AFL Rd 13 fixture, match previews & betting predictions

As we pass the halfway point of the 2024 AFL Premiership season, just four points separate third to 10th on the ladder. With Port Adelaide and Fremantle both on their bye, below are our free betting tips for all eight matches of round 13.

Adelaide Crows vs Richmond Tigers

Thursday, June 6 – 7pm ACST – Adelaide Oval

Sitting 10 points outside the top eight, Adelaide have an excellent chance to keep their slim finals hopes alive as they welcome the struggling Richmond. As the Tigers’ injury list continues to grow, expect the Crows to build some crucial percentage at home as the biggest betting favourites of the weekend.

Western Bulldogs vs Brisbane Lions

Friday, June 7 – 7:40pm AEST – Marvel Stadium

After beating Collingwood last Friday night, the Western Bulldogs are among the form sides in the AFL. With three wins in their last four games, they sit four points outside the top eight and enter as betting favourites for their clash against Brisbane. The 2023 grand finalists have struggled to match the form they showed last year, but their record at Marvel Stadium is strong and a big statement is needed to salvage their season.

Hawthorn Hawks vs GWS Giants

Saturday, June 8 – 1:45pm AEST – University of Tasmania Stadium

Having won four of their last five matches, Hawthorn have turned their season around and become a tricky team to face. Heading down to Launceston, they enter as slight underdogs against the GWS Giants, who should be well rested after their bye last weekend. While there is a big gaps between these teams on the ladder, form tells a different story, so expect a tight contest.

West Coast Eagles vs North Melbourne Kangaroos

Saturday, June 8 – 2:45pm AWST – Optus Stadium

It’s 16th versus 18th on Saturday afternoon in Perth, yet West Coast enter as strong favourites against North Melbourne. Much-improved after a disappointing 2023, the Eagles — despite missing exciting youngster Harley Reid — should be too strong for the winless Kangaroos. It is hard to see the visitors causing an upset, but their betting odds haven’t been this short since round six, which gives some hope to North Melbourne supporters.

St Kilda Saints vs Gold Coast Suns

Saturday, June 8 – 7:30pm AEST – Marvel Stadium

Sitting in 15th on the ladder, the pressure has slightly eased on St Kilda after they beat West Coast last Saturday. They comes in as slight underdogs for their clash with the eighth-placed Gold Coast, but given Damien Hardwick’s men are winless on the road this season, there some optimism around the Saints’ chances. If the Suns are serious about playing finals in 2024, this is a must-win clash.

Sydney Swans vs Geelong Cats

Sunday, June 9 – 3:20pm AEST – SCG

With a six-point gap and a game in hand, the Sydney Swans are the best side in the AFL right now. However, as they welcome Geelong to the SCG, they will be hoping to break a run of poor results against the Cats. Chris Scott’s men had a handy win against the Tigers in round 12, but given they had lost their previous four matches, it is hard to see them upsetting the Swans in Sydney.

Essendon Bombers vs Carlton Blues

Sunday, June 9 – 7:20pm AEST – MCG

After securing an impressive win over Port Adelaide on the road last Thursday, Carlton enter this clash against Essendon as strong favourites with top AFL bookmakers, despite sitting lower on the ladder. A loss to the Suns in round 12 broke the Bombers’ seven-game unbeaten streak, but they remain second on the ladder. With both sides hunting a top-four spot, this looks set to be a thrilling match.

Collingwood Magpies vs Melbourne Demons

Monday, June 10 – 3:20pm AEST – MCG

The traditional King’s Birthday clash between Collingwood and Melbourne looks set to be a thriller as both sides look to bounce back from defeats in round 12. With the Demons coming off an embarrassing 92-point defeat to Fremantle, the injury-hit Magpies are slight favourites with top Australian bookmakers. The winners will find themselves back in the top eight, while the losers risk falling a long way back from the finals spots.

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