Melbourne Demons vs Western Bulldogs
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Score
| Team | Goals | Behinds | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
 Melbourne Demons | 12 | 15 | 87 |
 Western Bulldogs | 16 | 12 | 108 |
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 88-102
Data suggests a competitive matchup where Western Bulldogs have had the upper hand historically against Melbourne Demons, winning three of their last five encounters. With the Bulldogs displaying a strong scoring average of 109.8 points over their last ten matches compared to the Demons' average of 94.3, the numbers favor an away victory.
- Western Bulldogs have won 3 of the last 5 head-to-head encounters against Melbourne Demons
- Melbourne Demons have conceded an average of 84.2 points in their last 10 matches
- Western Bulldogs scored an average of 109.8 points in their last 10 matches
Confidence is moderate because the probability gap between outcomes is moderate, and some historical data (form, H2H or standings) is still incomplete.
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Why AI favors Western Bulldogs
- Tighter defenseWestern Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs are conceding just 77.7 points per game over their recent matches.
77.7/game conceded - Good recent formMelbourne Demons
Melbourne Demons have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
3W 0D 2L - Historical edgeWestern Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs have won 3 of the last 5 meetings between these two teams.
3/5 H2H wins
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Western Bulldogs at 45% — final result was Western Bulldogs win, Melbourne Demons 87-108 Western Bulldogs.
Predicted score was 88-102.
The model itself only flagged this as a low confidence pick (49/100) — a closer call that happened to land right.
Match trends
- Melbourne Demons have averaged 102.8 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Western Bulldogs have averaged 81 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Melbourne Demons are unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 meetings with Western Bulldogs.
Head-to-head
Last 5 meetings
Ladder
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Fremantle Dockers | 23 | 19 | 0 | 4 | +620 | 76 | WLWW |
| 2 |  Sydney Swans | 23 | 18 | 0 | 5 | +674 | 72 | WWWW |
| 3 |  Brisbane Lions | 23 | 16 | 0 | 7 | +445 | 64 | WWLW |
| 4 |  Hawthorn Hawks | 23 | 15 | 2 | 6 | +379 | 64 | DLWW |
| 5 |  Geelong Cats | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | +430 | 60 | WWWW |
| 6 |  Adelaide Crows | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | +320 | 60 | LWWL |
| 7 | Melbourne Demons | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | +202 | 60 | WWWL |
| 8 | Western Bulldogs | 23 | 13 | 1 | 9 | -91 | 54 | DLLW |
| 9 |  Collingwood Magpies | 23 | 12 | 2 | 9 | +47 | 52 | DWLW |
| 10 |  Carlton Blues | 23 | 12 | 1 | 10 | +29 | 50 | DWWW |
| 11 |  St Kilda Saints | 23 | 10 | 0 | 13 | +56 | 40 | WLLW |
| 12 |  Greater Western Sydney Giants | 23 | 10 | 0 | 13 | -22 | 40 | WLWL |
| 13 |  Gold Coast Suns | 23 | 9 | 0 | 14 | -117 | 36 | LWLL |
| 14 |  North Melbourne Kangaroos | 23 | 9 | 0 | 14 | -243 | 36 | LWLL |
| 15 |  Port Adelaide Power | 23 | 7 | 0 | 16 | -245 | 28 | LLLL |
| 16 |  West Coast Eagles | 23 | 4 | 0 | 19 | -718 | 16 | LLLL |
| 17 |  Richmond Tigers | 23 | 3 | 0 | 20 | -890 | 12 | LLWL |
| 18 |  Essendon Bombers | 23 | 2 | 0 | 21 | -876 | 8 | LLLL |
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Frequently asked questions
Who is likely to win Melbourne Demons vs Western Bulldogs?+
Our AI model favors Western Bulldogs to win, with a 45% probability (Melbourne Demons 55%).
What time does Melbourne Demons vs Western Bulldogs start?+
First bounce is at Aug 22, 2026, 6:15 AM (your local time, based on your device).
What was the final score in Melbourne Demons vs Western Bulldogs?+
Melbourne Demons: 12.15 (87). Western Bulldogs: 16.12 (108).