Brisbane vs. Sydney Predictions – AFL Round 16 2026

We have Brisbane vs. Sydney predictions for AFL Round 16 on Thursday, June 25 at 7:30pm at the Gabba.

The Lions opened as favourites, but with late money coming for the Swans, they could firm into favouritism at kick off.

Best Bet

Sydney @ $1.96

Brisbane has bounced back to form with consecutive wins over Gold Coast and Richmond, but the level of opposition wasn’t strong. They now face Sydney, which has four wins from its last five games, and the Swans could make it five from six.

They just got past Port Adelaide in Round 14, but with a bye under their belt, they should be well-rested and ready to produce a good performance. They have recent wins over St Kilda and Collingwood, and they have already beaten Brisbane this season.

The 104-60 win at the SCG was an excellent form guide, and although this game is played at the Gabba, we don’t think that it will make much difference. Brisbane was held to 18 points at halftime in that game, and Sydney could hammer home an early advantage again.

Take the $1.96 odds before money comes for Sydney throughout the week.

Same Game Multi

Sydney H2H, Charlie Cameron 3+ Goals, Isaac Heeney 2+ Goals, Total Points Under 185.5 @ $10.50

Charlie Curnow kicked three goals in his last game, and with 15 goals from his last four games, he’s one of the in-form goal scorers in the AFL. We’re happy to follow him in the coming weeks, and the $2.03 odds for 3+ goals is a generous price.

Isaac Henney hasn’t having the most consistent year, but he tends to play his best when Sydney wins. We have Sydney winning, so the $1.79 odds for Heeney to kick 2+ goals is worth including in AFL SGM picks.

They combined for 164 points in their first meeting, and we have Sydney’s defence limiting Brisbane again. Include under 185.5 in AFL picks this week.

Best Value Bet

Sydney 40+ @ $5.80

Sydney won their last meeting by 44 points, and although Brisbane has improved since then, it could be a similar result.

We have the Swans scoring a comfortable win and making a statement in this game. It’s not easy to beat the Lions by 40+ points, but two of their last three losses have come by 40+ points, so they tend to get blown away when they lose.

The $5.80 odds are generous enough to include for value.

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Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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