North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Melbourne Demons predictions, Jul 18, 2026

Jul 11, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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On July 18, 2026, the North Melbourne Kangaroos will face off against the Melbourne Demons in what promises to be an intriguing encounter at North Melbourne’s home ground. Both teams come into this match having secured three wins in their last five outings, highlighting their competitive form as they seek to climb the ladder in the AFL.

North Melbourne has shown resilience and tactical adaptability, effectively leveraging their home advantage. The Kangaroos are known for their strong midfield control, which has been pivotal in their recent successes. Maintaining possession and executing clean ball movement will be key to their strategy against the Demons.

Conversely, Melbourne Demons, currently favored by bookmakers with odds of 1.4 for an away win, have demonstrated formidable scoring capabilities and robust defensive structures. Their ability to close down opposition play and launch swift counterattacks makes them a challenging opponent for any team.

With a model prediction giving North Melbourne a 33.1% chance of a home victory compared to a 66.9% probability for Melbourne, the Kangaroos will need to elevate their game to compete effectively. As both teams look to maintain their winning momentum, this clash could go either way, ensuring an exciting matchup for fans.

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North Melbourne
32.9%		 Melbourne
67.1%

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Betting Odds

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Best for US Customers 2.75 1.39

Latest Results

10.07.26 Collingwood Magpies – North Melbourne Kangaroos – 89:85
05.07.26 Port Adelaide Power – North Melbourne Kangaroos – 73:52
28.06.26 North Melbourne Kangaroos – Essendon Bombers – 79:65
20.06.26 Richmond Tigers – North Melbourne Kangaroos – 48:73
13.06.26 North Melbourne Kangaroos – West Coast Eagles – 74:73		 03.07.26 Hawthorn Hawks – Melbourne Demons – 90:125
19.06.26 Adelaide Crows – Melbourne Demons – 79:62
12.06.26 Melbourne Demons – Essendon Bombers – 95:50
08.06.26 Collingwood Magpies – Melbourne Demons – 75:83
31.05.26 Melbourne Demons – Greater Western Sydney Giants – 70:119

Facts

  • Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 13 and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ AFL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, North Melbourne won 1.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • North Melbourne may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Melbourne is considered a favorite.
  • We predict that Melbourne will win today’s game, with odds of 1.39.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, North Melbourne won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 1662:1731. (average 83.1:86.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, North Melbourne won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 854:912. (average 77.6:82.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    12.07.25 Melbourne Demons – North Melbourne Kangaroos – 119:83
    23.03.25 North Melbourne Kangaroos – Melbourne Demons – 125:66
    22.06.24 Melbourne Demons – North Melbourne Kangaroos – 70:67
    05.08.23 North Melbourne Kangaroos – Melbourne Demons – 71:103
    29.04.23 Melbourne Demons – North Melbourne Kangaroos – 139:49

    Standings

    2026

    Pl W D L %% Pts
    1 Fremantle Dockers 17 15 0 2 1690:1188 142.26 60
    2 Sydney Swans 17 13 0 4 1824:1390 131.22 52
    3 Hawthorn Hawks 17 11 1 5 1650:1445 114.19 46
    4 Adelaide Crows 17 11 0 6 1555:1330 116.92 44
    5 Brisbane Lions 16 10 0 6 1674:1498 111.75 40
    6 Melbourne Demons 16 10 0 6 1555:1463 106.29 40
    7 Collingwood Magpies 17 9 1 7 1446:1385 104.40 38
    8 Geelong Cats 17 9 0 8 1664:1445 115.16 36
    9 Western Bulldogs 16 9 0 7 1325:1459 90.82 36
    10 St Kilda Saints 17 8 0 9 1538:1449 106.14 32
    11 GWS Giants 17 8 0 9 1557:1533 101.57 32
    12 Carlton Blues 17 8 0 9 1367:1487 91.93 32
    13 North Melbourne 17 8 0 9 1431:1566 91.38 32
    14 Gold Coast Suns 17 7 0 10 1506:1575 95.62 28
    15 Port Adelaide Power 17 6 0 11 1368:1350 101.33 24
    16 West Coast Eagles 16 4 0 12 1161:1623 71.53 16
    17 Richmond Tigers 16 2 0 14 1059:1672 63.34 8
    18 Essendon Bombers 16 1 0 15 1142:1654 69.04 4

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