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As the West Coast Eagles prepare to host the Richmond Tigers on May 2, 2026, the matchup promises to be an intriguing contest in the AFL. The Eagles enter the game with a modest recent record, having secured victories in just 2 of their last 5 matches. However, they will benefit from home advantage, where they traditionally perform better, as indicated by the betting odds of 1.42 for a home win.
Conversely, Richmond Tigers are struggling, with no wins in their last 5 fixtures. This recent form highlights potential vulnerabilities in their game, particularly in key areas such as defensive solidity and scoring efficiency. The betting odds of 2.9 for an away victory reflect their current challenges and the Eagles’ perceived upper hand heading into the clash.
From a tactical standpoint, the Eagles will likely aim to exploit their home ground familiarity, leveraging their strengths in ball movement and contested possession. Meanwhile, the Tigers will need to regroup strategically to overcome their current slump.
With our model predicting a 64.7% chance of a home win and a 35.3% likelihood for an away victory, this matchup is poised for competitive intensity, though no outcomes are guaranteed. Fans can anticipate a closely fought contest as both teams seek to turn the tide.
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| West Coast 67.4% |
Richmond 32.6% |
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Betting Odds
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1.38 | 2.75 |
Latest Results
| 19.04.26 West Coast Eagles – Fremantle Dockers – 41:97 11.04.26 Geelong Cats – West Coast Eagles – 122:76 04.04.26 West Coast Eagles – Sydney Swans – 35:163 28.03.26 Port Adelaide Power – West Coast Eagles – 90:92 22.03.26 West Coast Eagles – North Melbourne Kangaroos – 111:94 |
24.04.26 Richmond Tigers – Melbourne Demons – 72:126 18.04.26 North Melbourne Kangaroos – Richmond Tigers – 130:55 12.04.26 Greater Western Sydney Giants – Richmond Tigers – 131:75 04.04.26 Richmond Tigers – Port Adelaide Power – 48:90 28.03.26 Fremantle Dockers – Richmond Tigers – 103:43 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 19.07.25 West Coast Eagles – Richmond Tigers – 56:105 10.05.25 Richmond Tigers – West Coast Eagles – 81:79 14.04.24 West Coast Eagles – Richmond Tigers – 109:70 16.07.23 West Coast Eagles – Richmond Tigers – 60:98 05.05.23 Richmond Tigers – West Coast Eagles – 104:58 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | %% | Pts | |||
| 1 | Sydney Swans | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 814:457 | 178.12 | 24 |
| 2 | Fremantle Dockers | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 644:468 | 137.61 | 24 |
| 3 | Hawthorn Hawks | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 736:591 | 124.53 | 24 |
| 4 | Melbourne Demons | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 697:678 | 102.80 | 20 |
| 5 | North Melbourne | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 580:480 | 120.83 | 16 |
| 6 | Gold Coast Suns | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 723:632 | 114.40 | 16 |
| 7 | Collingwood Magpies | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 573:520 | 110.19 | 16 |
| 8 | Geelong Cats | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 656:604 | 108.61 | 16 |
| 9 | Western Bulldogs | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 618:673 | 91.83 | 16 |
| 10 | Port Adelaide Power | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 628:558 | 112.54 | 12 |
| 11 | Brisbane Lions | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 592:530 | 111.70 | 12 |
| 12 | Adelaide Crows | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 534:507 | 105.33 | 12 |
| 13 | St Kilda Saints | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 514:555 | 92.61 | 8 |
| 14 | GWS Giants | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 500:576 | 86.81 | 8 |
| 15 | West Coast Eagles | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 427:697 | 61.26 | 8 |
| 16 | Carlton Blues | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 565:704 | 80.26 | 4 |
| 17 | Essendon Bombers | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 570:782 | 72.89 | 4 |
| 18 | Richmond Tigers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 424:783 | 54.15 | 0 |
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