Collingwood vs GWS Giants Preview & Prediction | 2026 AFL | Regular Season | Round 3

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GWS Giants will hope for a more fruitful trip to Marvel Stadium after their battering at the hands of Western Bulldogs in Round 1.

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The prediction

Coming into this contest after enjoying a week off, Collingwood have opened their 2026 AFL campaign with a victory over St Kilda before a fairly narrow loss to Adelaide last time out, in what was a repeat of their Preliminary Final contest last year.

The Magpies are boosted by the return of key pair Jeremy Howe and Darcy Moore for this one, which should only increase their chances of success at Marvel Stadium.

After winning their Opening Round contest with Hawthorn, things were looking up for the GWS Giants, but consecutive defeats - a brutal loss to Western Bulldogs and a narrow reverse against St Kilda - have left the coaching team scratching their heads ahead of a fourth consecutive week of action.

To make matters worse for the visitors, Jack Buckley is forced to miss out here due to concussion while Sam Taylor remains sidelined, and they frankly look there for the taking.

With contrasting personnel situations, the fresher Collingwood look the clear pick in this one.

Collingwood vs GWS Giants tip: Collingwood to win