Hawthorn vs Brisbane Prediction and Tips - AFL Preliminary Final 2026
Last updated: Sep 12, 2026, 6:20PM | Published: Sep 12, 2026, 2:30PM
Hawthorn will sqaure off with Brisbane in AFL Preliminary Final action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, September 19, commencing at 5:15pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Hawthorn vs Brisbane game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Lions vs Hawks 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Hawks a 56% chance of defeating the Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Hawthorn vs Brisbane: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for this AFL clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are shown below:
- Head to Head: Hawthorn $1.95, Brisbane $1.87
- Line: Hawthorn +1.5 ($1.91), Brisbane -1.5 ($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 Hawthorn at $1.95 and Brisbane at $1.87.
The Hawks are 1.5-point underdogs against the Lions, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Lions (-1.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
Hawthorn vs Brisbane: Betting Tips
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Hawthorn vs Brisbane: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hawthorn vs Brisbane at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is Hawthorn winning 94-89.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Hawthorn vs Brisbane match on Saturday, September 19, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
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Hawthorn vs Brisbane: Essential Details
The AFL Preliminary Final clash between the Hawks and Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to commence at 5:15pm AEST on Saturday, September 19.
- Teams: Hawthorn vs Brisbane
- Date: Saturday 19 September 2026
- Time: 5:15pm AEST
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
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