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Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies Prediction & Preview - AFLW Round 5 2026
A free, data-led AFLW preview built from real results: head-to-head history, recent form and the players to watch on each side.
Match details
Our prediction: Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies
Collingwood Magpies by 1-12
Model score: Gold Coast Suns 35 to 40 Collingwood Magpies
Total points: the model's 75-point expected total sits in line with a typical AFLW game (~80 combined points).
How this works: the model averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games, up to the end of 2025, matches attack against defence, and adds a 2-point home-ground adjustment. A data lean, not a certainty: list changes, injuries and team news all move it.
What the numbers say
Across their last 3 meetings it is Gold Coast Suns 1, Collingwood Magpies 2, averaging 56 combined points per game. Gold Coast Suns won 1 of their last 5 on record. Collingwood Magpies won 1 of their last 5.
Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies head-to-head
Last 3 meetings: Gold Coast Suns 1, Collingwood Magpies 2, averaging 56 combined points per game.
Form guide: last 5 completed games
Most recent results on record, up to the end of 2025.
- 39 to 25 @ Richmond Tigers1 Nov 2025
- 24 to 39 v Collingwood Magpies26 Oct 2025
- 6 to 72 v Western Bulldogs19 Oct 2025
- 37 to 60 @ Hawthorn Hawks11 Oct 2025
- 15 to 83 v Brisbane Lions4 Oct 2025
- 32 to 52 v Brisbane Lions2 Nov 2025
- 39 to 24 @ Gold Coast Suns26 Oct 2025
- 33 to 46 v Richmond Tigers19 Oct 2025
- 12 to 35 @ St Kilda Saints12 Oct 2025
- 17 to 62 @ West Coast Eagles5 Oct 2025
Players to watch: 2025 averages
Ranked on 2025 GDS fantasy average. Squads change between seasons, so treat this as a guide to who carried each club last time out.
Gold Coast Suns
- Charlie Rowbottom
117.5 GDS avg · 27.6 disposals · 0.1 goals · 3.4 marks · 6.4 tackles (11 games)
- Niamh McLaughlin
96.0 GDS avg · 23.3 disposals · 0.2 goals · 3.7 marks · 1.4 tackles (12 games)
- Lucy Single
95.3 GDS avg · 19.8 disposals · 0.1 goals · 1.5 marks · 6.5 tackles (12 games)
- Lily Mithen
74.8 GDS avg · 14.9 disposals · 0.0 goals · 2.9 marks · 4.4 tackles (12 games)
Collingwood Magpies
- Brittany Bonnici
119.1 GDS avg · 23.4 disposals · 0.0 goals · 2.3 marks · 8.9 tackles (11 games)
- Tarni White
96.1 GDS avg · 18.6 disposals · 0.0 goals · 5.1 marks · 3.8 tackles (12 games)
- Carly Remmos
80.6 GDS avg · 16.4 disposals · 0.1 goals · 1.9 marks · 5.6 tackles (8 games)
- Ruby Schleicher
78.7 GDS avg · 14.3 disposals · 0.3 goals · 2.6 marks · 6.7 tackles (10 games)
AFLW Round 5 2026 preview questions
Who will win Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies?
Our form model favours Collingwood Magpies by 1-12 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Gold Coast Suns 35 to 40 Collingwood Magpies.
What is the Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies prediction for AFLW Round 5 2026?
Our form model favours Collingwood Magpies by 1-12 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Gold Coast Suns 35 to 40 Collingwood Magpies. The model expects about 75 combined points, in line with a typical AFLW game (around 80). It averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games and adds a small home-ground adjustment.
When and where is Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies?
Gold Coast Suns host Collingwood Magpies in AFLW Round 5, 2026 on Saturday 12 Sept 2026, 2:35pm at People First Stadium. Times are local to the venue.
What is the Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies head-to-head record?
Across their last 3 meetings between 2023 and 2025 it is Gold Coast Suns 1, Collingwood Magpies 2. Those games averaged 56 combined points.
Which players should I watch in Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies?
On 2025 fantasy averages, Charlie Rowbottom for Gold Coast Suns and Brittany Bonnici for Collingwood Magpies. The preview lists the top four per club with disposals, goals, marks and tackles per game, and every name links to that player's full stats page.
Is this Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies are free and need no account. Stats Lab members get the deeper fantasy and matchup analysis tools on top.
More this round: every fixture is listed on the AFLW match previews page, with deeper club data on the Gold Coast Suns and Collingwood Magpies hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.