Collingwood vs Brisbane Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 24, 2026
Last updated: Aug 21, 2026, 9:41AM | Published: Aug 16, 2026, 7:32AM
Collingwood will face the favoured Brisbane in AFL Round 24 action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, commencing at 7:40pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Collingwood vs Brisbane game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Collingwood vs Brisbane AFL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Lions a 64% chance of beating the Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Collingwood vs Brisbane: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Friday's AFL clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are shown below:
- Head to Head: Collingwood $2.90, Brisbane $1.42
- Line: Collingwood +18.5 ($1.91), Brisbane -18.5 ($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 Collingwood at $2.90 and Brisbane at $1.42.
The Magpies are listed as 18.5-point underdogs against the Lions, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Lions (-18.5) 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 analytics model, the Magpies (+18.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 185.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Collingwood vs Brisbane: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Collingwood at $2.90 with Bet365
- Line: Collingwood +18.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 185.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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While the Lions have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Magpies to win is our preferred option due to the 1.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
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Collingwood vs Brisbane: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Collingwood vs Brisbane at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday is Brisbane winning 98-86.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Collingwood vs Brisbane match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
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Collingwood vs Brisbane: Essential Details
The AFL Round 24 clash between the Magpies and Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to commence at 7:40pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Collingwood vs Brisbane
- Date: Friday 21 August 2026
- Time: 7:40pm AEST
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Collingwood vs Brisbane predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all 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, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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