AFL 2025 semi-final previews, betting tips & best odds

The 2025 AFL finals series continues this weekend with a pair of exciting elimination clashes.

Kicking off on Friday night, Hawthorn will look to knock off the minor premiers when they face the Crows in Adelaide. Then, on Saturday, it is the first-ever Q-Clash final as Brisbane host the Gold Coast.

Here are our top AFL betting tips and predictions for both games, with odds from the best Australian bookies.

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Adelaide vs Hawthorn

Friday, September 12 – 7:10pm ACST – Adelaide Oval

Coming off a loss to Collingwood last Thursday, Adelaide will be hoping for a much-improved performance in their last home game of the 2025 AFL season. However, Hawthorn come into this clash in excellent form and hold all the tools to limit the Crows’ dominant forward line. Both meetings this year were decided by less than 15 points, so expect a similar situation with the season on the line.

Brisbane vs Gold Coast

Saturday, September 13 – 7:35pm AEST – Gabba

Coming off a memorable first-ever finals victory last week against Fremantle, the Suns will be hoping to ride the momentum against their local rival. Brisbane were beaten on all levels last Friday night, while they also lost some key players to injury. However, Gold Coast are inexperienced in the finals arena, and don’t expect a side that has made the last two grand finals to go down without a fight.

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