Brisbane vs Sydney Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 16, 2026
Last updated: Jun 21, 2026, 5:55PM | Published: Jun 21, 2026, 6:30AM
Brisbane will sqaure off with Sydney in AFL Round 16 action at The Gabba on Thursday, beginning at 7:30pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Brisbane vs Sydney game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Brisbane vs Sydney AFL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Lions a 56% chance of winning against the Swans in Round 16 of the 2026 AFL season.
Brisbane vs Sydney: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Thursday's AFL clash at The Gabba are shown here:
- Head to Head: Brisbane $1.87, Sydney $1.95
- Line: Brisbane -1.5 ($1.91), Sydney +1.5 ($1.91)
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has Brisbane at $1.87 and Sydney at $1.95.
The Lions are listed as 1.5-point favourites against the Swans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Swans (+1.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
Brisbane vs Sydney: Betting Tips
Today's Brisbane vs Sydney best bets are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Brisbane vs Sydney: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Brisbane vs Sydney at The Gabba on Thursday is Brisbane winning 85-80.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Brisbane vs Sydney match on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Brisbane vs Sydney match.
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Brisbane vs Sydney: Essential Details
The AFL Round 16 clash between the Lions and Swans at The Gabba is scheduled to commence at 7:30pm AEST on Thursday.
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Brisbane vs Sydney predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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