Top 10 Winning Tips for AFL Betting

6/2/2025

Top 10 AFL Betting Tips, especially for offline/local punters who might not have constant access to betting apps or live odds

1. Study the Teams Before You Bet

Learn how each team is performing lately (last 3–5 games).
Know if the team is on a winning streak or losing badly.

✅ Example: If Richmond has won 4 in a row, they’re in form. That’s a good sign.

2. Check the Injury List

A strong team with many injured players is weaker.
Ask local bookies or check radio/sports news for injury updates.

🚫 If a star player like Christian Petracca is out, think twice before betting on Melbourne.

3. Home Ground Advantage

Teams play better at their home stadiums.
Especially true for teams from Western Australia or South Australia.

🏠 Eagles usually play better in Perth. Be careful betting against them at home.

4. Watch the Weather

Rain and wind can affect scoring.
In wet conditions, underdogs sometimes perform better.

☔ Low scores = closer games = more chance for an upset.

5. Don’t Just Trust the Ladder

A top team can still lose to a lower-ranked team.
Focus on how they match up (e.g., fast teams vs slow teams).

📉 Don’t assume 1st will always beat 10th.

6. Know the Betting Options

Learn the difference:
- Head-to-head = which team will win.
- Margins = by how many points.
- First Goal Kicker = who kicks first goal (higher risk, higher reward).

💡 Start with head-to-head bets until you understand more complex markets.

7. Avoid Chasing Losses