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Read Article Gold Coast Suns vs. Collingwood Magpies Prediction: Tight Battle Projected in Updated Analysis for Friday's AFL Round 18 Matchup [7/11/2025]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Experience Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies matchup.
AFL action continues on Friday at 5:40AM ET as the Collingwood Magpies take on the Gold Coast Suns at People First Stadium.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven AFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts an equal chance for both the Suns and Magpies to win the game.
For expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Magpies vs. Suns predictions page.
Suns vs. Magpies Prediction: Who Will Win Round 18 Game?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's AFL matchup between the Magpies and Suns 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Magpies and Suns a 50% chance of winning the game.
According to our model, the Suns (+2.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 172.5 has a 53% chance of staying under.
Collingwood vs. Gold Coast Odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Magpies | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -125 | +100 |
| Line (Spread) | -2.5 (-115) | +2.5 (-115) |
| Total | o172.5 (-110) | u172.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Suns vs. Magpies Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's Australian rules football game between the Suns and Magpies at People First Stadium is scheduled to start at 5:40AM ET.
- Who: Collingwood Magpies vs. Gold Coast Suns
- Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
- Time: 5:40AM ET/2:40AM PT
- Venue: People First Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict a close game between the Magpies and Suns on Friday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.
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Damien Souness is Chief Experience Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, helping lead sports media brands such as Dimers. He specializes in creating trustworthy and data-driven content for sports fans, with experience working for globally recognized sports and media organizations.
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