MCG will play host to Sunday's Round 18 AFL game between Melbourne and North Melbourne. The game kicks off at 1:10 pm with Melbourne heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Melbourne vs. North Melbourne game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday July 13, 2025 at 1:10 pm

Where: MCG

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Melbourne and North Melbourne square off at the MCG on Sunday afternoon in a clash between two sides desperate to turn around disappointing seasons. The Demons have lost five straight—matching their worst stretch since 2019—but have remained competitive, with those defeats coming by an average margin of just 17.2 points against quality opposition.

The Kangaroos have managed two wins over that same period but are reeling from heavy losses to Hawthorn and the Bulldogs, leaking a combined 284 points across those two games. Still, they’ll draw confidence from their emphatic 59-point win over Melbourne in Round 2, which snapped a six-game losing streak in this head-to-head.

Both teams are feeling the heat, but Melbourne’s ability to stay in the fight against top-eight sides may give them the edge at the MCG.

Melbourne vs North Melbourne Tip