Collingwood vs Hawthorn Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 8, 2026
Last updated: Apr 30, 2026, 9:32AM | Published: Apr 26, 2026, 8:25AM
Collingwood will sqaure off with the favoured Hawthorn in AFL Round 8 action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, starting at 7:30pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Collingwood vs Hawthorn game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Collingwood vs Hawthorn AFL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Hawks a 75% chance of beating the Magpies in Round 8 of the 2026 AFL season.
Collingwood vs Hawthorn: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Thursday's AFL clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are listed here:
- Head to Head: Collingwood $4.20, Hawthorn $1.23
- Line: Collingwood +26.5 ($1.91), Hawthorn -26.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 174.5 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 $4.20 and Hawthorn at $1.23.
The Magpies are listed as 26.5-point underdogs against the Hawks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Hawks (-26.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 174.5 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 (+26.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 174.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Collingwood vs Hawthorn: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Collingwood at $4.20 with Bet365
- Line: Collingwood +26.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 174.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Collingwood vs Hawthorn best bets are based on market-leading simulations and wagering intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Hawks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Magpies to win is our recommended option because of the 1.2% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Collingwood vs Hawthorn: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Collingwood vs Hawthorn at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday is Hawthorn winning 98-76.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Collingwood vs Hawthorn match on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Collingwood vs Hawthorn game.
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Collingwood vs Hawthorn: Essential Details
The AFL Round 8 clash between the Magpies and Hawks at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to commence at 7:30pm AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Collingwood vs Hawthorn
- Date: Thursday 30 April 2026
- Time: 7:30pm AEST
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Collingwood vs Hawthorn 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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