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The upcoming clash between the Gold Coast Suns and Melbourne Demons on August 2, 2026, at the Suns’ home ground presents an intriguing matchup, especially considering the teams’ recent performances. The Gold Coast Suns are struggling, having lost all of their last five matches, indicating potential issues in both their offensive and defensive strategies. In contrast, the Melbourne Demons have demonstrated stronger form, securing three victories from their previous five encounters, showcasing their capability to outperform under pressure.
The odds reflect this disparity, with bookmakers favoring the away team at 1.7, compared to 2.1 for the Suns. Our model predicts a tight contest, suggesting a 55.4% chance of a home win for Gold Coast, while giving Melbourne a 44.6% probability of victory. The predicted final score of 90 to 95 suggests a competitive game, with both teams capable of capitalizing on scoring opportunities.
Tactically, the Demons are likely to exploit the Suns’ recent inconsistency, while Gold Coast will need to focus on tightening their gameplay to break their losing streak. With both sides bringing unique strengths to the field, fans can expect an engaging match with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| Gold Coast 43.7% |
Draw 3.6% |
Melbourne 52.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 89:95
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.05 | 75.00 | 1.70 | ||
| 2.04 | 1.69 |
Latest Results
| 24.07.26 Carlton Blues – Gold Coast Suns – 110:97 19.07.26 Gold Coast Suns – Western Bulldogs – 68:77 11.07.26 Adelaide Crows – Gold Coast Suns – 128:49 04.07.26 Gold Coast Suns – Collingwood Magpies – 98:104 28.06.26 Fremantle Dockers – Gold Coast Suns – 80:29 |
24.07.26 Melbourne Demons – Geelong Cats – 97:117 18.07.26 North Melbourne Kangaroos – Melbourne Demons – 76:92 12.07.26 Melbourne Demons – Richmond Tigers – 111:65 03.07.26 Hawthorn Hawks – Melbourne Demons – 90:125 19.06.26 Adelaide Crows – Melbourne Demons – 79:62 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 05.04.26 Melbourne Demons – Gold Coast Suns – 109:89 27.06.25 Gold Coast Suns – Melbourne Demons – 104:85 28.03.25 Melbourne Demons – Gold Coast Suns – 62:120 16.08.24 Gold Coast Suns – Melbourne Demons – 63:117 06.05.23 Gold Coast Suns – Melbourne Demons – 85:90 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | %% | Pts | |||
| 1 | Fremantle Dockers | 19 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 1905:1305 | 145.98 | 68 |
| 2 | Sydney Swans | 19 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 2034:1565 | 129.97 | 56 |
| 3 | Hawthorn Hawks | 19 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 1904:1536 | 123.96 | 54 |
| 4 | Brisbane Lions | 19 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 2042:1693 | 120.61 | 52 |
| 5 | Adelaide Crows | 19 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 1716:1509 | 113.72 | 48 |
| 6 | Melbourne Demons | 19 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 1855:1721 | 107.79 | 48 |
| 7 | Western Bulldogs | 19 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 1593:1645 | 96.84 | 48 |
| 8 | Collingwood Magpies | 19 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 1644:1528 | 107.59 | 46 |
| 9 | Geelong Cats | 19 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 1883:1617 | 116.45 | 44 |
| 10 | St Kilda Saints | 19 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 1706:1613 | 105.77 | 36 |
| 11 | Carlton Blues | 19 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 1546:1674 | 92.35 | 36 |
| 12 | GWS Giants | 19 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 1709:1739 | 98.27 | 32 |
| 13 | North Melbourne | 19 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 1569:1751 | 89.61 | 32 |
| 14 | Gold Coast Suns | 19 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 1671:1762 | 94.84 | 28 |
| 15 | Port Adelaide Power | 19 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 1510:1579 | 95.63 | 24 |
| 16 | West Coast Eagles | 19 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 1342:1914 | 70.11 | 16 |
| 17 | Essendon Bombers | 19 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1307:1999 | 65.38 | 8 |
| 18 | Richmond Tigers | 19 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1224:2010 | 60.90 | 8 |
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