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Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood Magpies Prediction, Tips & Preview - AFL Round 25 2026
Who wins Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood Magpies? Our form-based model leans Western Bulldogs by 12-23. Read the full preview below.
A free, data-led preview built from real results and season averages: head-to-head history, recent form and the key players on each side.
Western Bulldogs by 12-23
Model score: Western Bulldogs 88–76 Collingwood Magpies
Total points: the model's 164-point expected total leans lower-scoring than a typical AFL game (~176 combined points).
How this works: our model averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games, matches attack against defence, and adds an 8-point home-ground adjustment. A data lean, not a certainty: injuries and team news can move it.
What the numbers say
Across their last 3 meetings it is Western Bulldogs 2, Collingwood Magpies 1, averaging 172.7 total points per game. Western Bulldogs have won 3 of their last 5. Collingwood Magpies have won 2 of their last 5.
Last 3 meetings: Western Bulldogs 2, Collingwood Magpies 1, averaging 172.7 total points per game.
- 134–53 v GWS Giants14 Mar 2026
- 94–88 @ Adelaide Crows20 Mar 2026
- 99–65 v Essendon Bombers5 Apr 2026
- 64–104 @ Hawthorn Hawks11 Apr 2026
- 56–131 @ Geelong Cats17 Apr 2026
- 79–93 v Adelaide Crows14 Mar 2026
- 87–54 v GWS Giants27 Mar 2026
- 65–119 @ Brisbane Lions2 Apr 2026
- 39–45 v Fremantle Dockers10 Apr 2026
- 88–83 @ Carlton Blues16 Apr 2026
Western Bulldogs
- Marcus Bontempelli
117.2 SC avg · 26.3 disposals · 1.4 goals · 4.1 marks (22 games)
- Ed Richards
111.1 SC avg · 26.0 disposals · 0.9 goals · 3.7 marks (22 games)
- Bailey Dale
102.3 SC avg · 27.0 disposals · 0.1 goals · 4.6 marks (18 games)
- Tim English
100.1 SC avg · 14.7 disposals · 0.4 goals · 4.7 marks (15 games)
Collingwood Magpies
- Nick Daicos
119.5 SC avg · 34.9 disposals · 1.1 goals · 4.0 marks (22 games)
- Josh Daicos
95.5 SC avg · 27.2 disposals · 0.0 goals · 5.9 marks (23 games)
- Darcy Cameron
94.0 SC avg · 17.6 disposals · 0.1 goals · 3.7 marks (22 games)
- Jordan De Goey
86.2 SC avg · 21.7 disposals · 0.9 goals · 5.0 marks (21 games)
Go deeper before lockout
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More this round: every fixture is listed on the Round 25 match previews page, with deeper club data on the Western Bulldogs and Collingwood Magpies team hubs.