Brisbane vs Sydney Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 16, 2026
Last updated: Jun 25, 2026, 9:32AM | Published: Jun 21, 2026, 6:30AM
Brisbane will take on Sydney in AFL Round 16 action at The Gabba on Thursday, beginning at 7:30pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Brisbane vs Sydney game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Brisbane vs Sydney AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Lions a 57% chance of defeating 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 listed here:
- Head to Head: Brisbane $1.82, Sydney $2.00
- Line: Brisbane -1.5 ($1.91), Sydney +1.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 185.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $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 $1.82 and Sydney at $2.00.
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.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 185.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Lions (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 185.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Brisbane vs Sydney: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Brisbane at $1.82 with Bet365
- Line: Brisbane -1.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 185.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Brisbane vs Sydney best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
Brisbane vs Sydney: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Brisbane vs Sydney at The Gabba this Thursday is Brisbane winning 94-88.
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 free betting tips.
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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 start 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 have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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