Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood Magpies Prediction: Pies will edge the Bulldogs in this competitive fixture

At Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Western Bulldogs will play host to the Collingwood Magpies in week 2 of the Australian Football League. The two teams won their last weekend and will hope for a similar result here. Below, I will preview this game and offer free betting options. 

Western Bulldogs

The Western Bulldogs opened their season with a win over North Melbourne last weekend and will hope to continue in that direction. In a 113-97 contest, Western Bulldogs needed solid first and last quarter performances to win, ending 33-10 and 34-25. However, the home team performances have been solid heading into this game, defeating North Melbourne, GWS Giants, and Hawthorn Hawks, ending 138-42, 98-61, and 66-77. Ahead of this game, Western Bulldogs have lost only two of their last eleven matches, coming against Adelaide Crows and Hawthorn Hawks. 

Collingwood Magpies

The Collingwood Magpies picked up their first win of the season the previous weekend against Port Adelaide Power and will hope things go their way again. In a dominating 136-45 contest, Collingwood Magpies dominated each quarter, winning 41-20, 20-7, 44-8, and 31-10. However, it is crucial to note that Collingwood Magpies started their season with a defeat at the hands of GWS Giants, ending in a 104-52 score. Ahead of this game, Collingwood Magpies are seated 6th in the league log with a 126.17 percentile. 

Expert Betting Tips

I do like the Western Bulldogs after their performance against North Melbourne last weekend, but I do not see them having an easy take here. While the Collingwood Magpies struggled in their opening game, the visitors stepped up last weekend, showing their desire and ability to turn things around. This should be a well-demanding contest, but I feel the Collingwood Magpies have more quality that can win matches for them. Also, recent meetings between these teams have ended with close results and a focus on offensive play, with this one not expected to be any different. 

Our first option is a win for the Collingwood Magpies with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet

Our second option is over 173.5 with odds at 1.89 on Bet365

Our last option is team 1 over 81.5 points with odds at 1.86 on Betway