Round 21 Preview — 2026 AFL SeasonAFL Analytics

Fremantle v Western Bulldogs

Fremantle 17–2, 9–0 at home. Bulldogs 10–8. H2H Freo 4–1. Strong tip: Fremantle by 15.

SavvyPlays · 30 July 2026 · Optus Stadium, Perth · Friday 31 July · 8:10PM AEST

Fremantle are 17–2 and 9–0 at Optus Stadium — the most dominant home record in the AFL. The Bulldogs are 10–8 and 4–4 away. H2H favours Fremantle 4–1. 24 of 27 models tip Fremantle at 67.5%.

SavvyPlays Tip — Strong

01Fremantle by 15

Fremantle’s 9–0 home record at Optus Stadium is the best in the AFL. They beat West Coast by 43 (R20) and have only lost twice all season. The Bulldogs at 10–8 are a solid side but 4–4 away.

H2H heavily favours Fremantle 4–1, including a 66-point win earlier this season (R7). 24/27 models tip Fremantle at 67.5% with +15.7. We agree at +15.

17–2

Fremantle Season

10–8

Bulldogs Season

9–0

Fremantle Home

Freo 4–1

H2H Last 5

24/27 Freo

Squiggle

67.5%

Confidence

Data & Methodology

Team records sourced from AFL Tables with exact team ID matching. Model consensus from Squiggle API. Kickoff times verified from footyalmanac.com.au. All figures verified as of 30 July 2026.