Adelaide v North Melbourne: AFL Sunday preview

Adelaide have got the new AFL season off to a flyer and have the chance to pick up their third win on the bounce against North Melbourne.

The Crows have been looking to break into the top eight in the last few seasons and there is now a belief that 2025 could be their year.

Wins over Essendon and St Kilda will have boosted confidence, but there can be no room for complacency against the Kangaroos.

North Melbourne picked up a huge win in the derby against Melbourne last weekend and many believe that that was a turning point for them.

After years of struggle, Alastair Clarkson’s side could finally be ready to start making inroads up the ladder.

A win at the Adelaide Oval would be another huge step for them and they will be going all out for the four points.

Adelaide v North Melbourne betting preview

Crows looking to kick on

Adelaide will be keen to make the most of a positive start and, with some big games on the horizon, they cannot afford to drop points against North Melbourne.

They have won their last three games against the Kangaroos, the last two by 57 and 66 points respectively.

It could be a closer game on Sunday, but the Crows can still be backed at 5.50 to win by 37-48 points.

They have scored 161 and 135 points in the two games they have played so far this season, so booting goals and piling on the points has not been an issue for them.

Josh Rachele and Ben Keys both kicked four goals in the win over Essendon and will look to carry such form into Sunday’s clash.

Rachele is 13.00 to kick the first goal of the game, or 1.13 to score at anytime.

Jordan Dawson also caught the eye when collecting 33 disposals and is 2.50 to register 30+ once again.

Kangaroos aim to build on derby win

The 59-point win over Melbourne in the derby last weekend could be a huge turning point for the Kangaroos, who now need to kick on.

They have been at the foot of the ladder for the last five years, but the long-suffering members have at last seen some light at the end of the tunnel.

One thing that have been consistently good, even through the struggles, are the performances of Nick Larkey.

The gun forward has already booted eight goals this season and is 12.00 to grab the first against the Crows, or 1.11 to score at anytime.

After scoring 125 points against the Demons, North Melbourne should be buzzing and can be backed at 10.00 to win by 1-12 points.

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Adelaide v North Melbourne odds

Adelaide - 1.13
North Melbourne - 6.00

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