Marcus Whitfield
AFL Tipster · Friday, 1 May 2026
Adelaide to win at $1.53. Port Adelaide's injury crisis hands the Crows a clear edge in this Showdown at Adelaide Oval.
Ladder & Market
| Team | Ladder | Record | Pct | Head to Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Crows Home | 13th | 3W-4L | 96% | $1.53 |
| Port Adelaide Power Away | 11th | 3W-4L | 113% | $2.50 |
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Crows | |||
| 26 Apr | Brisbane Lions (away) | L | Brisbane Lions 19.13 def Adelaide 11.9 |
| 18 Apr | St Kilda (home) | W | Adelaide 15.13 def St Kilda 15.12 |
| 09 Apr | Carlton | W | Adelaide 114 def Carlton 86 |
| Port Adelaide Power | |||
| 25 Apr | Geelong (home) | W | Port Adelaide 13.17 def Geelong 10.5 |
| 18 Apr | Hawthorn (away) | L | Hawthorn 89 def Port Adelaide 86 |
| 12 Apr | St Kilda | L | Port Adelaide 67 lt St Kilda 81 |
Adelaide Crows Form Analysis
Adelaide: Jake Soligo (Ankle , Test; 39 disposals & 2 goals in SANFL, pressing for selection). Callum Ah Chee (Hamstring , edging closer, not confirmed). Nick Murray (Knee , 4-6 weeks out) team news 27 Apr, [AFL.com.au](updated post-R7).
Team News
Adelaide Crows
- Jake Soligo : Ankle: Test; 39 disposals & 2 goals in SANFL, pressing for selection
- Callum Ah Chee : Hamstring: edging closer, not confirmed available
- Nick Murray : Knee: 4-6 weeks (out)
Port Adelaide Power
- Todd Marshall : Illness: late withdrawal R7, should be fit to return
- Connor Rozee : Hamstring: 10-12 weeks (out)
- Sam Powell-Pepper : Knee (ACL): 5-7 weeks (out)
- Jack Lukosius : Groin: 5-7 weeks (out)
Head to Head: Record not available; recent form is the better indicator.
The Take
Take Adelaide to win and Port + margin. Jake Soligo 25+ disposals and Todd Marshall 2+ goals are the top player props.
Tools desk
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