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Fremantle Dockers vs. Gold Coast Suns prediction: Dockers favored to win AFL Finals week one matchup [9/6/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Fremantle Dockers vs Gold Coast Suns predictions for AFL Saturday.
The Fremantle Dockers and Gold Coast Suns are scheduled to meet in the Australian Football League (AFL) at Optus Stadium on Saturday, starting at 5:35AM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven AFL model predicts the Dockers as the most likely winner of today's game.
For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Suns vs. Dockers predictions page.
Dockers vs. Suns prediction: Who will win AFL Finals week one matchup?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's AFL matchup between the Suns and Dockers 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Dockers a 57% chance of beating the Suns.
According to our model, the Suns (+8.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 158.5- over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Gold Coast vs. Fremantle odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Suns | Dockers |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +130 | -164 |
| Line (Spread) | +8.5 (-110) | -8.5 (-115) |
| Total | o158.5 (-115) | u158.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Dockers vs. Suns game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's Australian rules football matchup between the Dockers and Suns at Optus Stadium is scheduled to start at 5:35AM ET.
- Who: Gold Coast Suns vs. Fremantle Dockers
- Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
- Time: 5:35AM ET/2:35AM PT
- Venue: Optus Stadium
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Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Suns vs. Dockers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Gold Coast vs. Fremantle picks, be sure to check out the latest AFL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Dockers, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Suns on Saturday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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