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West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast Suns Prediction & Preview - AFLW Round 2 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: West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast Suns
West Coast Eagles by 1-12
Model score: West Coast Eagles 44 to 32 Gold Coast Suns
Total points: the model's 76-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 2 meetings it is West Coast Eagles 1, Gold Coast Suns 1, averaging 90 combined points per game. West Coast Eagles won 1 of their last 5 on record. Gold Coast Suns won 1 of their last 5.
West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast Suns head-to-head
Last 2 meetings: West Coast Eagles 1, Gold Coast Suns 1, averaging 90 combined points per game.
Form guide: last 5 completed games
Most recent results on record, up to the end of 2025.
- 19 to 60 @ Carlton Blues8 Nov 2025
- 22 to 42 v Carlton Blues31 Oct 2025
- 26 to 43 @ Sydney Swans25 Oct 2025
- 50 to 19 v Geelong Cats17 Oct 2025
- 31 to 48 @ Adelaide Crows11 Oct 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
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.
West Coast Eagles
- Ella Roberts
120.7 GDS avg · 23.8 disposals · 0.7 goals · 3.8 marks · 7.3 tackles (12 games)
- Charlotte Thomas
80.2 GDS avg · 17.2 disposals · 0.1 goals · 3.2 marks · 2.8 tackles (13 games)
- Jaide Britton
75.8 GDS avg · 16.2 disposals · 0.2 goals · 2.0 marks · 4.6 tackles (13 games)
- Isabella Lewis
75.5 GDS avg · 16.5 disposals · 0.3 goals · 1.7 marks · 3.8 tackles (13 games)
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)
AFLW Round 2 2026 preview questions
Who will win West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast Suns?
Our form model favours West Coast Eagles by 1-12 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of West Coast Eagles 44 to 32 Gold Coast Suns.
What is the West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast Suns prediction for AFLW Round 2 2026?
Our form model favours West Coast Eagles by 1-12 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of West Coast Eagles 44 to 32 Gold Coast Suns. The model expects about 76 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 West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast Suns?
West Coast Eagles host Gold Coast Suns in AFLW Round 2, 2026 on Saturday 22 Aug 2026, 10:35am at Mineral Resources Park. Times are local to the venue.
What is the West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast Suns head-to-head record?
Across their last 2 meetings between 2023 and 2025 it is West Coast Eagles 1, Gold Coast Suns 1. Those games averaged 90 combined points.
Which players should I watch in West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast Suns?
On 2025 fantasy averages, Ella Roberts for West Coast Eagles and Charlie Rowbottom for Gold Coast Suns. 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 West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast Suns preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast Suns 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 West Coast Eagles and Gold Coast Suns hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.