AFL Expert Tips and Predictions for Round 20, 2026
Last updated: Jul 26, 2026, 8:21AM | Published: Jul 19, 2026, 11:27AM
Looking for the best AFL tips for Round 20? We have AFL Round 20 tips 2026 for every match this weekend.
As Australia's leading provider of AFL expert tips, Stats Insider is here to assist you with AFL tipping for each game in Round 20 of the 2026 season.
As we are now in the concluding rounds of the 2026 AFL season, our expert tips are becoming even more important. Utilise the below Round 20 AFL tips to give yourself a chance of securing the best possible finish in this year's footy tipping.
AFL Round 20 Expert Tips 2026
AFL fans have nine games to look forward to this week, beginning with Adelaide vs Collingwood on Thursday and concluding with Hawthorn vs Essendon on Saturday.
Our AFL footy tips and predictions are powered by independent data and analytics, making our AFL tips Round 20 2026 a must-read resource for AFL fans of every level.
AFL Tips Round 20 2026: Who Will Win
Featured below are our predictions for each AFL clash in Round 20, 2026, based on 10,000 simulations per match.
Adelaide vs Collingwood
Round 20 action kicks off with Adelaide facing Collingwood at Adelaide Oval on Thursday. Our AFL model projects Adelaide as having a 70% chance of winning, while Collingwood has a 30% projected win chance.
Adelaide vs Collingwood is at Adelaide Oval on Thursday, July 23 at 7:30pm. All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Melbourne vs Geelong
In this week's game between Melbourne and Geelong, our model is projecting each team to have a win probability of 50%, with the official tip being Geelong, who is slightly favoured.
Melbourne vs Geelong is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, July 24 at 7:40pm.
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Fremantle vs West Coast
We are tipping Fremantle to win its game against West Coast this week, with our model projecting a 95% win probability for the Dockers. West Coast has a 5% chance of winning.
Fremantle vs West Coast is at Optus Stadium on Friday, July 24 at 8:10pm.
Brisbane vs Port Adelaide
With a win probability of 91% on Sunday afternoon, our tip for this game is Brisbane, while its opponent, Port Adelaide, has a projected win chance of 9%.
Brisbane vs Port Adelaide is at The Gabba on Sunday, July 26 at 1:10pm.
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North Melbourne vs St Kilda
The Saints have a 66% chance of winning this week, compared to North Melbourne's 34% chance of victory. This makes St Kilda the team to tip at Marvel Stadium.
North Melbourne vs St Kilda is at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, July 26 at 3:15pm.
Carlton vs Gold Coast
Carlton is favoured to win this game, with our predictive analytics model giving them a 54% chance, while Gold Coast enters the weekend with a 46% chance of winning at Marvel Stadium.
Carlton vs Gold Coast is at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, July 25 at 1:05pm.
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GWS vs Sydney
According to our predictive analytics model, Sydney is the team to beat in this game, with the Swans' win probability at 57%. GWS, on the other hand, has a 43% chance of winning.
GWS vs Sydney is at Giants Stadium on Saturday, July 25 at 4:35pm.
Western Bulldogs vs Richmond
Our model is tipping the Bulldogs in this match, with the Western Bulldogs given an 86% chance of winning, while Richmond has a 14% chance of an upset win.
Western Bulldogs vs Richmond is at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, July 25 at 7:40pm.
Hawthorn vs Essendon
The last game of Round 20 sees Hawthorn take on Essendon at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
We are tipping Hawthorn with a win probability of 98%, while Essendon is projected to have a win chance of just 2%.
Hawthorn vs Essendon is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, July 25 at 4:15pm.
AFL Tipping Round 20 2026: Who to Tip
- Adelaide
- Geelong
- Fremantle
- Brisbane
- St Kilda
- Carlton
- Sydney
- Bulldogs
- Hawthorn
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AFL Round 20 Games to Tip On
- Adelaide Crows vs Collingwood Magpies
- Melbourne Demons vs Geelong Cats
- Fremantle Dockers vs West Coast Eagles
- Brisbane Lions vs Port Adelaide Power
- North Melbourne Kangaroos vs St Kilda Saints
- Carlton Blues vs Gold Coast Suns
- GWS Giants vs Sydney Swans
- Western Bulldogs vs Richmond Tigers
- Hawthorn Hawks vs Essendon Bombers
The AFL footy tips Round 20 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 reliable, helping you make informed decisions when it comes to AFL tipping.
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