AFL Expert Tips and Predictions for Round 24, 2026
Last updated: Aug 23, 2026, 12:28PM | Published: Aug 16, 2026, 11:24AM
Looking for the best AFL tips for Round 24? We have AFL Round 24 tips 2026 for every game this weekend.
Get the edge in AFL tipping competitions thanks to our data-driven AFL expert tips for Round 24 of the 2026 AFL season, the result of simulating each AFL game thousands of times.
As we are now in the concluding rounds of the 2026 AFL season, our expert tips are becoming even more vital. Use our model's Round 24 AFL tips to give yourself a chance of securing the best possible finish in this year's footy tipping.
AFL Round 24 Expert Tips 2026
Round 24 of the AFL season features nine games, starting with Collingwood vs Brisbane on Friday and ending with Melbourne vs Bulldogs on Saturday.
Our AFL footy tips and predictions are powered by trusted data and analytics, making our AFL tips Round 24 2026 a must-read resource for AFL fans of every level.
AFL Tips Round 24 2026: Who Will Win
Detailed below are our predictions for each AFL game in Round 24, based on 10,000 simulations per match.
Collingwood vs Brisbane
Round 24 AFL action kicks off with Collingwood playing Brisbane at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Our predictive analytics model projects Brisbane as having a 64% chance of winning, while Collingwood has a 36% win probability.
Collingwood vs Brisbane is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, August 21 at 7:40pm. All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Geelong vs Richmond
In Saturday night's game between Geelong and Richmond, the Cats are the more likely winners, with our predictive model projecting a 99% chance for Geelong. On the other hand, Richmond has a 1% chance of pulling off an upset win.
Geelong vs Richmond is at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday, August 22 at 7:45pm.
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St Kilda vs Gold Coast
We are tipping St Kilda to win its game against Gold Coast this week, with our powerful AFL model projecting a 66% win probability for the Saints. Gold Coast has a 34% chance of winning.
St Kilda vs Gold Coast is at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, August 20 at 7:30pm.
Carlton vs Fremantle
With a win probability of 59%, our tip for this match is Fremantle, while its opponent, Carlton, has a projected win chance of 41%.
Carlton vs Fremantle is at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, August 22 at 1:15pm.
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Adelaide vs GWS
The Crows have a 78% chance of winning on Saturday night, compared to GWS' 22% chance of victory. This makes Adelaide the team to tip at Adelaide Oval.
Adelaide vs GWS is at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, August 22 at 8:10pm.
Essendon vs Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide is favoured to win its game this week, with our predictive analytics model giving them a 58% chance, while Essendon enters the weekend with a 42% chance of securing a win at Marvel Stadium.
Essendon vs Port Adelaide is at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, August 23 at 12:20pm.
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Sydney vs North Melbourne
According to our predictive analytics model, Sydney is the team to beat in this game, with the Swans' win probability at 65%. North Melbourne, on the other hand, has a 35% chance of winning.
Sydney vs North Melbourne is at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, August 23 at 3:20pm.
West Coast vs Hawthorn
Our model is tipping the Hawks in this game, with Hawthorn given an 89% chance of winning, while West Coast has an 11% chance of an upset win.
West Coast vs Hawthorn is at Optus Stadium on Sunday, August 23 at 7:20pm.
Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs
The last game of Round 24 sees Melbourne take on the Western Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
We are tipping Melbourne with a win probability of 68%, while the Western Bulldogs are projected to have a win chance of 32%.
Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, August 22 at 4:15pm.
AFL Tipping Round 24 2026: Who to Tip
- Brisbane
- Geelong
- St Kilda
- Fremantle
- Adelaide
- Port Adelaide
- Sydney
- Hawthorn
- Melbourne
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AFL Round 24 Games to Tip On
- Collingwood Magpies vs Brisbane Lions
- Geelong Cats vs Richmond Tigers
- St Kilda Saints vs Gold Coast Suns
- Carlton Blues vs Fremantle Dockers
- Adelaide Crows vs GWS Giants
- Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power
- Sydney Swans vs North Melbourne Kangaroos
- West Coast Eagles vs Hawthorn Hawks
- Melbourne Demons vs Western Bulldogs
The AFL footy tips Round 24 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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