North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Collingwood Magpies: Prediction for the match on 24 May 2025

North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Collingwood Magpies: Prediction and Odds on the Match on May 24, 2025

In round eleven of the Australian Football League, North Melbourne Kangaroos will play Collingwood Magpies at Marvel Stadium. The visiting Magpies are well favoured, while the Kangaroos come in as underdogs. How will this game unfold? Below, I preview this game and offer predictions. 

North Melbourne Kangaroos: Form and Statistics

The North Melbourne Kangaroos got back on track in their last league game against Richmond Tigers and will feel confident going in the right direction. In the meantime, this team has now gone unbeaten in consecutive matches for the first time since 2023. In their last match, the North Melbourne Kangaroos played Richmond Tigers and needed a four-point margin to win, having also drawn Brisbane Lions 71-71. Ahead of this game, North Melbourne Kangaroos have however only avoided defeat once in their last four home matches, losing to Gold Coast Suns, Carlton Blues and Sydney Swans. 

North Melbourne Kangaroos Team News

Paul Curtis is expected to be back with the team after serving his suspension. However, Scott has been left out of the squad, while Duursma is also replaced by Fisher. 

North Melbourne Kangaroos Team List

B: C.Comben, T.Pink, A.Corr

HB: R.Hardeman, C.Daniel, H.Sheezel

C: D.Stephens, L.Davies-Uniacke, J.Simpkin - C

HF: P.Curtis, N.Larkey, C.McKercher

F: F.Maley, J.Darling, C.Zurhaar

FOLL: T.Xerri, G.Wardlaw, T.Powell

Interchange: F.O’Sullivan, L.McDonald, Z.Fisher, L.Parker, J.Konstanty

Emergency: W.Dawson, W.Phillips, R.Hansen Jr

In: - P.Curtis, Z.Fisher

Out: - B.Scott (Omitted), Z.Duursma (Omitted)

Collingwood Magpies: Form and Statistics

The Collingwood Magpies have been impressive this season and it is just clear why they are seated top of the standings. In their last match, this team made it eight wins in ten matches, defeating the Adelaide Crows 78-68. However, their two defeats this season were against Geelong Cats and GWS Giants. In other encounters, this side picked up wins over Carlton Blues, Sydney Swans, Fremantle Dockers, Brisbane Lions and Essendon Bombers among others. 

Collingwood Magpies Team News

Lauchie shultz is not expected to join the team as he continues with his concussions’ protocols. However, Darcy Moore shoulder injury has become better but he is not expected to be rushed back into this first team. 

Collingwood Magpies Team List

B: B.Maynard, B.Frampton, J.Daicos

HB: H.Perryman, J.Howe, D.Houston

C: E.Allan, N.Daicos - C, J.Crisp

HF: B.McCreery, T.Membrey, B.Hill

F: J.Elliott, B.Mihocek, L.Sullivan

FOLL: D.Cameron, N.Long, S.Pendlebury

Interchange: P.Lipinski, I.Quaynor, W.Hoskin-Elliott, W.Hayes, M.Cox

Emergency: H.DeMattia, W.Parker, C.West

In: - W.Hayes

Out: - S.Sidebottom (Managed)

North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Collingwood Magpies Head-Head Statistics

In the last five meetings between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and Collingwood Magpies, the visitors easily dominated with a win in each game. However, the North Melbourne Kangaroos’ last win was in 2019, ending 37-81. 

North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Collingwood Magpies Betting Tips & Odds

• The Collingwood Magpies have been the better team this season. They have also won the last five meetings of this fixture. A win for Collingwood Magpies is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.17.
• The last two meetings between the Collingwood Magpies and North Melbourne Kangaroos ended with more than 170 points. Over 175.5 points is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.89.
• The North Melbourne Kangaroos have scored at least 70 points in four of their last five home matches. Over 70.5 points is available on Betway bookmaker with odds at 1.90.

North Melbourne Kangaroos vs Collingwood Magpies Match Prediction 24 May 2025

The Collingwood Magpies have all it takes to win this game without doubt. This season, the level of play they have shown has been incredible and without doubt, they are the best sides in the current season. On the other hand, the North Melbourne Kangaroos won their last game against the Richmond Tigers and we can expect more from them here. In the meantime, having not lost their last two matches, including a draw against second-placed Brisbane, it is now hard to see the the Collingwood Magpies have a landslide victory. At home, I believe the North Melbourne could have their moments, but the Collingwood Magpies have the players and quality needed to win in games like this. Therefore, with the North Melbourne Kangaroos showing some attacking level of play, I believe this game could end with many points, while Collingwood Magpies wins with a good margin. 

Our match prediction is handicap W1(-25.5) with odds at 1.67 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is over 175.5 points with odds at 1.89 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is Collingwood Magpies (over 25.5) first quarter points with odds at 1.90 on Betway.