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AFL Premiership Round 2 Predictions

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AFL Premiership Round 2 Predictions

Looking for a full breakdown of AFL Premiership Round 2? Check out our round-up here for scores and key takeaways. Below are expert predictions for this week’s games, with in-depth previews for each matchup.

Carlton vs Hawthorn

Hawks to Win but Carlton to Stay Within 15.5 Handicap

The Hawks have made a strong start to the 2025 AFL season with back-to-back wins and we fancy them to make it three from three when they travel to Marvel Stadium on Thursday night. Carlton lost their opener to Richmond but stayed within the 15.5-point handicap. Once again, we expect the Blues to be competitive but ultimately fall short. Hawthorn are priced at 1.40, while Carlton are outsiders at 2.88.

Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood

Pies to Win and Over 176.5 Match Points

Collingwood have gone from one extreme to another in the space of a week—suffering a 52-point loss to the Giants before bouncing back with a commanding 91-point win over Port Adelaide. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, edged past a struggling North Melbourne side by just 16 points in their opening fixture. We expect the dominant version of the Pies to show up at Marvel Stadium on Friday, with a high-scoring encounter likely to see over 176.5 match points. Collingwood are priced at 1.62, while the Bulldogs sit at 2.25.

Essendon vs Adelaide

Adelaide to Win by Winning Margin of 1-24 Points

Essendon will host Adelaide at the Marvel Stadium on Saturday, just a week after the Crows tore through St Kilda with a 63-point demolition. The Bombers, who were beaten by 26 points against Hawthorn in Round 1, will be looking for a response but we expect Adelaide to swoop into Melbourne and get the win with a tight winning margin of 1-24 points. Adelaide are priced at 1.67, while Essendon are at 2.20.

Port Adelaide vs Richmond

Port Adelaide to Win and Under 172.5 Match Points

Despite suffering a humiliating 91-point defeat to Collingwood in Round 1, Port Adelaide are heavy favourites for Saturday’s clash at Adelaide Oval. The Power have dominated Richmond in recent years, winning their last four meetings dating back to 2023, and we expect them to bounce back here. Richmond’s attack has struggled, and this contest could see fewer than 172.5 total match points. Port Adelaide are priced at 1.13, while Richmond are long shots at 6.00.

St Kilda vs Geelong

Geelong to Win by Winning Margin of 1-39 Points

The Saints have a tough task on their hands when they host the Cats at the Marvel Stadium on Saturday night, having just come off a 63-point thrashing at the hands of Adelaide. Geelong, fresh from a dominant 78-point win over Fremantle, are expected to get the job done in Melbourne, but we think St Kilda can keep the margin within 1-39 points. Geelong are priced at 1.25, while St Kilda are at 3.75.

Brisbane vs West Coast

Lions to Win by Winning Margin of Over 40 Points

The reigning premiers return to the Gabba on Saturday and they should have no trouble dispatching a West Coast side that were dismantled by 87 points against Gold Coast in Round 1. Brisbane fought hard for a gritty win over the Swans last week, but they should make far easier work of the Eagles here, winning by more than 40 points. Brisbane are priced at 1.05, while West Coast are outsiders at 9.00.

North Melbourne vs Melbourne

Melbourne to Win but North Melbourne to Stay Within 19.5 Handicap

Both sides are searching for their first win of the season but Melbourne comes into this all-Victorian derby as favourites. While the Demons are expected to bounce back at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, but North Melbourne should stay within the 19.5-point margin. Melbourne are priced at 1.36, while North Melbourne sit at 3.00.

Fremantle vs Sydney

Fremantle to Win by Winning Margin of 1-10 Points

Both clubs head into this clash at Optus Stadium on Sunday searching for their first win of the season. The Dockers have home advantage and are slight favourites in what looks to be a tight contest, with Sydney also desperate to bounce back. We’re backing Fremantle to edge this one with a winning margin of 1-10 points. Fremantle are priced at 1.73, while Sydney sit at 2.10.

AFL Premiership Round 1 Results

  • Brisbane Lions vs Geelong Cats Postponed
  • Sydney Swans 11.10 (76) vs Hawthorn Hawks 14.12 (96)
  • Gold Coast vs Essendon Postponed
  • GWS Giants 15.14. (104) vs Collingwood 6.16. (52)

AFL Premiership Round 2 Predictions

  • Hawks to Win but Carlton to Stay Within 15.5 Handicap
  • Pies to Win and Over 176.5 Match Points
  • Adelaide to Win by Winning Margin of 1-24 Points
  • Port Adelaide to Win and Under 172.5 Match Points
  • Geelong to Win by Winning Margin of 1-39 Points
  • Lions to Win by Winning Margin of Over 40 Points
  • Melbourne to Win but North Melbourne to Stay Within 19.5 Handicap
  • Fremantle to Win by Winning Margin of 1-10 Points

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