Gold Coast vs Melbourne Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 16, 2025

Gold Coast will face Melbourne in AFL Round 16 action at People First Stadium on Saturday, starting at 1:20pm AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Gold Coast vs Melbourne game, as well as the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Gold Coast vs Melbourne AFL match 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Suns a 74% chance of defeating the Demons in Round 16 of the 2025 AFL season.

Gold Coast vs Melbourne: Odds

The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at People First Stadium are listed here:

• Head to Head: Gold Coast $1.35, Melbourne $3.25
• Line: Gold Coast -18.5 ($1.91), Melbourne +18.5 ($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 $1.35 and Melbourne at $3.25.

The Suns are 18.5-point favourites against the Demons, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Demons (+18.5) 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 Demons (+18.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 172.5-point over/under is expected to go over 56% of the time.

Gold Coast vs Melbourne: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Gold Coast at $1.35 with Bet365
• Line: Melbourne +18.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Over 172.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Today's Gold Coast vs Melbourne betting tips are based on detailed modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.

Gold Coast vs Melbourne: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Gold Coast vs Melbourne at People First Stadium this Saturday is Gold Coast winning 96-79.

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

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Gold Coast vs Melbourne: Essential Details

The AFL Round 16 clash between the Suns and Demons at People First Stadium is scheduled to start at 1:20pm AEST on Saturday.

• Teams: Gold Coast vs Melbourne
• Date: Saturday 28 June 2025
• Time: 1:20pm 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 Melbourne predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all 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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