Adelaide Crows vs Port Adelaide: Predictions, Odds & Betting Tips

Adelaide Crows take on Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval this Friday. Here’s everything you need to know before you bet.

It’s high stakes in the first Showdown of the year with both clubs looking to vault themselves back into finals contention.

Port built on a narrow loss to Hawthorn to put the Cats away by five goals last week, a spirited performance led by not only Zak Butters, but the in-form Jason Horne-Francis.

On the back of an emotional win over St Kilda the week prior, the Crows came crashing back to earth against the reigning premiers, surrendering a concerning 12 goals over the second and third quarters in what was Brisbane’s biggest win of the season.

There isn’t a great deal separating these two teams statistically, but the fact a loaded forward line like Adelaide’s ranks 12th in points per game is alarming for coach Matthew Nicks, alongside some of the turnover issues that continue to plague his side each week.

The Power have proven first starters in a number of games this year, while the Crows are struggling to find their legs (and points) in the fourth quarter.

All up, we might be in for another close one to similar Round 9’s encounter last year, but I’m leaning Port with a two-goal head start and their two top midfielders in serious All-Australian form.

Tip: Port Adelaide (+11.5)