Hawthorn vs Gold Coast Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 7, 2026
Last updated: Apr 21, 2026, 2:56PM | Published: Apr 19, 2026, 10:26AM
Hawthorn will face Gold Coast in AFL Round 7 action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, beginning at 12:30pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Hawthorn vs Gold Coast game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Hawthorn vs Gold Coast AFL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Hawks a 65% chance of defeating the Suns in Round 7 of the 2026 AFL season.
Hawthorn vs Gold Coast: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are listed here:
- Head to Head: Hawthorn $1.58, Gold Coast $2.40
- Line: Hawthorn -9.5 ($1.91), Gold Coast +9.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 179.5 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 Hawthorn at $1.58 and Gold Coast at $2.40.
The Hawks are 9.5-point favourites against the Suns, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Suns (+9.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 179.5 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 Hawks (-9.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 179.5-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Hawthorn vs Gold Coast: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Hawthorn at $1.58 with Bet365
- Line: Hawthorn -9.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 179.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Hawthorn vs Gold Coast betting tips are based on world-class modelling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
Hawthorn vs Gold Coast: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Hawthorn vs Gold Coast at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday is Hawthorn winning 96-84.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Hawthorn vs Gold Coast match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Hawthorn vs Gold Coast: Essential Details
The AFL Round 7 clash between the Hawks and Suns at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to begin at 12:30pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Hawthorn vs Gold Coast
- Date: Saturday 25 April 2026
- Time: 12:30pm 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 Hawthorn vs Gold Coast predictions have been made based on 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 accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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