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Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies AFL Tips - Dominant Pies set to tame Suns in crucial top eight clash

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Last updated: Thu 10 Jul 2025 14:24

Adam Cusworth 10 Jul 2025

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Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies expert predictions for Friday’s Round 18 AFL game
The game will be played at People First Stadium, with the bounce at 7:40 PM (AEST)
Can the Suns stand up and claim a big scalp?
Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bet

Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies Round 18 AFL Tips

Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies, Round 18 2025 - Expert Prediction

Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies, Round 18 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Gold Coast Suns Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Gold Coast Suns Team News
Gold Coast Suns Team List
Collingwood Magpies Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Collingwood Magpies Team News
Collingwood Magpies Team List
Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies AFL 2025 Round 18 FAQ’s

Collingwood will be too good for the Gold Coast Suns in what shapes as one of the key encounters of AFL Round 18.

The Magpies are riding an eight-game winning streak and come off a 56-point win over their old foes, Carlton.

They are proving incredibly hard to score against, conceding just 64 points per game in their past five and boast elite pressure, while they are efficient scoring from inside 50s. The 2023 premiers are 10 points clear at the top of the ladder with a win-loss record of 14-2.

Gold Coast are always a red-hot chance at home and have won three of four at People Fist Stadium this season but have lost their past three against sides in the top eight.

Damien Hardwick’s side are in 7th position on the ladder with a win-loss record of 105 and will be competitive but Collingwood’s defensive structure gives the Pies the edge.

Nick Daicos looks to be a lock for 30+ disposals, while Noah Anderson can chip in for the home side.

Collingwood have won three of the past four between the two sides.
The Magpies have a win-loss record of 14-2, Gold Coast are 10-5
Noah Anderson has averaged 34 disposals in his past four against Collingwood
Nick Daicos has had 30+ disposals in five of his past six matches.

Head to Head

Gold Coast were 11-point winners the last time the two sides met, with that coming in Round 16 last season at People First Stadium. Noah Anderson had 39 disposals, while Ben King booted four goals. Nick Daicos had 32 for the Pies and chipped in with two goals.

Collingwood have won three of the past four between the two sides. Two of those were at the venue. Noah Anderson has averaged 34 disposals in his past four against Collingwood, while Touk Miller has averaged 32. Nick Daicos has averaged 31 for the Magpies.

Gold Coast Suns Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
2-3	1-4	3-2

Gold Coast have lost their past three against top eight sides, coming against Fremantle, Geelong and GWS in their past five matches. They have since chalked up wins over Melbourne and Essendon.

Prior to the 41-point win over Essendon, the Suns past 10 were decided by 39.5 points or less. They have played at People First Stadium on four occasions this season for three wins

The Suns rank 2nd for clearances over the past five rounds and prefer not to over-use the ball, ranking 15th for disposals but top for inside 50s and 4th for goals scored. Ben King booted four goals last weekend and has kicked 2+ in six of his past eight.

Noah Anderson had 30 disposals against Essendon and is averaging just under 33 from his past seven matches. Touk Miller is going at 25+ in his past six matches.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
7-8	9-6	6-5	4-0

Gold Coast Suns Team News

Gold Coast have a host of players that are putting their hand up for selection with some strong performances in the VFL, including David Swallow, Malcolm Rosas and Nick Holman. However, Damien Hardwick is unlikely to make too many changes to their winning lineup.

Gold Coast Suns Team List

B: B.Uwland, M.Andrew, O.Adams

HB: J.Noble, W.Powell, D.Rioli

C: L.Weller, B.Humphrey, B.Fiorini

HF: B.Ainsworth, S.Flanders, T.Miller

F: B.Long, J.Walter, B.King

FOLL: J.Witts, M.Rowell, N.Anderson - C

I/C: E.Read, D.Swallow, S.Clohesy, C.Budarick, J.Jeffrey

EMG: N.Moyle, L.Lombard, B.Jepson

In: - J.Witts, D.Swallow

Out: - N.Moyle (Omitted), A.Sexton (Omitted)

Collingwood Magpies Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
5-0	3-2	2-3

Collingwood’s winning streak now sits at eight. Sides have struggled to score against the Magpies this season and they have concedes just 64 points per game in the past five rounds.

The Magpies rank mid-range for disposals and clearances. Their strength lies in their tackling and pressure (top two), while they have conceded the fewest points per opposition inside 50 and are effective the other way, ranking 2nd for scores per inside 50.

Jamie Elliott and Dan McStay kicked four goals apiece last weekend. Elliott has kicked 25 from his past eight. McStay has eight from his past four. Nick Daicos has had 30+ disposals in five of his past six matches.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
10-6	7-9	8-1	6-1

Collingwood Magpies Team News

Lachie Schultz is nearing a return from a hamstring injury, while Steele Sidebottom will return after missing the Carlton match with illness, but the likes of Beau McCreery and Jordan de Goey remain on the sidelines. The Magpies are unlikely to make too many changes to the side that defeated Carlton last weekend. Sidebottom is a lock to come in.

Collingwood Magpies Team List

B: B.Maynard, J.Howe, D.Moore - C

HB: J.Daicos, H.Perryman, I.Quaynor

C: J.Crisp, S.Pendlebury, S.Sidebottom

HF: W.Hoskin-Elliott, D.McStay, L.Sullivan

F: T.Membrey, J.Elliott, L.Schultz

FOLL: D.Cameron, N.Long, N.Daicos

I/C: T.Mitchell, D.Houston, O.Markov, R.Steele, M.Cox

EMG: P.Lipinski, W.Parker, E.Allan

In: - S.Sidebottom, L.Schultz, M.Cox

Out: - P.Lipinski (Managed), B.Mihocek (Managed), W.Parker (Omitted)

Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies AFL 2025 Round 18 FAQ’s

How to watch Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies AFL 2025 Round 18?

You can watch the Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies AFL 2025 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 Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies AFL 2025 Round 18?

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Verdict

Gold Coast Suns v Collingwood Magpies

Collingwood to overcome the Suns. Daicos and Anderson to find plenty of footy for their respective sides

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