Collingwood vs North Melbourne AFL Round 18 Tips - Pies make it 4 in a row

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Last updated: Wed 08 Jul 2026 08:51

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Collingwood tipped to win by 1-39 points for best value.
Tim Membrey in top form, backed for 2+ goals.
Luke Davies-Uniacke expected to grab 25+ disposals.
The game will be played at Marvel Stadium on Friday, 10th July, with the bounce at 7:40 PM (AEST)

Collingwood vs North Melbourne AFL Round 18 Tips

Collingwood Magpies vs North Melbourne Kangaroos, Round 18 2026 - Expert Prediction

Collingwood should continue its surge towards the top eight, but North Melbourne is good enough to make this more competitive than the market expects. Rather than laying the big handicap, the 1-39 winning margin for the Magpies offers far better value.

Collingwood Magpies vs North Melbourne Kangaroos, Round 18 2026 - Expert Prediction
Key Stats
Head to Head
Collingwood Magpies Form Analysis
North Melbourne Kangaroos Form Analysis
Collingwood Magpies vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Team List & Team News
Collingwood vs North Melbourne AFL 2026 Round 18 FAQ’s

Collingwood has won three straight games since the bye and has rediscovered its attacking flair, topping 100 points in consecutive weeks.

The Magpies have also dominated this fixture in recent seasons, winning the past three meetings by 45, one and 35 points. North Melbourne has improved considerably in 2026 though, making a blowout far less likely than previous years.

Tim Membrey continues to be one of Collingwood's most reliable scoring options. The stats at footybets.com.au confirms that the veteran forward has kicked 11 goals across his past five matches and comes into this clash after another three-goal performance against Gold Coast. He also kicked three goals the last time these clubs met, making 2+ goals an appealing leg.

Luke Davies-Uniacke has been North Melbourne's most influential midfielder over the past fortnight. He has collected 25 or more disposals in each of his last two matches and has reached that mark in both of his previous meetings against Collingwood. Even if the Kangaroos spend long periods defending, Davies-Uniacke should still find plenty of the football around stoppages.

Key Stats

Six of 7 Collingwood wins this season have been by a 1-39 margin.
Tim Membrey has kicked 11 goals across his past five games.
Luke Davies-Uniacke has recorded 25+ disposals in his last two matches.
Luke Davies-Uniacke has also reached 25+ disposals in his last two games against Collingwood.

Head to Head

The Collingwood Magpies have controlled this matchup in recent seasons, winning the past three meetings by an average margin of 27 points.

The Magpies comfortably accounted for North Melbourne by 45 points last season after edging the Kangaroos by a single point in a thriller during 2024.

Collingwood Magpies Form Analysis

Collingwood has climbed back into finals contention after winning three consecutive matches since its bye. The Magpies are averaging 91.2 points while conceding just 80.4 across their past five games, with victories over Gold Coast, Richmond and Port Adelaide highlighting their improved balance.

The attack has taken a noticeable step forward, producing 104 and 106 points in the past fortnight. Nick Daicos continues to orchestrate everything through the midfield, while Tim Membrey and Daniel McStay have formed an effective partnership inside 50.

Collingwood also continues to generate plenty of uncontested possession, ranking among the competition leaders for disposals and marks, allowing Craig McRae's side to control tempo when playing with confidence.

North Melbourne Kangaroos Form Analysis

North Melbourne has made significant progress this season despite last week's 21-point loss to Port Adelaide. The Kangaroos won three consecutive matches before that defeat and have shown they are capable of matching stronger opponents when their midfield gets on top.

Luke Davies-Uniacke has returned to outstanding form, collecting 31 disposals against Port Adelaide after another strong display the previous week. Harry Sheezel remains one of the competition's premier ball winners, while Colby McKercher continues to develop into an important outside runner.

The biggest concern remains scoring consistency. North has averaged just 61.8 points across its past five games and has struggled to consistently convert inside 50 entries against stronger defensive sides.

Collingwood Magpies vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Team List & Team News

Collingwood Magpies

Scott Pendlebury is set to return against the Kangaroos in the only expected change for a settled Magpies squad.

North Melbourne Kangaroos

The Kangaroos remain without George Wardlaw after his recent hamstring injury that has him set to miss another 3-4 weeks.

Collingwood vs North Melbourne AFL 2026 Round 18 FAQ’s

How to watch Collingwood vs North Melbourne AFL 2026 Round 18?

You can watch the Collingwood vs North Melbourne AFL 2026 Round 18 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchAFL app is the perfect solution.

How to buy tickets to Collingwood vs North Melbourne AFL 2026 Round 18?

To buy tickets to the Collingwood vs North Melbourne AFL 2026 Round 18 game check the AFL website or the official Collingwood site.

Verdict

Collingwood Magpies v North Melbourne Kangaroos

Collingwood 1-39 Winning Margin, Tim Membrey 2+ Goals, Luke Davies-Uniacke 25+ Disposals.

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