Hawthorn will take on Collingwood in AFL Round 22 action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, commencing at 7:30pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider’s prediction and tips for the Hawthorn vs Collingwood game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday’s Hawthorn vs Collingwood AFL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Magpies a 56% chance of winning against the Hawks in Round 22 of the 2025 AFL season.
Hawthorn vs Collingwood: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Thursday’s AFL clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are shown below:
Head to Head: Hawthorn $2.25, Collingwood $1.65
Line: Hawthorn +7.5 ($1.91), Collingwood -7.5 ($1.91)
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has Hawthorn at $2.25 and Collingwood at $1.65.
The Hawks are listed as 7.5-point underdogs against the Magpies, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Magpies (-7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
Hawthorn vs Collingwood: Best Bets
Head to Head: Hawthorn at $2.25 with Bet365
Line: Hawthorn +7.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Hawthorn vs Collingwood best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Magpies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Hawks to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Hawthorn vs Collingwood: Prediction
Stats Insider‘s predicted final score for Hawthorn vs Collingwood at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday is Collingwood winning 89-85.
This prediction is based on each team’s average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Hawthorn vs Collingwood match on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Hawthorn vs Collingwood: Essential Details
The AFL Round 22 clash between the Hawks and Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to commence at 7:30pm AEST on Thursday.
Teams: Hawthorn vs Collingwood
Date: Thursday 7 August 2025
Time: 7:30pm AEST
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Hawthorn vs Collingwood predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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