Gold Coast vs West Coast Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 1, 2026
Last updated: Mar 15, 2026, 7:10AM | Published: Mar 9, 2026, 5:11AM
Gold Coast will face West Coast in AFL Round 1 action at Metricon Stadium on Sunday, starting at 6:10pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Gold Coast vs West Coast game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Gold Coast vs West Coast AFL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Suns a 98% chance of beating the Eagles in Round 1 of the 2026 AFL season.
Gold Coast vs West Coast: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's AFL clash at Metricon Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Gold Coast $1.01, West Coast $21.00
- Line: Gold Coast -68.5 ($1.91), West Coast +68.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 190.5 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 Gold Coast at $1.01 and West Coast at $21.00.
The Suns are 68.5-point favourites against the Eagles, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Eagles (+68.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 190.5 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 Suns (-68.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 190.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 57% of the time.
Gold Coast vs West Coast: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Gold Coast at $1.01 with Bet365
- Line: Gold Coast -68.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 190.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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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 128-57.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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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 in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Gold Coast vs West Coast predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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