AFL Expert Tips and Predictions for Round 2, 2026
Last updated: Mar 16, 2026, 9:43PM | Published: Mar 16, 2026, 8:19AM
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Get the edge in your AFL tipping competitions with the help of our data-driven AFL expert tips for Round 2 of the 2026 AFL season, the result of simulating each AFL game 10,000 times.
AFL Round 2 Expert Tips 2026
There are seven games in Round 2 of the 2026 AFL season, starting with Hawthorn vs Sydney on Thursday and finishing with West Coast vs North Melbourne on Sunday.
The below AFL footy tips and predictions are powered by cutting-edge data and analytics, making our AFL tips Round 2 2026 a go-to resource for AFL tipsters.
AFL Tips Round 2 2026: Who Will Win
Featured below are our predictions for each AFL game in Round 2, based on 10,000 simulations per match.
Hawthorn vs Sydney
Round 2 action kicks off with Hawthorn playing Sydney at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday night. Our AFL model projects Hawthorn as having a 67% chance of winning, while Sydney has a 33% projected win chance.
Hawthorn vs Western Bulldogs is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, March 19 at 7:30pm. All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
Adelaide vs Western Bulldogs
In Friday night's game between Adelaide and the Adelaide, the Bulldogs are the more likely winners, with our predictive model projecting a 64% chance for the Western Bulldogs. On the other hand, Adelaide has a 36% chance of pulling off an upset win.
Adelaide vs Western Bulldogs is at Adelaide Oval on Friday, March 20 at 7:40pm.
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Richmond vs Gold Coast
We are tipping Gold Coast to win its game against Richmond this week, with our model projecting an 83% win probability for the Suns. Richmond has a 17% chance of winning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Richmond vs Gold Coast is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, March 21 at 1:15pm AEDT.
GWS vs St Kilda
With a win probability of 66%, our tip for this match is GWS, while its opponent, St Kilda, has a projected win chance of 34%.
GWS vs St Kilda is at Giants Stadium on Saturday, March 21 at 4:15pm AEDT.
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Fremantle vs Melbourne
The Dockers have a 76% chance of winning on Saturday night, compared to Melbourne's 24% chance of victory. This makes Fremantle the team to tip at Optus Stadium.
Fremantle vs Melbourne is at Optus Stadium on Saturday, March 21 at 7:35pm AEDT.
Port Adelaide vs Essendon
Port Adelaide is favoured to win its game this week, with our model giving them a 65% chance, while Essendon enters the weekend with a 35% chance of causing an upset at Adelaide Oval.
Port Adelaide vs Essendon is at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, March 22 at 3:15pm AEDT.
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West Coast vs North Melbourne
According to our predictive analytics model, North Melbourne is the team to beat in this game, with the Kangaroos' win probability at 65%. West Coast, on the other hand, has a 35% chance of winning.
West Coast vs North Melbourne is at Optus Stadium on Sunday, March 22 at 6:10pm AEDT.
AFL Tipping Round 2 2026: Who to Tip
- Hawthorn
- Bulldogs
- Gold Coast
- GWS
- Fremantle
- Port Adelaide
- North Melbourne
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AFL Round 2 Games to Tip On
- Hawthorn Hawks vs Sydney Swans
- Adelaide Crows vs Western Bulldogs
- Richmond Tigers vs Gold Coast Suns
- GWS Giants vs St Kilda Saints
- Fremantle Dockers vs Melbourne Demons
- Port Adelaide Power vs Essendon Bombers
- West Coast Eagles vs North Melbourne Kangaroos
AFL Round 2 Bye Teams: Who Has a Bye This Week
- Brisbane Lions
- Carlton Blues
- Collingwood Magpies
- Geelong Cats
The AFL footy tips Round 2 2026 and probabilities in this article are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Stats Insider is renowned in Australia for providing expert AFL tips. Our AFL expert tips 2026 are generated by an in-house team of skilled data scientists and analysts who use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to simulate each game 10,000 times and determine the most likely outcomes. This meticulous approach ensures our predictions are accurate and trustworthy, helping you make informed decisions when it comes to AFL tipping.
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