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How do you make your AFL tips?

Our AFL tips are based on team form, head-to-head records, venue factors, injury reports, weather conditions and betting market analysis. We compare odds across all major Australian bookmakers and identify value selections beyond the obvious favourite.

What AFL betting markets are available in Australia?

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AFL Tips 2026

Short Answer

PuntGuide publishes AFL tips every week based on confirmed team lists. Each match includes one margin or line bet and one player goal scorer (2+ or 3+ goals). We only name players confirmed in the official named squad.

Key Findings

→AFL team lists are confirmed Friday afternoon each week - never use players not in the named 22
→Player goal scorer markets: 1+ goals is too short to recommend; 2+ goals is standard value; 3+ goals delivers best price
→Margin bets offer more value than head-to-head on most AFL fixtures - the head-to-head on favourites is rarely worth the price
→MCG and Optus Stadium home ground advantages are among the most statistically significant in the AFL
→BetRight's Best Tote is particularly valuable when combining AFL multi bets with racing on the same day

Independent AFL tips and predictions for every game, every round of the 2026 season. Expert analysis, key stats, head-to-head records and value betting recommendations - updated every week.

2026 Tips Record — Running Total

+6.40u

Units Profit

13/18

Record (R11)

72.2%

Strike Rate

1 unit per pick at stated odds · Tracking from Round 11 · Full individual match tip results available on request

Current Round - AFL Round 11 Sir Doug Nicholls Round

Thursday 21 May – Sunday 24 May 2026 · 9 matches · Lions v GWS and Dees v Bulldogs Sunday

Hawthorn v Adelaide ADEL

Thu 21 May · 7:30pm · UTAS Stadium, Launceston

Richmond v Essendon RIC

Fri 22 May · 7:45pm · MCG, Melbourne

Fremantle v St Kilda FRE

Fri 22 May · 8:30pm · Optus Stadium, Perth

North Melbourne v Gold Coast GCS

Sat 23 May · 1:15pm · Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

Geelong v Sydney SYD

Sat 23 May · 4:15pm · GMHBA Stadium, Geelong

Collingwood v West Coast WCE

Sat 23 May · 4:35pm · MCG, Melbourne

Port Adelaide v Carlton PORT

Sat 23 May · 7:35pm · Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

GWS Giants v Brisbane Lions BRL

Sun 24 May · 12:30pm · ENGIE Stadium, Sydney

Western Bulldogs v Melbourne MEL

Sun 24 May · 3:15pm · Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

View Full Round 11 Tips →

How We Make Our AFL Tips

Every PuntGuide AFL tip is based on independent analysis - no bookmaker payments, no sponsored picks. Here's what we assess for every game:

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Team Form

Last 5 results, points for and against, win margin trends, home vs away splits.

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Venue & Conditions

Ground dimensions, interstate travel impact, weather forecast, crowd factor.

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Head-to-Head

Recent H2H record, venue-specific H2H, last 3 year win rates at this ground.

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Team News

Injury reports, selection changes, key player availability and impact on game plan.

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Market Analysis

Odds comparison across all major bookmakers, market movement and line value.

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Value Assessment

We identify selections where the price is longer than our probability assessment.

Tips are editorial predictions only and are not financial advice. Gamble responsibly. 18+.

AFL Futures Markets 2026

Beyond round tips - the big-picture AFL betting markets for 2026.

🏆 AFL Premiership Odds 2026

Who wins the flag? Full market.

🥇 Brownlow Medal Odds 2026

Nick Daicos $3.50 favourite.

🎯 Coleman Medal Odds 2026

Ben King $2.75. Top goal kicker.

⭐ Rising Star Odds 2026

Willem Duursma $2.50 fav.

Best Bookmakers for AFL Betting

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Frequently asked questions

PuntGuide publishes AFL tips for every game every round. Our Round 11 tips page covers all 9 matches with detailed analysis, predicted margins and betting market recommendations. New round tips are added each week as fixtures are confirmed.

PointsBet is our top pick - sharp head-to-head odds, unique PointsBetting markets on AFL stats, and a strong same-game multi builder. Sportsbet has the widest AFL market range. Ladbrokes is most competitive on head-to-head prices. Holding 2–3 accounts is the best way to always access the best odds.

Our AFL tips are based on team form, head-to-head records, venue factors, injury reports and betting market analysis. We compare odds across all major Australian bookmakers and identify selections where the price is longer than our probability assessment.

Yes. AFL betting tips and predictions are legal in Australia. Betting on AFL with a licensed Australian bookmaker is legal for adults 18 and over. PuntGuide's tips are editorial predictions only - they are not financial advice.

Australian bookmakers offer head-to-head, line betting, total points, first goal kicker, player disposals, same-game multis, winning margin, and quarter betting. PointsBet also offers unique PointsBetting markets on AFL stats like disposals and goals.