AFL Predictions Round 4 2026
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AFL Predictions and AFL Tips Updated each Round. AFL Round 4 Predictions.
Brisbane Lions vs Collingwood Magpies Prediction
Venue – GABBA, Brisbane
Start Time – 7.30pm EST, Thursday April 2nd 2026
2026 Season Record
| Team | W-L | % |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 1-2 | 94.6 |
| Collingwood | 2-1 | 114.6 |
2026 Season Scoring
| Team | Pts | Opp Pts | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 93 | 98.3 | 191.3 |
| Collingwood | 81.3 | 71 | 152.3 |
Quick Game Facts
- Each of Collingwood’s last six away matches have gone UNDER the total match points line.
- Brisbane has won the first half in each of its last seven night matches at the Gabba.
- Collingwood has covered the line in each of its last seven matches as an underdog.
Prediction
The first game of Round 4 sees the Lions enter as favourites despite coming off a five-day break. Brisbane is highly talented through the midfield, but this shapes as a close contest. Sides on a five-day turnaround have been at a disadvantage in recent times, so the Magpies could hang around.
Prediction – Brisbane Lions (Win) ✔
North Melbourne vs Carlton Prediction
Venue – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Start Time – 3.15pm EST, Friday April 3rd 2026
2026 Season Record
| Team | W-L | % |
|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne | 2-1 | 116.6 |
| Carlton | 1-2 | 72.9 |
2026 Season Scoring
| Team | Pts | Opp Pts | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne | 96 | 82.3 | 178.3 |
| Carlton | 73.7 | 101 | 174.7 |
Quick Game Facts
- North Melbourne has lost each of its last 11 matches following a win.
- Carlton has won the first half in each of its last five matches.
- Carlton has covered the line in each of its last four matches as an away favourite.
Prediction
The Kangaroos and Blues clash on Good Friday in another game where one side faces a five-day break. Carlton ran out of steam in their loss to the Demons, and this shapes as a tough spot on a short turnaround. They should benefit from North Melbourne’s soft matchup against the Bombers last week, as well as the absence of star ruckman Tristan Xerri.
Prediction – Carlton Blues (Win) ❌
Adelaide Crows vs Fremantle Dockers Prediction
Venue – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Start Time – 7.15pm EST, Friday April 3rd 2026
2026 Season Record
| Team | W-L | % |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 1-2 | 100 |
| Fremantle | 2-1 | 143.9 |
2026 Season Scoring
| Team | Pts | Opp Pts | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 80.3 | 80.3 | 160.6 |
| Fremantle | 107 | 74.3 | 181.3 |
Quick Game Facts
Prediction
The Crows regain their captain, and while the scoreboard looked respectable in their loss to the Cats last week, they were well beaten in the fundamentals. Fremantle has a number of players in strong form and is playing some solid football. The Dockers will see this as a great opportunity for an away win, especially with Adelaide looking a little thin down back.
Prediction – Fremantle Dockers (Win) ✔
Richmond Tigers vs Port Adelaide Power Tip
Venue – MCG, Melbourne
Start Time – 4.15pm EST, Saturday April 4th 2026
2026 Season Record
| Team | W-L | % |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 0-3 | 56.9 |
| Port Adelaide | 1-2 | 105.5 |
2026 Season Scoring
| Team | Pts | Opp Pts | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 58 | 102 | 160 |
| Port Adelaide | 96.7 | 91.7 | 188.4 |
Quick Game Facts
Prediction
Port Adelaide Power (Win) ✔
West Coast Eagles vs Sydney Swans Prediction
Venue – Optus Stadium, Perth
Start Time – 7.35pm EST, Saturday April 4th 2026
2026 Season Record
| Team | W-L | % |
|---|---|---|
| West Coast | 2-1 | 87.3 |
| Sydney | 2-1 | 139.5 |
2026 Season Scoring
| Team | Pts | Opp Pts | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast | 91.7 | 105 | 196.7 |
| Sydney | 106 | 76 | 182 |
Quick Game Facts
Prediction
Sydney Swans (Win) ✔
Melbourne Demons vs Gold Coast Suns Prediction
Venue – MCG, Melbourne
Start Time – 4.15pm EST, Sunday April 5th 2026
2026 Season Record
| Team | W-L | % |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 2-1 | 96 |
| Gold Coast | 3-0 | 191 |
2026 Season Scoring
| Team | Pts | Opp Pts | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 96.7 | 100.7 | 197.4 |
| Gold Coast | 128 | 67 | 195 |
Quick Game Facts
Prediction
Gold Coast Suns (Win) ❌
Western Bulldogs vs Essendon Prediction
Venue – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Start Time – 7.20pm EST, Sunday April 5th 2026
2026 Season Record
| Team | W-L | % |
|---|---|---|
| Western Bulldogs | 3-0 | 137.2 |
| Essendon | 0-3 | 61.8 |
2026 Season Scoring
| Team | Pts | Opp Pts | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Bulldogs | 113 | 82.3 | 195.3 |
| Essendon | 74 | 119.7 | 193.7 |
Quick Game Facts
Prediction
Western Bulldogs (Win) ✔
Hawthorn vs Geelong Prediction
Venue – MCG, Melbourne
Start Time – 3.15pm EST, Monday April 6th 2026
2026 Season Record
| Team | W-L | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn | 2-1 | 118.1 |
| Geelong | 2-1 | 86.7 |
2026 Season Scoring
| Team | Pts | Opp Pts | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn | 113 | 95.7 | 208.7 |
| Geelong | 82.3 | 95 | 177.3 |