Gold Coast vs West Coast Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 1, 2026
Last updated: Mar 9, 2026, 7:20AM | Published: Mar 9, 2026, 5:11AM
Gold Coast will face West Coast in AFL Round 1 action at Metricon Stadium on Sunday, beginning at 6:10pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Gold Coast vs West Coast game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Gold Coast vs West Coast AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Suns a 98% chance of winning against the Eagles in Round 1 of the 2026 AFL season.
Gold Coast vs West Coast: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's AFL clash at Metricon Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Gold Coast $1.02, West Coast $15.00
- Line: Gold Coast -61.5 ($1.91), West Coast +61.5 ($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 Gold Coast at $1.02 and West Coast at $15.00.
The Suns are 61.5-point favourites against the Eagles, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Eagles (+61.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
Gold Coast vs West Coast: Best Bets
Today's Gold Coast vs West Coast best bets are based on complex modelling and betting experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Gold Coast vs West Coast: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Gold Coast vs West Coast at Metricon Stadium on Sunday is Gold Coast winning 122-55.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Gold Coast vs West Coast match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
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 Gold Coast vs West Coast game.
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Gold Coast vs West Coast: Essential Details
The AFL Round 1 clash between the Suns and Eagles at Metricon Stadium is scheduled to start at 6:10pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Gold Coast vs West Coast
- Date: Sunday 15 March 2026
- Time: 6:10pm AEDT
- Venue: Metricon Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Gold Coast vs West Coast predictions have been made after running 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, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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