Melbourne vs North Melbourne Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 18, 2025
Last updated: Jul 9, 2025, 7:05AM | Published: Jul 6, 2025, 10:50AM
Melbourne will sqaure off with North Melbourne in AFL Round 18 action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, starting at 1:10pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Melbourne vs North Melbourne game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Melbourne vs North Melbourne AFL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Demons a 76% chance of beating the Kangaroos at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Melbourne vs North Melbourne: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's AFL clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are shown here:
- Head to Head: Melbourne $1.22, North Melbourne $4.35
- Line: Melbourne -26.5 ($1.91), North Melbourne +26.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 168.5 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 Melbourne at $1.22 and North Melbourne at $4.35.
The Demons are 26.5-point favourites against the Kangaroos, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Kangaroos (+26.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 168.5 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 (+26.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 168.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Melbourne vs North Melbourne: Best Bets
- Head to Head: North Melbourne at $4.35 with Bet365
- Line: N Melbourne +26.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 168.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Today's Melbourne vs North Melbourne best bets are based on market-leading modelling and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Demons have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Kangaroos to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Melbourne vs North Melbourne: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Melbourne vs North Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground this Sunday is Melbourne winning 93-74.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Melbourne vs North Melbourne match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Melbourne vs North Melbourne game.
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Melbourne vs North Melbourne: Essential Details
The AFL Round 18 clash between the Demons and Kangaroos at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to start at 1:10pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Melbourne vs North Melbourne
- Date: Sunday 13 July 2025
- Time: 1:10pm AEST
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Melbourne vs North Melbourne predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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