AFL Expert Tips and Predictions for Round 6, 2026
Last updated: Apr 14, 2026, 8:15PM | Published: Apr 12, 2026, 1:15PM
To give you a hand with your AFL tips for Round 6, we have AFL Round 6 tips 2026 for every game this week.
As Australia's leading provider of AFL expert tips, Stats Insider is here to assist you with AFL tipping for all the action in Round 6 of the 2026 season.
AFL Round 6 Expert Tips 2026
Round 6 of the AFL season features nine games, starting with Carlton vs Collingwood on Thursday and concluding with Adelaide vs St Kilda on Saturday.
Our AFL footy tips and predictions are powered by independent data and analytics, making our AFL tips Round 6 2026 a must-read resource for AFL tipsters.
AFL Tips Round 6 2026: Who Will Win
Detailed below are our predictions for each AFL game in Round 6, 2026, based on 10,000 simulations per match.
Carlton vs Collingwood
Round 6 action kicks off with Carlton facing Collingwood at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday night. Our predictive analytics model projects Collingwood as having a 68% chance of winning, while Carlton has a 32% win probability.
Carlton vs Western Bulldogs is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, April 16 at 7:30pm. All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Geelong vs Western Bulldogs
In Friday night's game between Geelong and the Geelong, the Cats are the more likely winners, with our predictive model projecting a 66% chance for Geelong. On the other hand, the Western Bulldogs have a 34% chance of winning.
Geelong vs Western Bulldogs is at GMHBA Stadium on Friday, April 17 at 7:20pm.
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Sydney vs GWS
We are tipping Sydney to win its game against GWS this week, with our model projecting a 78% win probability for the Swans. GWS has a 22% chance of winning.
Sydney vs GWS is at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday, April 17 at 7:50pm.
Gold Coast vs Essendon
With a win probability of 89%, our tip for this game is Gold Coast, while its opponent, Essendon, has a projected win chance of 11%.
Gold Coast vs Essendon is at Metricon Stadium on Saturday, April 18 at 1:15pm.
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North Melbourne vs Richmond
The Kangaroos have a 73% chance of winning on Sunday afternoon, compared to Richmond's 27% chance of victory. This makes N Melbourne the team to tip at Marvel Stadium.
North Melbourne vs Richmond is at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, April 19 at 1:10pm.
Melbourne vs Brisbane
Brisbane is favoured to win its game this week, with our predictive analytics model giving them a 69% chance, while Melbourne enters the weekend with a 31% chance of causing an upset at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Melbourne vs Brisbane is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, April 19 at 3:15pm.
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West Coast vs Fremantle
According to our predictive analytics model, Fremantle is the team to beat in this game, with the Dockers' win probability at 89%. West Coast, on the other hand, has an 11% chance of winning.
West Coast vs Fremantle is at Optus Stadium on Sunday, April 19 at 5:10pm.
Hawthorn vs Port Adelaide
We are tipping the Hawks in this game, with Hawthorn given a 90% chance of winning, while Port Adelaide has a 10% win probability.
Hawthorn vs Port Adelaide is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, April 18 at 4:15pm.
Adelaide vs St Kilda
The last game of Round 6 sees Adelaide take on St Kilda at Adelaide Oval.
We are tipping Adelaide with a win probability of 68%, while St Kilda is projected to have a win chance of 32%.
Adelaide vs St Kilda is at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, April 18 at 7:35pm.
AFL Tipping Round 6 2026: Who to Tip
- Collingwood
- Geelong
- Sydney
- Gold Coast
- N Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Fremantle
- Hawthorn
- Adelaide
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AFL Round 6 Games to Tip On
- Carlton Blues vs Collingwood Magpies
- Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs
- Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants
- Gold Coast Suns vs Essendon Bombers
- North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Richmond Tigers
- Melbourne Demons vs Brisbane Lions
- West Coast Eagles vs Fremantle Dockers
- Hawthorn Hawks vs Port Adelaide Power
- Adelaide Crows vs St Kilda Saints
The AFL footy tips Round 6 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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