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Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne Kangaroos

99.2 - 73.0
Model Score

Marvel Stadium

Western Bulldogs -19.0 (8.1% edge)
Best Prop: Marcus Bontempelli Over 26.5 Disposals

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Tips and Prediction

Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne, Round 22 2026

The Verdict

Western Bulldogs 5-0 in last 5. At Marvel Stadium, the model sees Western Bulldogs winning. Model has Western Bulldogs by 26.2. Western Bulldogs -19.0 is our top play.

Why This Matters

Market has Western Bulldogs by 19.0. Model has Western Bulldogs by 26.2. That 7.2-point gap gives Western Bulldogs a 8.1% spread edge.

Team News

Form and Injury Context

Latest information heading into Round 22

Western Bulldogs

Team news not yet available.

North Melbourne Kangaroos

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Statistical Comparison

Key Stats Dashboard

Five-game rolling averages - 2026 season

Western Bulldogs
North Melbourne
40 Rebound 50s 42.6
North Melbourne adv
37.8 Clearances 32.8
Western Bulldogs adv
343.6 Disposals 378.2
North Melbourne adv
45.6 Inside 50s 47.6
North Melbourne adv
53.8 Tackles 49
Western Bulldogs adv
The Key Number

North Melbourne hold a Disposals advantage: 378.2 vs 343.6 per game.

Form Guide

Last 5 Results

Western Bulldogs
LWWWL
Avg Scored72.8
Avg Conceded70.8
O/U Record5-14-0
ATS Record10-9
Home Record6-3
North Melbourne
LLLLL
Avg Scored71.6
Avg Conceded89.2
O/U Record10-9-0
ATS Record10-9
Away Record2-7
Head-to-Head

Recent Meetings

Last 5 matches

SeasonRndHomeScoreAwayWinnerATSO/U
2025 R17 North Melbourne Kangaroos 85 - 134 Western Bulldogs Western Bulldogs W O
2025 R1 Western Bulldogs 113 - 97 North Melbourne Kangaroos Western Bulldogs L O
2024 R23 Western Bulldogs 138 - 42 North Melbourne Kangaroos Western Bulldogs W O
2024 R16 North Melbourne Kangaroos 60 - 77 Western Bulldogs Western Bulldogs W U
2023 R14 North Melbourne Kangaroos 84 - 105 Western Bulldogs Western Bulldogs W O

Western Bulldogs 5-0 in last 5. The most recent clash saw Western Bulldogs win 85 - 134 at North Melbourne in R17 2025. Three of the last four meetings have produced Under totals.

Matchup Analysis

Form Analysis

Western Bulldogs Form Analysis

Last five: L W W W L. Western Bulldogs are in mixed recent form. Averaging 72.8 scored and 70.8 conceded over the past five games. Their Disposals home average sits at 343.6. Their home record 6-3 in 2026 gives context to where they sit right now.

North Melbourne Kangaroos Form Analysis

Last five: L L L L L. North Melbourne are in the middle of a 5-game losing run. Averaging 71.6 scored and 89.2 conceded over the past five games. Their Inside 50s away average sits at 47.6. Their away record 2-7 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
Marcus Bontempelli Western Bulldogs O26.5 31.0 23.2 OVER +4.5
Thomas Liberatore Western Bulldogs U24.5 21.1 23.6 UNDER -3.4
Caleb Daniel North Melbourne Kangaroos U25.5 23.3 22.2 UNDER -2.2
Luke Parker North Melbourne Kangaroos U25.5 23.4 25.2 UNDER -2.1
Ed Richards Western Bulldogs U25.5 24.4 26.2 UNDER -1.1
Luke Davies-Uniacke North Melbourne Kangaroos U25.5 25.3 25.0 UNDER -0.2

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H2H Standout Performers

Bailey Dale (Western Bulldogs)
Bailey Dale (Western Bulldogs), Defender. 26.9 disp / 0.12 gls avg.
Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs)
Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs), Midfielder. 26.4 disp / 1.35 gls avg. 25 disposals vs North Melbourne Kangaroos R17 2025.
Ryley Sanders (Western Bulldogs)
Ryley Sanders (Western Bulldogs), Forward. 24.2 disp / 0.22 gls avg.
Harry Sheezel (North Melbourne)
Harry Sheezel (North Melbourne), Midfielder. 31.2 disp / 0.55 gls avg.
Luke Parker (North Melbourne)
Luke Parker (North Melbourne), Defender. 25.5 disp / 0.1 gls avg.
Luke Davies-Uniacke (North Melbourne)
Luke Davies-Uniacke (North Melbourne), Midfielder. 25.0 disp / 0.25 gls avg.
Model Bets

Ranked Bet Recommendations

MarketBetLinePriceEdgeConfidenceNotes
Spread Western Bulldogs -19.0 -19.0 $1.90 8.1% edge Moderate Model has Western Bulldogs winning by 26.2. Market line: 19.0. Edge: 8.1%.
Prop Marcus Bontempelli Over 26.5 26.5 N/A 4.5% edge None Model has Marcus Bontempelli at 31.0 vs line 26.5. (price not available from market)
Our Verdict

Prediction & Best Bet

Predicted Score
99.2 - 73.0
Western Bulldogs - North Melbourne
Best Prop
Marcus Bontempelli Over 26.5 Disposals
Top Edge
Spread: 8.1%
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