Collingwood vs Adelaide Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 1, 2026
Last updated: Mar 9, 2026, 7:15AM | Published: Mar 9, 2026, 5:10AM
Collingwood will face Adelaide in AFL Round 1 action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, beginning at 7:35pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Collingwood vs Adelaide 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 Saturday's Collingwood vs Adelaide AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Magpies a 59% chance of winning against the Crows in Round 1 of the 2026 AFL season.
Collingwood vs Adelaide: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are shown here:
- Head to Head: Collingwood $1.75, Adelaide $2.10
- Line: Collingwood -4.5 ($1.91), Adelaide +4.5 ($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 Collingwood at $1.75 and Adelaide at $2.10.
The Magpies are listed as 4.5-point favourites against the Crows, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Crows (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
Collingwood vs Adelaide: Best Bets
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Collingwood vs Adelaide: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Collingwood vs Adelaide at the Melbourne Cricket Ground this Saturday is Collingwood winning 91-83.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Collingwood vs Adelaide match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and computer tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Collingwood vs Adelaide match.
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Collingwood vs Adelaide: Essential Details
The AFL Round 1 clash between the Magpies and Crows at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to begin at 7:35pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Collingwood vs Adelaide
- Date: Saturday 14 March 2026
- Time: 7:35pm AEDT
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Collingwood vs Adelaide predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced 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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