Gold Coast vs Collingwood Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 18, 2025
Last updated: Jul 10, 2025, 7:00PM | Published: Jul 6, 2025, 10:50AM
Gold Coast will sqaure off with Collingwood in AFL Round 18 action at People First Stadium on Friday, beginning at 7:40pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Gold Coast vs Collingwood game, plus the latest betting odds and goalscorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Gold Coast vs Collingwood AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model is currently unable to split the two teams, giving both Gold Coast and Collingwood an equal 50% chance of winning in Round 18 of the AFL season.
Gold Coast vs Collingwood: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Friday's AFL clash at People First Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Gold Coast $2.05, Collingwood $1.78
- Line: Gold Coast +3.5 ($1.91), Collingwood -3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 172.5 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 Gold Coast at $2.05 and Collingwood at $1.78.
The Suns are 3.5-point underdogs against the Magpies, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Magpies (-3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 172.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Suns (+3.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 172.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
Gold Coast vs Collingwood: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Gold Coast at $2.05 with Bet365
- Line: Gold Coast +3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 172.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Gold Coast vs Collingwood predictions are based on world-class simulations and gambling experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Gold Coast vs Collingwood: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted score for Gold Coast vs Collingwood at People First Stadium on Friday is Magpies 84-84 Suns.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Gold Coast vs Collingwood match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Gold Coast vs Collingwood: Goal Scorers
Looking for Gold Coast vs Collingwood goal kicker tips? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Gold Coast's Ben King is the most likely player to kick the first goal in Gold Coast vs Collingwood.
King has a 4.5% chance of kicking the first goal at People First Stadium, while the Suns star has a 71.8% chance of kicking a goal at any time during the match.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Gold Coast
- Ben King: 4.5% probability
- Ben Long: 3.4% probability
- Malcolm Rosas: 2.8% probability
- Ben Ainsworth: 2.6% probability
- Jed Walter: 2.5% probability
Collingwood
- Jamie Elliott: 4.1% probability
- Brody Mihocek: 3.3% probability
- Bobby Hill: 2.8% probability
- Daniel McStay: 2.7% probability
- Tim Membrey: 2.6% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Gold Coast
- Ben King: 71.8% probability
- Ben Long: 62.4% probability
- Malcolm Rosas: 56.6% probability
- Ben Ainsworth: 53.4% probability
- Bailey Humphrey: 49.5% probability
Collingwood
- Jamie Elliott: 70.9% probability
- Brody Mihocek: 60.3% probability
- Bobby Hill: 57.2% probability
- Tim Membrey: 52.9% probability
- Daniel McStay: 52.1% probability
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Gold Coast vs Collingwood match.
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Gold Coast vs Collingwood: Essential Details
The AFL Round 18 clash between the Suns and Magpies at People First Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:40pm AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Gold Coast vs Collingwood
- Date: Friday 11 July 2025
- Time: 7:40pm AEST
- Venue: People First Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Gold Coast vs Collingwood predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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