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Greater Western Sydney Giants vs Gold Coast Suns

105.1 - 88.9
Model Score

Manuka Oval

Over 169.5 (30.1% edge)
Best Prop: Connor Idun Under 20.5 Disposals

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Tips and Prediction

GWS vs Gold Coast, Round 22 2026

The Verdict

Greater Western Sydney Giants 4-1 in last 5. At the Manuka Oval, the model sees GWS winning. Model total 194.0 vs market 169.5. Over 169.5 is our top play.

Why This Matters

The market has the total at 169.5. Our model puts it at 194.0, a 24.5-point gap. That is a 30.1% edge on the Over 169.5. Both squads' defensive stats back the lower total.

Team News

Form and Injury Context

Latest information heading into Round 22

Greater Western Sydney Giants

Team news not yet available.

Gold Coast Suns

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Statistical Comparison

Key Stats Dashboard

Five-game rolling averages - 2026 season

GWS
Gold Coast
35.8 Clearances 36
Gold Coast adv
376.4 Disposals 356.8
GWS adv
64 Tackles 50.2
GWS adv
64.8 Turnovers 65.8
GWS adv
27 Shots at Goal 23.6
GWS adv
The Key Number

GWS hold a Tackles advantage: 64 vs 50.2 per game.

Form Guide

Last 5 Results

GWS
WLLWW
Avg Scored84.4
Avg Conceded86.0
O/U Record9-10-0
ATS Record7-12
Home Record7-3
Gold Coast
LLLLL
Avg Scored83.4
Avg Conceded106.6
O/U Record9-10-0
ATS Record4-15
Away Record1-8
Head-to-Head

Recent Meetings

Last 5 matches

SeasonRndHomeScoreAwayWinnerATSO/U
2026 R8 Gold Coast Suns 83 - 63 Greater Western Sydney Giants Gold Coast W U
2025 R23 Gold Coast Suns 76 - 111 Greater Western Sydney Giants GWS L O
2025 R15 Greater Western Sydney Giants 106 - 99 Gold Coast Suns GWS W O
2024 R19 Greater Western Sydney Giants 89 - 50 Gold Coast Suns GWS W U
2024 R4 Gold Coast Suns 89 - 117 Greater Western Sydney Giants GWS L O

Greater Western Sydney Giants 4-1 in last 5. The most recent clash saw Gold Coast win 83 - 63 at Gold Coast in R8 2026. Three of the last four meetings have produced Under totals.

Matchup Analysis

Form Analysis

Greater Western Sydney Giants Form Analysis

Last five: W L L W W. GWS are in mixed recent form. Averaging 84.4 scored and 86.0 conceded over the past five games. Their Disposals home average sits at 376.4. Their home record 7-3 in 2026 gives context to where they sit right now.

Gold Coast Suns Form Analysis

Last five: L L L L L. Gold Coast are in the middle of a 10-game losing run. Averaging 83.4 scored and 106.6 conceded over the past five games. Their Inside 50s away average sits at 50.8. Their away record 1-8 in 2026 gives context to where they sit right now.

Player Markets

Player Props & Watch List

Model disposal leans and standout performers from recent head-to-heads

PlayerTeamLineModel5g AvgLean
Connor Idun Greater Western Sydney Giants U20.5 16.1 23.4 UNDER -4.4
Touk Miller Gold Coast Suns U22.5 20.3 25.4 UNDER -2.2
Lachlan Ash Greater Western Sydney Giants U27.5 25.7 26.4 UNDER -1.8
Lachie Whitfield Greater Western Sydney Giants U28.5 27.9 26.2 UNDER -0.6
Matt Rowell Gold Coast Suns O27.5 27.9 27.4 OVER +0.4
Noah Anderson Gold Coast Suns O27.5 27.8 23.8 OVER +0.3

Note: in-play betting on AFL is prohibited online in Australia. All player prop markets must be placed pre-game.

H2H Standout Performers

Clayton Oliver (GWS)
Clayton Oliver (GWS), Midfielder. 30.9 disp / 0.2 gls avg. 32 disposals vs Gold Coast Suns R8 2026.
Lachie Ash (GWS)
Lachie Ash (GWS), Defender. 28.9 disp / 0.05 gls avg. 29 disposals vs Gold Coast Suns R8 2026.
Lachie Whitfield (GWS)
Lachie Whitfield (GWS), Defender. 28.3 disp / 0.06 gls avg. 30 disposals vs Gold Coast Suns R8 2026.
Noah Anderson (Gold Coast)
Noah Anderson (Gold Coast), Midfielder. 27.5 disp / 0.32 gls avg. 27 disposals vs Greater Western Sydney Giants R8 2026.
John Noble (Gold Coast)
John Noble (Gold Coast), Defender. 26.3 disp / 0.35 gls avg. 35 disposals vs Greater Western Sydney Giants R8 2026.
Matt Rowell (Gold Coast)
Matt Rowell (Gold Coast), Midfielder. 25.0 disp / 0.2 gls avg.
Model Bets

Ranked Bet Recommendations

MarketBetLinePriceEdgeConfidenceNotes
Total Over 169.5 169.5 $1.88 30.1% edge Strong Model total 194.0 vs market 169.5. Gap: 24.5 points.
Prop Connor Idun Under 20.5 20.5 N/A 4.4% edge None Model has Connor Idun at 16.1 vs line 20.5. (price not available from market)
Our Verdict

Prediction & Best Bet

Predicted Score
105.1 - 88.9
GWS - Gold Coast
Best Prop
Connor Idun Under 20.5 Disposals
Top Edge
Total: 30.1%
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