Collingwood vs North Melbourne Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 18, 2026
Last updated: Jul 5, 2026, 6:00PM | Published: Jul 5, 2026, 10:30AM
Collingwood will take on North Melbourne in AFL Round 18 action at Marvel Stadium on Friday, starting at 7:40pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Collingwood vs North Melbourne game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Collingwood vs North Melbourne AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Magpies a 69% chance of winning against the Kangaroos in Round 18 of the 2026 AFL season.
Collingwood vs North Melbourne: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Friday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Collingwood $1.38, North Melbourne $3.10
- Line: Collingwood -17.5 ($1.91), North Melbourne +17.5 ($1.91)
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has Collingwood at $1.38 and North Melbourne at $3.10.
The Magpies are 17.5-point favourites against the Kangaroos, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Kangaroos (+17.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
Collingwood vs North Melbourne: Betting Tips
Today's Collingwood vs North Melbourne predictions are based on complex modelling and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Magpies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Kangaroos to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Collingwood vs North Melbourne: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Collingwood vs North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium this Friday is Collingwood winning 91-76.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Collingwood vs North Melbourne match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Collingwood vs North Melbourne: Essential Details
The AFL Round 18 clash between the Magpies and Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:40pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Collingwood vs North Melbourne
- Date: Friday 10 July 2026
- Time: 7:40pm AEST
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Collingwood vs North Melbourne predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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