AFL Expert Tips and Predictions for Round 8, 2025
Last updated: Apr 30, 2025, 1:15AM | Published: Apr 29, 2025, 2:15PM
Looking for guidance on your AFL tips for Round 8? We have AFL Round 8 tips 2025 for every game this weekend.
As Australia's leading provider of AFL expert tips, Stats Insider is here to help you with AFL tipping for each game in Round 8 of the 2025 season.
AFL Round 8 Expert Tips 2025
Footy fans have nine games to enjoy this week, beginning with Essendon vs North Melbourne on Thursday and finishing with Hawthorn vs Richmond on Sunday.
Our AFL footy tips and predictions are powered by trusted data and analytics, making our AFL tips Round 8 2025 a go-to resource for AFL tipsters across the country.
AFL Tips Round 8 2025: Who Will Win
Listed below are our predictions for every AFL clash in Round 8, 2025, based on 10,000 simulations per match.
Essendon vs North Melbourne
Round 8 AFL action kicks off with Essendon playing North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night. Our AFL model projects Essendon as having a 70% chance of winning, while North Melbourne has a 30% projected win chance.
Essendon vs North Melbourne is at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, May 1 at 7:30pm. All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
St Kilda vs Fremantle
In this week's game between St Kilda and Fremantle, the Dockers are the more likely winners, with our predictive model projecting a 57% chance for Fremantle. On the other hand, St Kilda has a 43% chance of winning.
St Kilda vs Fremantle is at Marvel Stadium on Friday, May 2 at 7:40pm.
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Western Bulldogs vs Port Adelaide
We are tipping the Western Bulldogs to win their game against Port Adelaide this week, with our model projecting a 76% win probability for the Western Bulldogs. Port Adelaide has a 24% chance of winning at Marvel Stadium.
Western Bulldogs vs Port Adelaide is at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, May 3 at 1:20pm.
Adelaide vs Carlton
With a win probability of 71%, our tip for this match is Adelaide, while its opponent, Carlton, has a projected win chance of 29%.
Adelaide vs Carlton is at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, May 3 at 4:15pm.
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Collingwood vs Geelong
The Magpies have a 53% chance of winning this week, compared to Geelong's 47% chance of victory. This makes Collingwood the team to tip at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Collingwood vs Geelong is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, May 3 at 7:35pm.
Sydney vs GWS
GWS is favoured to win this game, with our model giving them a 65% chance, while Sydney enters the weekend with a 35% chance of winning at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Sydney vs GWS is at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, May 4 at 1:10pm.
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Brisbane vs Gold Coast
According to our predictive analytics model, Brisbane is the team to beat in this game, with the Lions' win probability at 67%. Gold Coast, on the other hand, has a 33% chance of winning.
Brisbane vs Gold Coast is at The Gabba on Sunday, May 4 at 7:20pm.
West Coast vs Melbourne
We are tipping the Demons in this match, with Melbourne given a 72% chance of winning, while West Coast has a 28% chance of an upset win.
West Coast vs Melbourne is at Optus Stadium on Saturday, May 3 at 7:35pm.
Hawthorn vs Richmond
The last game of Round 8 sees Hawthorn take on Richmond at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
We are tipping Hawthorn with a win probability of 96%, while Richmond is projected to have a win chance of 4%.
Hawthorn vs Richmond is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, May 4 at 3:20pm.
AFL Tipping Round 8 2025: Who to Tip
- Essendon
- Fremantle
- Bulldogs
- Adelaide
- Collingwood
- GWS
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
- Hawthorn
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AFL Round 8 Games to Tip On
- Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos
- St Kilda Saints vs Fremantle Dockers
- Western Bulldogs vs Port Adelaide Power
- Adelaide Crows vs Carlton Blues
- Collingwood Magpies vs Geelong Cats
- Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants
- Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns
- West Coast Eagles vs Melbourne Demons
- Hawthorn Hawks vs Richmond Tigers
The AFL footy tips Round 8 2025 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 2025 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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