AFL Expert Tips for Round 8, 2024
Last updated: May 1, 2024, 1:16AM | Published: Apr 30, 2024, 2:16PM
To give you a hand with your AFL tips for Round 8, we have AFL Round 8 tips 2024 for every game this weekend.
Get an edge in AFL tipping leagues with the help of our data-driven AFL expert tips for Round 8 of the 2024 AFL season, which are the result of simulating each AFL game thousands of times.
AFL Round 8 Tips and Predictions 2024
Round 8 of the AFL season features nine games, starting with Adelaide vs Port Adelaide on Thursday and concluding with Brisbane vs Gold Coast on Sunday.
The below AFL footy tips and predictions are powered by trusted data and analytics, making our AFL tips Round 8 2024 a must-read resource for AFL tipsters.
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AFL Tips Round 8 2024: Who Will Win
Detailed below are our predictions for every AFL clash in Round 8, based on 10,000 simulations per match.
Adelaide vs Port Adelaide
Round 8 action kicks off with Adelaide taking on Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night. Our predictive analytics model projects Port Adelaide as having a 52% chance of winning, while Adelaide has a 48% win probability.
Adelaide vs Port Adelaide is at Adelaide Oval on Thursday, May 2 at 7:30pm. All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Carlton vs Collingwood
In this week's game between Carlton and Collingwood, our model is projecting each team to have a win probability of 50%, with the official tip being Collingwood, who is slightly favoured.
Carlton vs Collingwood is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, May 3 at 7:40pm.
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Sydney vs GWS
We are tipping Sydney to win its game against GWS this week, with our model projecting a 59% win probability for the Swans. GWS has a 41% chance of winning at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Sydney vs GWS is at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, May 4 at 1:45pm.
St Kilda vs North Melbourne
With a win probability of 86% on Saturday afternoon, our tip for this match is St Kilda, while its opponent, North Melbourne, has a projected win chance of 14%.
Looking at the head-to-head betting odds, Betfair currently has St Kilda at $1.15, with North Melbourne available at $7.20.
St Kilda vs North Melbourne is at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, May 4 at 4:35pm.
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Melbourne vs Geelong
The Cats have a 56% chance of winning on Saturday night, compared to Melbourne's 44% chance of victory. This makes Geelong the team to tip at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Melbourne vs Geelong is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, May 4 at 7:30pm.
West Coast vs Essendon
Essendon is favoured to win its game this week, with our predictive analytics model giving them a 72% chance, while West Coast enters the weekend with a 28% chance of causing an upset at Optus Stadium.
West Coast vs Essendon is at Optus Stadium on Saturday, May 4 at 8:10pm.
Richmond vs Fremantle
According to our predictive analytics model, Fremantle is the team to beat in this game, with the Dockers' win probability at 60%. Richmond, on the other hand, has a 40% chance of winning.
If you want to bet on the match, Betfair has the Tigers at $2.70 and the Dockers at $1.57.
Richmond vs Fremantle is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, May 5 at 1:00pm.
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Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn
We are tipping the Bulldogs in this game, with the Western Bulldogs given a 75% chance of winning, while Hawthorn has a 25% chance of an upset win.
Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn is at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, May 5 at 4:00pm.
Brisbane vs Gold Coast
The last game of Round 8 sees Brisbane take on Gold Coast at The Gabba. The current Betfair odds list the Lions at $1.56 and the Suns at $2.72.
We are tipping Brisbane with a win probability of 58%, while Gold Coast is projected to have a win chance of 42%.
Brisbane vs Gold Coast is at The Gabba on Sunday, May 5 at 7:10pm.
AFL Tipping Round 8 2024: Who to Tip
- Port Adelaide
- Collingwood
- Sydney
- St Kilda
- Geelong
- Essendon
- Fremantle
- Bulldogs
- Brisbane
AFL Round 8 Games to Tip On
- Adelaide Crows vs Port Adelaide Power
- Carlton Blues vs Collingwood Magpies
- Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants
- St Kilda Saints vs North Melbourne Kangaroos
- Melbourne Demons vs Geelong Cats
- West Coast Eagles vs Essendon Bombers
- Richmond Tigers vs Fremantle Dockers
- Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn Hawks
- Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns
The AFL footy tips Round 8 2024 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 2024 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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