Adelaide v St Kilda AFL Rd 1 betting tips | Sunday, March 16

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Adelaide v St Kilda Round 1 preview – AFL 2025

Adelaide will commence their 2025 AFL Premiership campaign with a home game against St Kilda at Adelaide Oval this Sunday.​

Top online bookmakers have the Crows as firm favourites at $1.40, while the Saints are priced at $3.25, with an 18.5-point line set for the contest. ​

St Kilda, eager to defy the odds, will need a standout performance from captain Jack Steele to challenge the Crows on their home turf.​

Meanwhile, Adelaide will look to stars like Rory Laird and Taylor Walker to lead their side to an opening-round victory.​

With both teams aiming for a strong start, expect a hard-fought battle at Adelaide

Adelaide vs St Kilda team news

Adelaide will introduce young midfielder Sid Draper for his AFL debut, injecting fresh talent into their lineup.

St Kilda faces several injury setbacks, notably with forward Mitch Owens sidelined due to a shoulder injury, joining Max King, Dan Butler, and Cooper Sharman on the list of absentees.

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Former Western Bulldogs midfielder Jack Macrae will make his first official appearance for the Saints, expected to bolster their midfield depth and experience. ​

Despite being labeled as underdogs, St Kilda’s coach Ross Lyon remains optimistic about the team’s prospects, emphasizing the unpredictability of the competition and the potential for emerging players to step up.

Adelaide vs St Kilda prediction

The Crows’ attacking focal point, Taylor Walker, looms as a major threat and offers great value at $4.10 to kick three or more goals with BetOnline.

Midfield dominance will be key, and Matt Crouch is expected to be at the heart of it averaging 32.4 disposals against St Kilda, making his 30+ disposals at $2.80 with BetOnline a must.

Meanwhile, Ben Keays should be a reliable accumulator in Adelaide’s engine room, and his line of 20+ disposals at $2.40 with BetOnline is well worth considering.

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