AFL Expert Tips and Predictions for Round 2, 2025
Mar 18, 2025, 1:15PM
To give you a hand with your AFL tips for Round 2, we have AFL Round 2 tips 2025 for every game this weekend.
Get the edge in your AFL tipping competitions thanks to our data-driven AFL expert tips for Round 2 of the 2025 AFL season, which come from simulating each AFL game 10,000 times.
AFL Round 2 Expert Tips 2025
AFL fans have eight games to enjoy this week, starting with Carlton vs Hawthorn on Thursday and ending with Fremantle vs Sydney on Sunday.
The below AFL footy tips and predictions are powered by independent data and analytics, making our AFL tips Round 2 2025 a go-to resource for AFL tipsters.
AFL Tips Round 2 2025: Who Will Win
Listed below are our predictions for each AFL clash in Round 2, 2025, based on 10,000 simulations per match.
Carlton vs Hawthorn
Round 2 AFL action kicks off with Carlton facing Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night. Our predictive analytics model projects Hawthorn as having a 69% chance of winning, while Carlton has a 31% projected win chance.
Carlton vs Hawthorn is at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, March 20 at 7:30pm. All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood
In Friday night's game between the Western Bulldogs and Collingwood, the Magpies are the more likely winners, with our predictive model projecting a 64% chance for Collingwood. The Western Bulldogs, on the other hand, have a 36% chance of winning.
Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood is at Marvel Stadium on Friday, March 21 at 7:40pm.
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Essendon vs Adelaide
We are tipping Adelaide to win its game against Essendon this week, with our powerful AFL model projecting a 58% win probability for the Crows. Essendon has a 42% chance of winning at Marvel Stadium.
Essendon vs Adelaide is at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, March 22 at 1:20pm AEDT.
Port Adelaide vs Richmond
With a win probability of 91%, our tip for this game is Port Adelaide, while its opponent, Richmond, has a projected win chance of 9%.
Port Adelaide vs Richmond is at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, March 22 at 4:15pm AEDT.
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St Kilda vs Geelong
The Cats have an 80% chance of winning on Saturday night, compared to St Kilda's 20% chance of victory. This makes Geelong the team to tip at Marvel Stadium.
St Kilda vs Geelong is at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, March 22 at 7:35pm AEDT.
Brisbane vs West Coast
Brisbane is favoured to win its game this week, with our model giving them a 98% chance, while West Coast enters the weekend with a 2% chance of causing an upset at The Gabba.
Brisbane vs West Coast is at The Gabba on Sunday, March 23 at 1:10pm AEDT.
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North Melbourne vs Melbourne
According to our predictive analytics model, Melbourne is the team to beat in this game, with the Demons' win probability at 66%. North Melbourne, on the other hand, has a 34% chance of winning.
North Melbourne vs Melbourne is at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, March 23 at 3:20pm AEDT.
Fremantle vs Sydney
We are tipping the Dockers in this game, with Fremantle given a 58% chance of winning, while Sydney has a 42% win probability.
Fremantle vs Sydney is at Optus Stadium on Sunday, March 23 at 6:10pm AEDT.
AFL Tipping Round 2 2025: Who to Tip
- Hawthorn
- Collingwood
- Adelaide
- Port Adelaide
- Geelong
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
- Fremantle
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AFL Round 2 Games to Tip On
- Carlton Blues vs Hawthorn Hawks
- Western Bulldogs vs Collingwood Magpies
- Essendon Bombers vs Adelaide Crows
- Port Adelaide Power vs Richmond Tigers
- St Kilda Saints vs Geelong Cats
- Brisbane Lions vs West Coast Eagles
- North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Melbourne Demons
- Fremantle Dockers vs Sydney Swans
AFL Round 2 Bye Teams: Who Has a Bye This Week
- Gold Coast Suns
- GWS Giants
The AFL footy tips Round 2 2025 and probabilities in this article are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Stats Insider is renowned in Australia for providing expert AFL tips. Our AFL expert tips 2025 are generated by an in-house team of skilled data scientists and analysts who use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to simulate each game 10,000 times and determine the most likely outcomes. This meticulous approach ensures our predictions are accurate and trustworthy, helping you make informed decisions when it comes to AFL tipping.
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