Richmond vs Melbourne Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 7, 2026

Richmond will sqaure off with the favoured Melbourne in AFL Round 7 action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, commencing at 7:40pm AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Richmond vs Melbourne game, plus the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Richmond vs Melbourne AFL match 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Demons an 85% chance of beating the Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Richmond vs Melbourne: Odds

The current Bet365 betting odds for Friday's AFL clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are shown here:

• Head to Head: Richmond $6.50, Melbourne $1.11
• Line: Richmond +38.5 ($1.91), Melbourne -38.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 187.5 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 Richmond at $6.50 and Melbourne at $1.11.

The Tigers are 38.5-point underdogs against the Demons, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Demons (-38.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 187.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Tigers (+38.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 187.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.

Richmond vs Melbourne: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Richmond at $6.50 with Bet365
• Line: Richmond +38.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Over 187.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Stats Insider's Richmond vs Melbourne betting tips are based on world-class simulations and betting experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.

While the Demons have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Tigers to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Richmond vs Melbourne: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Richmond vs Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground this Friday is Melbourne winning 111-76.

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

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Richmond vs Melbourne match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.

Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Richmond vs Melbourne game.

As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips for every AFL match, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Richmond vs Melbourne: Essential Details

The AFL Round 7 clash between the Tigers and Demons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to begin at 7:40pm AEST on Friday.

• Teams: Richmond vs Melbourne
• Date: Friday 24 April 2026
• Time: 7:40pm AEST
• Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our Richmond vs Melbourne predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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