AFL Expert Tips and Predictions for Round 7, 2026
Last updated: Apr 21, 2026, 2:16PM | Published: Apr 19, 2026, 11:16AM
To give you a hand with your AFL tips for Round 7, we have AFL Round 7 tips 2026 for every game this week.
Gain an edge in AFL tipping leagues with the help of our data-driven AFL expert tips for Round 7 of the 2026 AFL season, the result of simulating each AFL game 10,000 times.
AFL Round 7 Expert Tips 2026
AFL fans have nine games to enjoy this week, beginning with the Bulldogs vs Sydney on Thursday and concluding with GWS vs North Melbourne on Sunday.
The below AFL footy tips and predictions are powered by independent data and analytics, making our AFL tips Round 7 2026 a go-to resource for AFL tipsters of every level.
AFL Tips Round 7 2026: Who Will Win
Featured below are our predictions for every AFL game in Round 7, 2026, based on 10,000 simulations per match.
Western Bulldogs vs Sydney
Round 7 action kicks off with the Western Bulldogs taking on Sydney at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night. Our model projects Sydney as having a 74% chance of winning, while the Bulldogs have a 26% win probability.
Western Bulldogs vs Sydney is at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, April 23 at 7:30pm. All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Richmond vs Melbourne
In this week's game between Richmond and Melbourne, the Demons are the more likely winners, with our predictive model projecting an 85% chance for Melbourne. Richmond, on the other hand, has a 15% chance of pulling off an upset win.
Richmond vs Melbourne is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, April 24 at 7:40pm.
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Hawthorn vs Gold Coast
We are tipping Hawthorn to win its game against Gold Coast this week, with our powerful AFL model projecting a 65% win probability for the Hawks. Gold Coast has a 35% chance of winning at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Hawthorn vs Gold Coast is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, April 25 at 12:30pm.
Essendon vs Collingwood
With a win probability of 73% on Saturday afternoon, our tip for this match is Collingwood, while its opponent, Essendon, has a projected win chance of 27%.
Essendon vs Collingwood is at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, April 25 at 3:20pm.
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Port Adelaide vs Geelong
The Cats have a 75% chance of winning this week, compared to Port Adelaide's 25% chance of victory. This makes Geelong the team to tip at Adelaide Oval.
Port Adelaide vs Geelong is at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, April 25 at 6:35pm.
Fremantle vs Carlton
Fremantle is favoured to win this one, with our model giving them an 86% chance, while Carlton enters the weekend with a 14% chance of locking in a win at Optus Stadium.
Fremantle vs Carlton is at Optus Stadium on Saturday, April 25 at 8:15pm.
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St Kilda vs West Coast
According to our predictive analytics model, St Kilda is the team to beat in this game, with the Saints' win probability at 88%. West Coast, on the other hand, has a 12% chance of winning.
St Kilda vs West Coast is at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, April 26 at 1:10pm.
Brisbane vs Adelaide
We are tipping the Lions in this game, with Brisbane given a 73% chance of winning, while Adelaide has a 27% win probability.
Brisbane vs Adelaide is at The Gabba on Sunday, April 26 at 3:15pm.
GWS vs North Melbourne
The last game of Round 7 sees GWS take on North Melbourne at Giants Stadium.
We are tipping GWS with a win probability of 71%, while North Melbourne is projected to have a win chance of 29%.
GWS vs North Melbourne is at Giants Stadium on Sunday, April 26 at 4:40pm.
AFL Tipping Round 7 2026: Who to Tip
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Hawthorn
- Collingwood
- Geelong
- Fremantle
- St Kilda
- Brisbane
- GWS
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AFL Round 7 Games to Tip On
- Western Bulldogs vs Sydney Swans
- Richmond Tigers vs Melbourne Demons
- Hawthorn Hawks vs Gold Coast Suns
- Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies
- Port Adelaide Power vs Geelong Cats
- Fremantle Dockers vs Carlton Blues
- St Kilda Saints vs West Coast Eagles
- Brisbane Lions vs Adelaide Crows
- GWS Giants vs North Melbourne Kangaroos
The AFL footy tips Round 7 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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