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West Coast Eagles vs Collingwood Magpies AFL Round 22 Tips - Pies to win without blowing Eagles away

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Last updated: Wed 05 Aug 2026 08:58

Collingwood is predicted to clinch a crucial win over West Coast in AFL Round 22, likely by a narrow margin due to their growing injury list and the Eagles' recent competitiveness. Collingwood has repeatedly edged out close games and is projected to win by around 25 points. West Coast continues to struggle offensively but remains resilient, while Nick Daicos should again shine for the Magpies. Expect a low-scoring contest, with under 170.5 points recommended for totals betting.

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  • Collingwood favoured for a narrow win (1-39 margin) despite injuries.
  • Low total points expected; under 170.5 is the top betting tip.
  • Nick Daicos likely to tally 35+ disposals as Collingwood's key asset.
  • The game will be played at Optus Stadium on Sunday, 9th August, with the bounce at 2:10 PM (AWST).
West Coast Eagles vs Collingwood Magpies AFL Round 22 Tips
West Coast Eagles vs Collingwood Magpies AFL Round 22 Tips

West Coast Eagles vs Collingwood Magpies AFL Round 22 Expert Tips


Collingwood should secure the victory it needs to confirm a finals berth, but its growing injury list and West Coast’s improved competitiveness make a 1-39 winning margin more appealing than backing the Magpies to cover a sizeable line.

Ten of Collingwood’s 11 victories in 2026 have come by 1-39 points. The Magpies have repeatedly found ways to win close matches, but they have rarely put opponents away and now travel to Perth without several important players. The FootyBets.com.au model has Collingwood winning by 25.8 points.

West Coast has lost eight consecutive matches, but the Eagles have remained competitive against several finals contenders. They lost to Brisbane by 24 points, the Western Bulldogs by 16 and Collingwood by only 10 earlier this season.

Under 170.5 is the preferred totals bet. Seven of West Coast’s past nine matches have finished below that mark. The Eagles have reached 100 points just once in 20 matches this season and are averaging 65.6 points across their past five.

Nick Daicos will again be required to carry a heavy workload through the midfield. He has collected at least 35 disposals in each of his past three matches and produced another 35 against Geelong despite receiving close attention from Oisin Mullin.

With Patrick Lipinski, Brayden Maynard, Harry Perryman and several other senior players sidelined, Daicos should remain at the centre of everything Collingwood does.

Key Points


  • Ten of Collingwood’s 11 victories this season have been by 1-39 points.
  • Collingwood is projected to win by between 21 and 26 points.
  • Seven of West Coast’s past nine matches have finished below 170.5 points.
  • Nick Daicos has recorded 35+ disposals in three consecutive matches.

West Coast Eagles vs Collingwood Magpies Head-to-Head


West Coast and Collingwood have each won 31 of their 62 meetings, but the Magpies have controlled the recent rivalry with seven victories from the past 10 encounters.

Collingwood has won the past four meetings by margins of 10, 29, 66 and 63 points. The most recent clash was significantly more competitive, with West Coast pushing the Magpies before falling 13.14 (92) to 12.10 (82) in Round 11.

West Coast Eagles Form


West Coast enters Round 22 sitting 16th with a 4-16 record after losing eight consecutive matches.

The Eagles were left to rue their inaccuracy in an 11-point defeat to Richmond last week. West Coast generated 28 scoring shots and won the inside-50 count, but its return of 9.19 prevented it from making the most of those opportunities.

Harley Reid produced one of his best performances of the season with 34 disposals and nine clearances.

West Coast has been more competitive than its losing streak suggests, but scoring remains a major problem. The Eagles have averaged only 65.6 points across their past five matches and have failed to reach 100 points in 19 of their 20 games this season.

Collingwood Magpies Form


Collingwood sits ninth with an 11-1-8 record after its six-match winning streak ended against Geelong.

The Magpies conceded five goals to one in the opening quarter and trailed by 29 points at half-time. They threatened to make a contest of it after the break, reducing the margin to 16 points, but Geelong steadied and claimed a 97-72 victory.

Dan McStay was Collingwood’s leading player with a career-high five goals, while Darcy Cameron performed strongly in the ruck. Nick Daicos collected 35 disposals, although Geelong’s Oisin Mullin limited the impact of many of those possessions.

West Coast Eagles vs Collingwood Magpies Team List & Team News


West Coast Eagles
Liam Baker will be monitored closely as he attempts to return from calf tightness. Jack Hutchinson is also pushing to return from a hamstring injury, while Malakai Champion faces a fitness test on his injured hand.

Collingwood Magpies
Collingwood will be forced to make several changes after Patrick Lipinski, Jeremy Howe and Harry Perryman were injured against Geelong. Lipinski will miss two to three weeks with a calf strain, while Perryman is expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks.

Jordan De Goey must pass a fitness test due to glute soreness, while Lachie Schultz is also a test. Sam Swadling is pushing for a recall after recording 40 disposals in the VFL.

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Verdict

Collingwood will battle for their win in the West in a low-scoring affair. Nick Daicos will collect another 35 disposals.
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Best Bet2: Under 170.5 Game Total $1.91 at Neds - 2 Units
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