Collingwood vs Adelaide Preview & Prediction | 2026 AFL | Regular Season | Round 1

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Two of the best teams in the AFL last year collide this weekend as Collingwood meet Adelaide at the MCG in what promises to be a blockbuster

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How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / USA – Some matches are televised on Fox Sports channels

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ & Watch AFL / USA – Watch AFL

The prediction

Collingwood got off to a winning start last weekend as they beat Sy Kilda 78-66 but they know they will have to raise their game this weekend as they face Adelaide at the MCG.

This is a rematch of their qualifying final clash last year in which Collingwood emerged victorious 79-55 and that was a real blow to Adelaide after they won the regular season ladder.

They will be seeking revenge in their first match of the season but one would think Collingwood have a marginal edge having one match under their belts already.

That could very well be the deciding factor in a match which is surely going to be close, but it is Collingwood that get the nod from us.

Collingwood vs Adelaide tip: Collingwood to win