason Johannisen, Alex Keath, and Toby McLean. However, Josh Bruce, Tom Liberatore, Taylor Duryea, and Robbie McComb will miss out the contest. Talking about their overall progress in the contest, Bulldogs have conceded a score from 35.8% of their defensive half turnovers. Moreover, the Bulldogs have scored 19.6 points per game from forward half stoppages, highlighting their strength.

Going in the contest, both teams will look to play according to their strengths, giving a tough time to their opponents. The game total is expected to be over 155 as the game is all set to be a high scoring one. I will back Western Bulldogs to win, upsetting the hosts. 

• Western Bulldogs to Win for 2.464
• Total Over 150.5 for 1.9
• Handiсap Western Bulldogs (+13.5) for 1.9