Collingwood vs Hawthorn Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 8, 2026
Last updated: Apr 26, 2026, 12:00PM | 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, beginning at 7:30pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Collingwood vs Hawthorn game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Collingwood vs Hawthorn AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Hawks a 70% chance of winning against the Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Collingwood vs Hawthorn: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Thursday's AFL clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are listed here:
- Head to Head: Collingwood $3.50, Hawthorn $1.31
- Line: Collingwood +20.5 ($1.91), Hawthorn -20.5 ($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 $3.50 and Hawthorn at $1.31.
The Magpies are listed as 20.5-point underdogs against the Hawks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Hawks (-20.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
Collingwood vs Hawthorn: Best Bets
Stats Insider's Collingwood vs Hawthorn predictions are based on market-leading modelling and wagering experience to bring you the best possible advice every time.
While the Hawks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Magpies to win is our preferred option due to the 1.9% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable 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 92-76.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Collingwood vs Hawthorn match on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Collingwood vs Hawthorn game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips on every AFL match, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
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 expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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