West Coast vs North Melbourne Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 2, 2026
Last updated: Mar 16, 2026, 10:08PM | Published: Mar 16, 2026, 5:58AM
West Coast will sqaure off with the favoured North Melbourne in AFL Round 2 action at Optus Stadium on Sunday, commencing at 6:10pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the West Coast vs North Melbourne game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's West Coast vs North Melbourne AFL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Kangaroos a 65% chance of beating the Eagles at Optus Stadium.
West Coast vs North Melbourne: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's AFL clash at Optus Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: West Coast $2.70, North Melbourne $1.47
- Line: West Coast +13.5 ($1.91), North Melbourne -13.5 ($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 West Coast at $2.70 and North Melbourne at $1.47.
The Eagles are 13.5-point underdogs against the Kangaroos, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Kangaroos (-13.5) 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 bookmakers have got it right and both West Coast and North Melbourne have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 179.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
West Coast vs North Melbourne: Best Bets
- Head to Head: West Coast at $2.70 with Bet365
- Line: West Coast +13.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 179.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's West Coast vs North Melbourne betting tips are based on detailed modelling and wagering expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Kangaroos have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Eagles to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
West Coast vs North Melbourne: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for West Coast vs North Melbourne at Optus Stadium this Sunday is North Melbourne winning 95-81.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the West Coast vs North Melbourne match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the West Coast vs North Melbourne match.
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West Coast vs North Melbourne: Essential Details
The AFL Round 2 clash between the Eagles and Kangaroos at Optus Stadium is scheduled to start at 6:10pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: West Coast vs North Melbourne
- Date: Sunday 22 March 2026
- Time: 6:10pm AEDT
- Venue: Optus Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our West Coast vs North Melbourne predictions are the result of 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, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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