Gold Coast vs Collingwood Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 18, 2025

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 prediction and tips for the Gold Coast vs Collingwood game, plus the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Utilising trusted 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 gives the Magpies a 52% chance of winning against the Suns at People First Stadium.

Gold Coast vs Collingwood: Odds

The current Bet365 betting odds for Friday's AFL clash at People First Stadium are listed below:

• 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 listed as 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 model, the Suns (+3.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 172.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.

Gold Coast vs Collingwood: Betting Tips

• 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

Today's Gold Coast vs Collingwood best bets are based on market-leading simulations and wagering expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.

While the Magpies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Suns to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Gold Coast vs Collingwood: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Gold Coast vs Collingwood at People First Stadium on Friday is Collingwood winning 86-84.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Gold Coast vs Collingwood match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.

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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 stated.

Conclusion

Our Gold Coast vs Collingwood predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, 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 accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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