Metricon Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 13 AFL game between Western Bulldogs and Melbourne . The game kicks off at 1:45 pm with Melbourne heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Western Bulldogs vs. Melbourne game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday August 22, 2020 at 1:45 pm

Where: Metricon Stadium

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Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne Demons Odds

Western Bulldogs vs Melbourne Demons Preview

Finals hopefuls Western Bulldogs and Melbourne Demons are tied on 24 points, both coming off resounding round 12 wins.

But the Demons bring superior momentum into this pivotal encounter, climbing up to eighth with their best win of 2020 (and their third on the trot) – a 16.4 (100) to 6.8 (44) dismantling of Collingwood.

Despite the absence of captain Max Gawn, the Dees blew the desperate Magpies away with a seven-goal second quarter. Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca were again brilliant in the midfield, while small forward Charlie Spargo bagged three goals.

The Bulldogs arrested a three-game slide with a 16.15 (111) to 8.6 (54) defeat of languishing Adelaide on Sunday. Aaron Naughton kicked a career-best six goals, while Marcus Bontempelli had 33 disposals and two goals, Lachie Hunter notched a goal to go with 29 disposals and Bailey Smith racked up 37 disposals. Ruckman Tim English is in doubt this week in what could be a significant setback.

The Bulldogs have won 12 of their last 17 against Melbourne. They halted a three-game losing run in the rivalry with an eight-point victory in round 17 last year – Josh Dunkley (2 goals, 37 disposals) enjoyed a big afternoon.

Impressive as they were in murdering the Crows, the Bulldogs are 0–5 this season against the current top-eight teams. The Demons are channelling the spirit of their breakout 2018 campaign and look tremendous value as only narrow favourites.

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