North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Adelaide Crows Prediction: Crows to crush Kangaroos as they earn top spot finish

North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Adelaide Crows Prediction and Odds on the Match on August 23, 2025

The Australian Football League regular season is nearing an end and in this game 24 of the season, the North Melbourne Kangaroos will take on the Adelaide Crows at Marvel Stadium. The two teams have just picked up a win in their most recent encounter and will look to replicate that result here. Which team finishes on the positive end? Let’s take a look at the previews, head to head and then offer best betting opportunities. 

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North Melbourne Kangaroos: Form and Statistics

North Melbourne Kangaroos have had a very poor season and a win in their last game does not justify the fact they can also deliver quality. In 22 matches played already this season, the home team has only 22 points, averaging a point per game with just five wins and one draw in that run. Prior to their 135-87 win over struggling Richmond Tigers, this team played seven consecutive games without a victory, their longest in this campaign having gone six defeats in late March to early May. Moreover, compared to the previous season, this campaign might be considered a positive as they ended the regular year with 12 points which saw them finish 17th spot.

North Melbourne Kangaroos: Team News and Lineup

Following his injury against the Richmond Tigers, Cam Zurhaar is expected to miss the final game of the season after undergoing a surgery. 

North Melbourne Kangaroos Team List

B: C.Comben, T.Pink, G.Logue

HB: T.Powell, C.Daniel, F.O’Sullivan

C: D.Stephens, L.Davies-Uniacke, C.McKercher

HF: P.Curtis, C.Trembath, J.Simpkin - C

F: L.Parker, J.Darling, J.Konstanty

FOLL: T.Xerri, H.Sheezel, G.Wardlaw

I/C: A.Corr, B.Scott, G.Payne, C.Harvey, Z.Banch

EMG: T.Goad, W.Phillips, F.Maley

In: - A.Corr, Z.Banch

Out: - C.Zurhaar (Injured), M.Whitlock (Omitted)

Adelaide Crows: Form and Statistics

The Adelaide Crows have been surprisingly impressive this year and they definitely will now be focused on winning the Australian Football League title. While making the playoffs would have been considered a huge improvement for this side, a top place finish in the final game week of the season is one to remember for this side. Last season, Adelaide Crows finished the season with just 34 points from 23 matches which saw them finish 15th and also failing to make the playoffs for five consecutive seasons. Meanwhile, Adelaide Crows have now picked up 68 points from their first 23 games of this current campaign with a 141.04 percentage. Heading into this encounter, the Adelaide Crows picked up a 3-point win over the Collingwood Magpies last weekend, extending their run to eight wins.

Adelaide Crows: Team News and Lineup

Rory Laird is expected to be back with the squad starting lineup after serving one match suspension. However, Izak Rankine has been left out of the squad by the coaching team due to bad behaviour.

Adelaide Crows Team List

B: J.Worrell, M.Keane, H.Bond

HB: W.Milera, N.Murray, R.Laird

C: I.Cumming, J.Dawson - C, D.Curtin

HF: B.Keays, R.Thilthorpe, A.Neal-Bullen

F: S.Draper, T.Walker, D.Fogarty

FOLL: R.O’Brien, S.Berry, J.Soligo

I/C: J.Peatling, Z.Taylor, B.Smith, M.Hinge, B.Dowling

EMG: C.Burgess, L.Murphy, L.Nankervis

In: - R.Laird, S.Draper, B.Dowling

Out: - L.Murphy (Omitted), I.Rankine (Suspension), H.Schoenberg (Omitted)

North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Adelaide Crows Head-Head Statistics

In recent meetings between these two teams, the Adelaide Crows have proven to be the better side. The last time the North Melbourne Kangaroos secured a win was in 2020 at People First Stadium which ended 119-50. Meanwhile, Adelaide Crows have now won seven consecutive times after that result with the most recent ending 114-78 back in March. 

North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Adelaide Crows Betting Tips & Odds

• The North Melbourne Kangaroos have not won in consecutive games of this fixture. While they will look to end their season on a positive note, they have a 5.75 odds of victory on Betway.
• The last three games of this fixture have ended with at least 180 points. Over 174.5 points is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.48.
• The Adelaide Crows are the hottest side in the AFL right now with a 1.15 odds of winning on Bet365 for this game.

North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Adelaide Crows Match Prediction 23 August 2025

The North Melbourne Kangaroos are not ready to compete against tough sides like the Crows who have been at another level this season. However, drawing momentum from their last result and the fact that this is their final game of the season, I expect the Kangaroos to prove stubborn. Yet, the Adelaide Crows are just miles ahead with a run of impressive displays against tough opponents which is a clear testament of what they can do against a struggling side like the North Melbourne Kangaroos. Meanwhile, the past meetings of this game have been heavily high and while the Kangaroos are struggling in defence, a -28.5 handicap for the Crows is the best option. 

Our match prediction is a -28.5 handicap for the Adelaide Crows with odds at 1.61 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is over 178.5 points with odds at 1.89 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is over 109.5 points for the Adelaide Crows with odds at 1.90 on Betway bookmaker.