Adelaide v Fremantle tips, prediction & odds; AFL Rd 5 Preview 2021

Welcome to our Adelaide v Fremantle tips, prediction and odds analysis for what is shaping as an intriguing contest at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday. 

Adelaide ($1.73) has been backed into warm favouritism, but Fremantle ($2.13) does have some claims in this match, particularly with Rory Sloane missing through injury. 

The Crows have started with a 3-1 record and have an opportunity to further entrech themselves in the top six. Last start, the Crows were 41-point victors over struggling North Melbourne, which is not as impressive as it sounds given their opponent’s woes. 

Fremantle recorded a 15-point win over Hawthorn with the end result flattering for the Hawks, with the home team missing many opportunities and kicking 13.18 for the match. This performance squared the dockers win-loss ledger at 2-2. 

Adelaide’s list depth is going to be tested thoroughly in the next fortnight with Sloane joining the likes of Matt Crouch, Wayne Milera and Daniel Talia on the sidelines. Brodie Smith is regarded as some chance of playing with his knee injury suffered against North Melbourne, but Shane McAdam is unlikely. 

Fremantle will receive an injection of talent at the selection table, but they will be without Hayden Young, who has suffered a serious hamstring injury. Rory Lobb, Lachie Schultz, Darcy Tucker and Brandon Walker are all in the picture to earn a call up. 

Continue reading for our free Adelaide v Fremantle betting tips, prediction and odds analysis for their clash at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday.

Start:	1.10pm AEST, April 18
Venue:	Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Head-to-head odds:	Adelaide ($1.73) v Fremantle ($2.13)
Line betting:	Adelaide -5.5 points ($1.90) v Fremantle +5.5 ($1.90)
Premiership odds:	Adelaide $51; Fremantle $67

Adelaide v Fremantle tips

WGL’s AFL betting expert has assessed the markets and found some Adelaide v Fremantle tips:

Adelaide Crows v Fremantle Dockers prediction 18/4

Betting on Fremantle to win on the road is a huge call, but we think Sloane’s injury might really hurt the Crows. They are already missing midfield barometer Crouch and Sloane is their other major ball-winner, which could leave too much up to role players like Paul Seedsman and Ben Keays. Fremantle has the talent through the midfield with Nat Fyfe, Andrew Brayshaw and Adam Cerra, while big forward Matt Taberner provides a presence and contest for the likes of Michael Walters to cash in. Our final Adelaide v Fremantle prediction? Dockers by 11 points. 

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