AFL Expert Tips and Predictions for Round 18, 2025
Last updated: Jul 9, 2025, 1:15AM | Published: Jul 8, 2025, 2:15PM
Searching for the best AFL tips for Round 18? We have AFL Round 18 tips 2025 for every match this week.
As Australia's leading provider of AFL expert tips, Stats Insider is here to assist with AFL tipping for each match in Round 18 of the 2025 season.
AFL Round 18 Expert Tips 2025
Round 18 of the AFL season features nine games, beginning with Carlton vs Brisbane on Thursday and finishing with Port Adelaide vs West Coast on Sunday.
Our AFL footy tips and predictions are powered by independent data and analytics, making our AFL tips Round 18 2025 a go-to resource for AFL tipsters across the country.
AFL Tips Round 18 2025: Who Will Win
Featured below are our predictions for each AFL game in Round 18, 2025, based on 10,000 simulations per match.
Carlton vs Brisbane
Round 18 AFL action kicks off with Carlton facing Brisbane at Marvel Stadium on Thursday. Our model projects Brisbane as having a 72% chance of winning, while Carlton has a 28% win probability.
Carlton vs Brisbane is at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, July 10 at 7:30pm. All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Gold Coast vs Collingwood
In this week's game between Gold Coast and Collingwood, the Magpies are the more likely winners, with our predictive model projecting a 52% chance for Collingwood. On the other hand, Gold Coast has a 48% chance of winning.
Gold Coast vs Collingwood is at People First Stadium on Friday, July 11 at 7:40pm.
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Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide
We are tipping the Western Bulldogs to win their game against Adelaide this week, with our model projecting a 64% win probability for the Western Bulldogs. Adelaide has a 36% chance of winning at Marvel Stadium.
Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide is at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, July 12 at 1:20pm.
GWS vs Geelong
With a win probability of 51%, our tip for this game is Geelong, while its opponent, GWS, has a projected win chance of 49%.
GWS vs Geelong is at Giants Stadium on Saturday, July 12 at 4:15pm.
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Richmond vs Essendon
The Bombers have a 74% chance of winning this week, compared to Richmond's 26% chance of victory. This makes Essendon the team to tip at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Richmond vs Essendon is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, July 12 at 7:35pm.
Fremantle vs Hawthorn
Fremantle is favoured to win here, with our predictive analytics model giving them a 53% chance, while Hawthorn enters the weekend with a 47% chance of locking in a win at Optus Stadium.
Fremantle vs Hawthorn is at Optus Stadium on Saturday, July 12 at 8:10pm.
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Melbourne vs North Melbourne
According to our predictive analytics model, Melbourne is the team to beat in this game, with the Demons' win probability at 76%. North Melbourne, on the other hand, has a 24% chance of winning.
Melbourne vs North Melbourne is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, July 13 at 1:10pm.
St Kilda vs Sydney
Our model is tipping the Swans in this game, with Sydney given a 53% chance of winning, while St Kilda has a 47% win probability.
St Kilda vs Sydney is at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, July 13 at 3:20pm.
Port Adelaide vs West Coast
The last game of Round 18 sees Port Adelaide take on West Coast at Adelaide Oval.
We are tipping Port Adelaide with a win probability of 90%, while West Coast is projected to have a win chance of 10%.
Port Adelaide vs West Coast is at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, July 13 at 4:40pm.
AFL Tipping Round 18 2025: Who to Tip
- Brisbane
- Collingwood
- Bulldogs
- Geelong
- Essendon
- Fremantle
- Melbourne
- Sydney
- Port Adelaide
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AFL Round 18 Games to Tip On
- Carlton Blues vs Brisbane Lions
- Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies
- Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide Crows
- GWS Giants vs Geelong Cats
- Richmond Tigers vs Essendon Bombers
- Fremantle Dockers vs Hawthorn Hawks
- Melbourne Demons vs North Melbourne Kangaroos
- St Kilda Saints vs Sydney Swans
- Port Adelaide Power vs West Coast Eagles
The AFL footy tips Round 18 2025 and probabilities in this article are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Stats Insider is renowned in Australia for providing expert AFL tips. Our AFL expert tips 2025 are generated by an in-house team of skilled data scientists and analysts who use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to simulate each game 10,000 times and determine the most likely outcomes. This meticulous approach ensures our predictions are accurate and reliable, helping you make informed decisions when it comes to AFL tipping.
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