Round 22 Preview — 2026 AFL SeasonAFL Analytics

Greater Western Sydney v Gold Coast

GWS 30/31 consensus, +12.3. Gold Coast 2–8 away. H2H GWS 3–2. Strong tip: GWS by 12.

SavvyPlays · 6 Aug 2026 · Manuka Oval, Canberra · Sunday 9 August · 1:10PM AEST

Near-unanimous: 30 of 31 models tip GWS at 63.6% confidence. Despite the game being at Manuka Oval (GWS’s secondary venue), their 8–3 home record and Gold Coast’s 2–8 away form make this a clear call.

SavvyPlays Tip — Strong

01GWS by 12

Initially a Lean, upgraded to Strong after Squiggle returned 30–1 consensus. GWS at home (8–3) vs Gold Coast away (2–8). H2H GWS 3–2. Gold Coast lost to Melbourne by 31 at home last round. We’re at +12.

8–3

GWS Home

2–8

GC Away

GWS 3–2

H2H Last 5

30/31 GWS

Squiggle

63.6%

Confidence

Data & Methodology

Team records sourced from AFL Tables with exact team ID matching. Model consensus sourced directly from the Squiggle API (31 models). Kickoff times verified from footyalmanac.com.au. All figures verified as of 6 August 2026.