Sydney vs Brisbane Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 1, 2026
Last updated: Mar 14, 2026, 8:10AM | Published: Mar 9, 2026, 5:20AM
Sydney will take on Brisbane in AFL Round 1 action at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, starting at 7:10pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Sydney vs Brisbane game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Sydney vs Brisbane AFL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Swans a 68% chance of winning against the Lions at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Sydney vs Brisbane: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at the Sydney Cricket Ground are listed below:
- Head to Head: Sydney $1.52, Brisbane $2.55
- Line: Sydney -12.5 ($1.91), Brisbane +12.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 188.5 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 Sydney at $1.52 and Brisbane at $2.55.
The Swans are 12.5-point favourites against the Lions, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Lions (+12.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 188.5 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 Swans (-12.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 188.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Sydney vs Brisbane: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Sydney at $1.52 with Bet365
- Line: Sydney -12.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 188.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Sydney vs Brisbane best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Sydney vs Brisbane: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Sydney vs Brisbane at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday is Sydney winning 100-85.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Sydney vs Brisbane match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Sydney vs Brisbane match.
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Sydney vs Brisbane: Essential Details
The AFL Round 1 clash between the Swans and Lions at the Sydney Cricket Ground is scheduled to commence at 7:10pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Sydney vs Brisbane
- Date: Saturday 14 March 2026
- Time: 7:10pm AEDT
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Sydney vs Brisbane predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced 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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