The following are betting tips for Round 7 of the 2025 AFL season.
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Collingwood vs. Essendon |
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Both sides bring winning streaks into this clash, however Essendon’s wins were over the (then) out of sorts Port Adelaide, Melbourne and West Coast (by just two points). Collingwood, as the listed home team, have won and covered six games in a row. I am wary of their poor line record against Essendon, and given seven of Collingwood’s nine home wins over the last twelve months were by 1-39 margins, I would back Collingwood 1-39 at 2.05 (bet365, Dabble).
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St Kilda vs. Brisbane |
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Brisbane have won six on the trot against St Kilda. The Lions have won six consecutive away games and in recent years they have gone 4-0 as the away favourite against the Saints. All of Brisbane’s wins this season have been by 1-39 margins, and four of the five were by 1-24 margins, so I don’t expect a blowout. I would back Brisbane 1-39 at 2.10 (bet365, Dabble). Those looking for more risk should consider Brisbane 1-24 at 3.40 (Dabble).
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Port Adelaide vs. North Melbourne |
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Port Adelaide have got their season back on track with wins over Hawthorn and Sydney. They have won and covered the line in their last five clashes against North Melbourne. The Kangaroos have lost seven consecutive away games. Seven of their ten away defeats over the last twelve months were by 25+ margins. Port Adelaide’s last five wins over North Melbourne were by 36, 52, 69, 70 and 59 point margins. I would back Port Adelaide 25+ at 1.48 (Dabble). Those looking for more risk should consider Port Adelaide -35.5 at 1.91 (bet365).
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Gold Coast vs. Sydney |
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Gold Coast have gone 7-2 at home over the last twelve months and 5-1 as the home favourite. Sydney, meanwhile, have gone 1-5 as the underdog. Five of the Suns’ seven home wins over the last twelve months were by 1-39 margins, while eight of the Swans’ last ten defeats were by 1-39. I would back Gold Coast 1-39 at 2.10 (bet365, Dabble).