Western Bulldogs vs Richmond Tigers Prediction: Western Bulldogs looking to continue head-to-head winning streak against Richmond Tigers

Western Bulldogs vs Richmond Tigers: Prediction and Odds on the Match on June 22, 2025

In round fifteen of the Australian Football League, the Western Bulldogs will play the Richmond Tigers at Marvel Stadium. The home side, Western Bulldogs, are well favoured, while the Richmond Tigers come in as underdogs. How will this game unfold? Below, I preview this game and offer predictions.

Western Bulldogs: Form and Statistics

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has made a return to Western Bulldogs training, reportedly apologising to teammates for his behaviour earlier this year. His comeback to Whitten Oval signals a potential return to playing for the Bulldogs, having not featured for the club so far this season due to an extended period away from the game for personal reasons. The former Western Carolina receiver had 1,281 receiving yards and 8 TDs in three seasons with the Bulldogs, including a career-high 794-yard season in 2024. Always a need for productive pass catchers. In the last match, Riley Garcia's performance records 39 disposals, 14 kicks, 25 handballs, 3 tackles, 7 intercepts, 11 clearances, 8 inside 50s, and 8 score involvements. The Western Bulldogs complete the Home-and-Away double over St Kilda for the first time since 2008.

Western Bulldogs: Team News and Lineup

Western Bulldogs forward Laitham Vandermeer has signed a three-year contract extension, tying him to the club until the end of 2028. Jasper Alger will become the eighth debutant to wear the jumper this year, when we take on the Bulldogs on Sunday. 

Western Bulldogs Team List

B: N.Coffield, J.O’Donnell, B.Williams

HB: L.Bramble, R.Lobb, B.Dale

C: R.Sanders, E.Richards, J.Freijah

HF: A.Treloar, A.Naughton, M.Kennedy

F: L.Vandermeer, S.Darcy, R.West

FOLL: T.English, M.Bontempelli - C, T.Liberatore

I/C (FROM): J.Busslinger, S.Davidson, J.Dolan, J.Harmes, C.Hynes, L.Jaques, B.Khamis, L.McNeil

In: - N.Coffield, J.Busslinger, J.Harmes, L.Jaques

Out: - L.Cleary (Omitted)

Richmond Tigers: Form and Statistics

Tom Lynch has delivered on the biggest stages during his Richmond career. Since defeating West Coast by two points in Round 9, Richmond has lost four matches in a row. Notably, three of those losses were decided by less than a goal, including a Round 12 defeat to GWS, where it seemed they had the match in the bag. On a brighter note, Tim Taranto picked up 25 disposals against Sydney, while Jacob Hopper contributed with 22 disposals. Both players are averaging 26 disposals per game in 2025. However, despite the efforts of this duo, Richmond currently ranks 17th for clearances and 18th for center clearances over the past five rounds.

Richmond Tigers: Team News and Lineup

Richmond now has 7 senior-listed players out of contract in 2026 - Lynch, Prestia, McIntosh, Sonsie, Smith, Dow, Young. Will need to free up at least 3 spots for the ND and for rookie elevations. Also, there are 5 rookies OOC in 2026: Gray, Blight, Bauer, OHB & Colina.

Richmond Tigers Team List

B: B.Miller, N.Balta, N.Broad

HB: S.Banks, T.Brown, N.Vlastuin

C: H.Ralphsmith, D.Prestia, L.Trainor

HF: J.Ross, S.Campbell, S.Green

F: R.Mansell, T.Lynch, J.Faull

FOLL: T.Nankervis - C, T.Taranto, J.Hopper

I/C (FROM): K.Smith, K.McIntosh, J.Blight, T.Sonsie, T.Sims, J.Trezise, M.Lefau, J.Alger

In: - J.Blight, J.Trezise, M.Lefau, J.Alger

Out: - K.McAuliffe (Injured)

Western Bulldogs vs Richmond Tigers Head-Head Statistics

In the last five meetings between the Western Bulldogs and Richmond Tigers, the home side easily dominated with three wins. In the last win, it ended in a 42-133 score margin for Western Bulldogs.

Western Bulldogs vs Richmond Tigers Betting Tips & Odds

• Currently, the Bulldogs are in 8th place on the ladder with a 7-6 win-loss record, while Richmond is struggling in 17th with a 3-10 record. The bookies have the Western Bulldogs to win at 1.04 odds for the 1xbet bookmaker.
• The Western Bulldogs have been dominant in their recent matches, winning their past four games against teams in the bottom half of the ladder by an average margin of 81 points. Over 174.5 points is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.89.
• Richmond had the bye in Round 14. Before that, they posted a disappointing scoreline of 4.12 in a 44-point loss to Sydney, who themselves have not been in great form recently. A win for the Tigers is available on Bet365 with odds at 11.00.
• Over the past five rounds, the Bulldogs rank 2nd for scoring, while Richmond sits at 17th. Bailey Dale has been a standout player, averaging 34 disposals in the past five rounds. Western Bulldogs first scored a play goal at 2.75 odds for the Bet365 bookmark.

Western Bulldogs vs Richmond Tigers Match Prediction 22 June 2025

Good to see Nick Coffield back playing at the AFL level; he hasn't played since round 22 last year. Hope he goes well on Sunday. Led by comeback kid Sam Darcy, the Western Bulldogs can break into the top eight with a victory over Richmond at Marvel Stadium in round 15. Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs have been the greatest beneficiaries of the father-son rule over the past 25 years in terms of quantity and quality. I'm still worried about Jedd Busslinger; he gets beaten in one-on-one situations too often. Yes, he gets a lot of disposals, but I think he needs to improve. I don't think he will get the spot back. The more I see Luke Trainor play, the more I like what he adds to Richmond. By the time the Tigers make the finals again, this guy will be one of the most respected defenders in the league. The Tigers have a good mix of young and old, too. I thought Pitura was going to be a good player, but never kicked on. Maxfield was a good player; he ended up at the Swans. I remember he took a hanger over Mark Harvey in that game. Imagine going back to 2016 and telling a long-suffering Richmond Tigers supporter that they would win 3 out of the next 4 premierships. They would lock you up and throw away the key. Western Bulldogs have won the last three head-to-head meetings between the teams. I have them to win this match.

Our match prediction is handicap W1(-50.5) with odds at 1.91 on 1Xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip is over 174.5 points with odds at 1.89 on Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final match prediction is Western Bulldogs (over 42.5) total points with odds at 1.87 on Betway.