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Home / AFL / Adelaide Crows vs Port Adelaide Tips 2026 AFL Round 8

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Adelaide Crows vs Port Adelaide Tips 2026 AFL Round 8

Quick Read

  • The game will be played at Adelaide Oval on Friday, 1st May, with the bounce at 8:10 PM (AEDT)
  • Port Adelaide tipped to cover the +12.5 line in a close contest.
  • Key bet: Under 177.5 total points in a defensively strong, low-scoring game.
  • Zak Butters backed for 30+ disposals; Izak Rankine for 2+ goals.
Updated: Apr 29, 2026
Zak Butters

Adelaide Crows vs Port Adelaide Power Tips and Prediction(Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Adelaide Crows vs Port Adelaide Power Tips and Prediction


Port Adelaide are tipped to push Adelaide all the way in the Showdown and can cover the line in what shapes as a tight contest.

How this game shapes up


This game is likely to be decided through the midfield, where Port Adelaide hold a clear edge in current form. Their ability to win clearances and generate territory puts pressure on Adelaide’s defensive structure, which showed cracks last week. If the Power can control stoppages and limit the Crows’ forward entries, they can dictate the tempo in what shapes as a contested, lower-scoring matchup.

Best Bet


Port Adelaide +12.5
Port’s midfield form and recent momentum give them a strong chance to stay within the number.

Value Bet


Under 177.5 Total Points
Both teams are capable defensively and this shapes as a contested, pressure-heavy game.

Player Props


Zak Butters 30+ Disposals
Butters has been dominant in recent weeks and should again lead Port’s midfield output.

What could go wrong?


If Adelaide generate enough forward entries and their key forwards capitalise, they have the firepower to take control at home.

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Adam Cusworth
Adam Cusworth

One of Australia's top tipsters, Adam provides tips for horse racing every day of the week as well as AFL previews. He is one of the top ranked experts on the Great Tip Off each month and has featured on Blackbook, Punters, Racingbase and many more.

 
Based in Melbourne, Adam is an avid sporting fan that loves a day at the MCG to follow his team, Hawthorn, in the AFL and the Aussies in the cricket, while he doesn't mind a day out at Moonee Valley, Flemington and Caulfield from time to time.

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