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Western Bulldogs vs Richmond Tigers Prediction, Tips & Key Stats — AFL Round 20 2026
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.
What the numbers say
Across their last 2 meetings it is Western Bulldogs 2, Richmond Tigers 0, averaging 183 total points per game. Western Bulldogs have won 3 of their last 5. Richmond Tigers have won 0 of their last 5.
Last 2 meetings: Western Bulldogs 2, Richmond Tigers 0 — averaging 183 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
- 60 — 128 v Gold Coast Suns21 Mar 2026
- 43 — 103 @ Fremantle Dockers28 Mar 2026
- 48 — 90 v Port Adelaide Power4 Apr 2026
- 75 — 131 @ GWS Giants12 Apr 2026
- 55 — 130 @ North Melbourne Kangaroos19 Apr 2026
Western Bulldogs
- Marcus Bontempelli
118.0 SC avg · 26.8 disposals · 1.3 goals · 3.9 marks (17 games)
- Ed Richards
104.3 SC avg · 25.6 disposals · 0.8 goals · 4.1 marks (16 games)
- Bailey Dale
102.9 SC avg · 26.9 disposals · 0.1 goals · 4.6 marks (17 games)
- Tim English
97.3 SC avg · 14.6 disposals · 0.5 goals · 4.4 marks (11 games)
Richmond Tigers
- Tim Taranto
103.4 SC avg · 23.9 disposals · 0.7 goals · 3.0 marks (15 games)
- Toby Nankervis
101.2 SC avg · 15.3 disposals · 0.3 goals · 1.2 marks (6 games)
- Jayden Short
93.5 SC avg · 24.1 disposals · 0.1 goals · 7.1 marks (15 games)
- Jack Ross
93.0 SC avg · 22.2 disposals · 0.3 goals · 3.7 marks (14 games)
Go deeper before lockout
Matchup strength by position and full positional rankings for members — to sharpen your team and matchup analysis.
More this round: every fixture is listed on the Round 20 match previews page, with deeper club data on the Western Bulldogs and Richmond Tigers team hubs.