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GWS Giants vs West Coast Eagles Prediction, Tips & Preview - AFL Round 23 2026
Who wins GWS Giants vs West Coast Eagles? Our form-based model leans GWS Giants by 12-23. Read the full preview below.
A free, data-led preview built from real results and season averages: head-to-head history, recent form and the key players on each side.
GWS Giants by 12-23
Model score: GWS Giants 98–80 West Coast Eagles
Total points: the model's 178-point expected total sits in line with a typical AFL game (~176 combined points).
How this works: our model averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games, matches attack against defence, and adds an 8-point home-ground adjustment. A data lean, not a certainty: injuries and team news can move it.
What the numbers say
Across their last 4 meetings it is GWS Giants 3, West Coast Eagles 1, averaging 164 total points per game. GWS Giants have won 1 of their last 5. West Coast Eagles have won 2 of their last 5.
Last 4 meetings: GWS Giants 3, West Coast Eagles 1, averaging 164 total points per game.
- 53–134 @ Western Bulldogs14 Mar 2026
- 74–78 v St Kilda Saints21 Mar 2026
- 54–87 @ Collingwood Magpies27 Mar 2026
- 131–75 v Richmond Tigers12 Apr 2026
- 66–107 @ Sydney Swans17 Apr 2026
- 111–94 v North Melbourne Kangaroos22 Mar 2026
- 92–90 @ Port Adelaide Power29 Mar 2026
- 35–163 v Sydney Swans4 Apr 2026
- 76–122 @ Geelong Cats12 Apr 2026
- 41–97 v Fremantle Dockers19 Apr 2026
GWS Giants
- Clayton Oliver
108.1 SC avg · 30.0 disposals · 0.2 goals · 3.1 marks (19 games)
- Lachie Whitfield
105.1 SC avg · 27.5 disposals · 0.1 goals · 5.8 marks (17 games)
- Lachie Ash
100.9 SC avg · 28.3 disposals · 0.1 goals · 7.5 marks (19 games)
- Finn Callaghan
97.6 SC avg · 26.9 disposals · 0.4 goals · 2.9 marks (18 games)
West Coast Eagles
- Harley Reid
92.2 SC avg · 24.6 disposals · 0.7 goals · 1.9 marks (20 games)
- Tom McCarthy
90.9 SC avg · 22.6 disposals · 0.1 goals · 5.8 marks (19 games)
- Marcus Herbert
90.7 SC avg · 23.0 disposals · 0.0 goals · 6.0 marks (7 games)
- Tim Kelly
90.2 SC avg · 23.6 disposals · 0.1 goals · 4.1 marks (18 games)
Go deeper before lockout
Matchup strength by position and full positional rankings for members, to sharpen your team and matchup analysis.
More this round: every fixture is listed on the Round 23 match previews page, with deeper club data on the GWS Giants and West Coast Eagles team hubs.