Collingwood vs North Melbourne Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 18, 2026
Last updated: Jul 10, 2026, 9:33AM | Published: Jul 5, 2026, 10:30AM
Collingwood will take on North Melbourne in AFL Round 18 action at Marvel Stadium on Friday, beginning at 7:40pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Collingwood vs North Melbourne game, as well as the latest betting odds and goalscorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Collingwood vs North Melbourne AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Magpies a 69% chance of beating the Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium.
Collingwood vs North Melbourne: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Collingwood $1.40, North Melbourne $3.00
- Line: Collingwood -16.5 ($1.91), North Melbourne +16.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 173.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $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 $1.40 and North Melbourne at $3.00.
The Magpies are listed as 16.5-point favourites against the Kangaroos, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Kangaroos (+16.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 173.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Kangaroos (+16.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 173.5-point over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
Collingwood vs North Melbourne: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: North Melbourne at $3.00 with Bet365
- Line: N Melbourne +16.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 173.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Collingwood vs North Melbourne betting tips are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Magpies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Kangaroos to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Collingwood vs North Melbourne: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Collingwood vs North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Friday is Collingwood winning 94-80.
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 free tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Collingwood vs North Melbourne: Goal Scorers
Searching for Collingwood vs North Melbourne goalscorer tips? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Collingwood's Tim Membrey is the most likely player to kick the first goal in Collingwood vs North Melbourne.
Membrey has an 8.3% chance of kicking the first goal at Marvel Stadium, while the Magpies star has a 92.8% chance of kicking a goal at any time during the game.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Collingwood
- Tim Membrey: 8.3% probability
- Daniel McStay: 7.2% probability
- Lachie Schultz: 6.4% probability
- Nick Daicos: 5.6% probability
- Jordan De Goey: 5.4% probability
North Melbourne
- Nick Larkey: 8.1% probability
- Paul Curtis: 6.1% probability
- Jack Darling: 6.0% probability
- Cooper Trembath: 4.3% probability
- Cameron Zurhaar: 2.3% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Collingwood
- Tim Membrey: 92.8% probability
- Daniel McStay: 87.3% probability
- Lachie Schultz: 84.8% probability
- Nick Daicos: 81.8% probability
- Jordan De Goey: 78.2% probability
North Melbourne
- Nick Larkey: 92.9% probability
- Paul Curtis: 86.5% probability
- Jack Darling: 84.3% probability
- Cooper Trembath: 78.7% probability
- Matt Whitlock: 49.4% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Collingwood vs North Melbourne match.
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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 in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Collingwood vs North Melbourne predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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