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Richmond Tigers vs West Coast Eagles

81.0 - 88.4
Model Score

MCG

West Coast Eagles -2.0 (6.2% edge)
Best Prop: Jayden Short Under 23.5 Disposals

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Tips and Prediction

Richmond vs West Coast, Round 21 2026

The Verdict

Richmond Tigers 4-1 in last 5. At the MCG, the model sees West Coast winning. Model has West Coast by 7.4. West Coast Eagles -2.0 is our top play.

Why This Matters

Market has Richmond by 2.0. Model has West Coast by 7.4. That 5.4-point gap gives West Coast a 6.2% spread edge.

Team News

Form and Injury Context

Latest information heading into Round 15

Richmond Tigers

Miller and Green expected back while Balta remains uncertain. Ben Miller, Steely Green in.

West Coast Eagles

Baker and Graham return to strengthen Eagles midfield. Liam Baker, Jack Graham in.

Statistical Comparison

Key Stats Dashboard

Five-game rolling averages - 2026 season

Richmond
West Coast
37.2 Clearances 35.2
Richmond adv
344.8 Disposals 331.8
Richmond adv
20.2 Shots at Goal 19.6
Richmond adv
47.2 Inside 50s 45
Richmond adv
8.6 Marks Inside 50 7.2
Richmond adv
The Key Number

Richmond hold a Disposals advantage: 344.8 vs 331.8 per game.

Form Guide

Last 5 Results

Richmond
LLLLL
Avg Scored61.8
Avg Conceded103.6
O/U Record9-9-0
ATS Record7-11
Home Record1-8
West Coast
LLLLL
Avg Scored63.8
Avg Conceded101.4
O/U Record7-11-0
ATS Record13-5
Away Record1-9
Head-to-Head

Recent Meetings

Last 5 matches

SeasonRndHomeScoreAwayWinnerATSO/U
2026 R8 West Coast Eagles 88 - 99 Richmond Tigers Richmond L O
2025 R19 West Coast Eagles 56 - 105 Richmond Tigers Richmond L O
2025 R9 Richmond Tigers 81 - 79 West Coast Eagles Richmond L U
2024 R5 West Coast Eagles 109 - 70 Richmond Tigers West Coast W O
2023 R18 West Coast Eagles 60 - 98 Richmond Tigers Richmond W U

Richmond Tigers 4-1 in last 5. The most recent clash saw Richmond win 88 - 99 at West Coast in R8 2026. Three of the last four meetings have produced Under totals.

Matchup Analysis

Form Analysis

Richmond Tigers Form Analysis

Last five: L L L L L. Richmond are in the middle of a 8-game losing run. Averaging 61.8 scored and 103.6 conceded over the past five games. Their Disposals home average sits at 344.8. Their home record 1-8 in 2026 gives context to where they sit right now.

West Coast Eagles Form Analysis

Last five: L L L L L. West Coast are in the middle of a 7-game losing run. Averaging 63.8 scored and 101.4 conceded over the past five games. Their Inside 50s away average sits at 45. Their away record 1-9 in 2026 gives context to where they sit right now.

Player Markets

Player Props & Watch List

Model disposal leans and standout performers from recent head-to-heads

PlayerTeamLineModel5g AvgLean
Jayden Short Richmond Tigers U23.5 18.2 21.6 UNDER -5.3
Tim Kelly West Coast Eagles U25.5 20.8 23.2 UNDER -4.7
Dion Prestia Richmond Tigers U22.5 18.6 20.2 UNDER -3.9
Tim Taranto Richmond Tigers U26.5 23.1 25.8 UNDER -3.4
Harley Reid West Coast Eagles U25.5 23.7 25.2 UNDER -1.8
Liam Baker West Coast Eagles O18.5 19.8 17.4 OVER +1.3

Note: in-play betting on AFL is prohibited online in Australia. All player prop markets must be placed pre-game.

H2H Standout Performers

Tim Taranto (Richmond)
Tim Taranto (Richmond), Midfielder. 24.2 disp / 0.71 gls avg.
Jayden Short (Richmond)
Jayden Short (Richmond), Defender. 23.7 disp / 0.12 gls avg.
Jack Ross (Richmond)
Jack Ross (Richmond), Midfielder. 22.5 disp / 0.27 gls avg. 29 disposals vs West Coast Eagles R8 2026.
Harley Reid (West Coast)
Harley Reid (West Coast), Midfielder. 24.1 disp / 0.68 gls avg. 26 disposals vs Richmond Tigers R8 2026.
Tim Kelly (West Coast)
Tim Kelly (West Coast), Midfielder. 23.5 disp / 0.06 gls avg. 30 disposals vs Richmond Tigers R8 2026.
Tom McCarthy (West Coast)
Tom McCarthy (West Coast), Defender. 22.7 disp / 0.06 gls avg.
Model Bets

Ranked Bet Recommendations

MarketBetLinePriceEdgeConfidenceNotes
Spread West Coast Eagles -2.0 -2.0 $1.90 6.2% edge Moderate Model has West Coast Eagles winning by 7.4. Market line: 2.0. Edge: 6.2%.
Prop Jayden Short Under 23.5 23.5 N/A 5.3% edge None Model has Jayden Short at 18.2 vs line 23.5. (price not available from market)
Our Verdict

Prediction & Best Bet

Predicted Score
81.0 - 88.4
Richmond - West Coast
Best Prop
Jayden Short Under 23.5 Disposals
Top Edge
Spread: 6.2%
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