GWS and West Coast begin AFL's Sunday slate with both sides looking to bounce back after losses in Round 22. Both clubs will be desperate to get on the winners list before the end of their campaigns!
We bring you our full preview and expert tips for the Giants vs Eagles below, with odds thanks to Dabble!
GWS vs West Coast Prediction & Betting Tips: AFL 2026 Round 23
Giants' Season Over
GWS headed into Round 22 still alive in the Wildcard race, however a defeat to a Gold Coast side that were coming into the game on the back of 10 consecutive losses leaves the Giants two games behind 10th placed Carlton, with two games remaining. A victory in either of Carlton’s final two games will mathematically rule out the Giants. GWS have now lost six of their last nine games, in what has been a horror end to the season. They’ve been hampered by injury throughout the year, but their inconsistency week to week has been one of the most baffling storylines of season 2026.
Opportunity Missed for the Eagles
West Coast had a big opportunity at home last week to claim a big scalp, with Collingwood heading to Perth with a severely undermanned side. The 19 point loss flattered the Eagles, with Collingwood recording nine more scoring shots than West Coast. The Eagles were beaten in a lot of the key areas of the game, recording -14 contested possessions, -12 Inside 50’s and -11 clearances. The most alarming stat though was the Eagles conceding scores from 50% of the inside 50’s that Collingwood recorded. The Pies haven’t been a strong attacking side in 2026, so these numbers don't make for great reading for West Coast.
Recent Head to Head History
West Coast have had some success against GWS, winning their matchup earlier this year and holding a 2-3 record across their last five games against the Giants. Those two wins were at Optus Stadium, with GWS winning their last three games at Engie Stadium against the Eagles. When GWS beat the Eagles, they beat them big - their last four wins against West Coast have come by margins of 59, 81, 65 and 52 points.
Giants or Eagles? Here’s Our GWS vs West Coast Tip
As we’ve mentioned above, when the Giants beat the Eagles, they do it in convincing fashion, with an average winning margin of 64 points across their last four wins against West Coast. There were a few positives early in the season for the Eagles, however nine straight losses has wiped away any optimism. West Coast’s statistical profile is one of the worst in the league, ranking 17th for disposals, 16th for points scored, 16th for points against, 16th for marks, 15th for inside 50’s and 14 for clearances.
GWS haven’t been able to maintain a consistent brand of football this season, but their groundball game has been excellent and they should be able to expose the Eagles. GWS rank 1st in the AFL for groundball gets, 1st for post clearance groundball gets, 1st for forward 50 groundball gets, 1st for defensive 50 groundball gets, 3rd for post clearance contested possessions and 3rd for contested possessions. The Giants will bully West Coast around the ball and give their forwards plenty of use against a struggling Eagles backline.
GWS vs West Coast Prop Bet
Harley Reid’s work in the latter parts of the season has been a huge positive in a tough period for the Eagles. Reid’s last three games have seen performances of 29, 34 and 30 disposals. When he faced off against the Giants back in Round 10, Reid was best on ground with 34 disposals and 2 goals. Expect another big game from the former number one draft pick, as he begins to push towards being one of the best midfielders in the competition.
Harley Reid 28+ Disposals
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GWS vs West Coast Same Game Multi
Harley Reid 28+ Disposals: As mentioned above, 29, 34 and 30 disposals from his last three games, as well as recording 34 disposals in his last game against the Giants.
Clayton Oliver 25+ Disposals: Oliver has had a stellar first season in Western Sydney, averaging 30 disposals per game, his best year since 2023. Oliver has reached the 25+ disposal mark in 18 of his 21 games and recorded 38 disposals against the Eagles in Round 10.
Marcus Herbert 23+ Disposals: Herbert has been an excellent pick up for the Eagles, and is averaging 26 disposals per game across his last five games. He has reached the 23+ mark in 2 of his last 3 games and has been in the top two highest kick in takers for West Coast in his last seven games.
GWS vs West Coast Betting Odds & Match Info
Date: Sunday 16th August
Time: 1:40pm AEST
Location: Engie Stadium, Sydney
Odds: GWS $1.17 vs West Coast $5.25
Line: GWS -32.5
Points: 168.5
Where to Watch GWS vs West Coast
You can watch the Giants vs Eagles live and ad-free on Kayo Sports.
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