Melbourne Football Club vs Collingwood Football Club Prediction: Duel for the Top Position

The upcoming fixture of AFL will be played between the Melbourne Football Club and Collingwood Football Club at the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground, MCG. Going in the game, Melbourne will be the home favorites to win and clinch a dominating side like Collingwood in the lateral stages of the league. Melbourne stands 2nd with 14 wins and 56 points in the contest, whereas Collingwood stands 3rd with 14 wins and 56 points. Who ever wins the game, has the chance of either going up the second spot or even claiming the top spot incase Geelong loses to St Kilda. 

Going in the game, Melbourne Demons will be backing themselves to win at home, establishing themselves at the top of the table. Melbourne has inducted Ben Brown in the side for the upcoming game, whereas Sam Weideman and Kade Chandler are rested. Melbourne has conceded 34 points per game from the intercept possessions in the last four rounds. Moreover, the Demons have recorded a set shot scoring accuracy of 57.2%, which is the worst percentage in the competition. Melbourne has a few shortcomings, which can be improved as the game proceeds.

With five matches winning streak, Collingwood Football Club will look to crush the home side, replacing them from the second spot. Going in the competition, Collingwood Magpies will have the winning momentum in their favor, which can be threatening for the home side. Magpies have rested Taylor Adams and Trent Bianco for the contest, whereas Brody Mihocek makes an entry in the side. In the last four rounds, Magpies have marked just 4.5% of their offensive one-on-one contests. Moreover, they have won six of its last seven games against Melbourne with a margin of 27 points. 

Going in the game, I will be backing Collingwood Magpies to win as they carry an amazing winning record against Melbourne. The game total is expected to be over 150, and Collingwood to win by a difference of at least 30-40 points. 

• Total Under 155.5 for 1.89
• Collingwood Magpies to Win for 3.00
• Handiсap Collingwood Magpies (+8.5) for 2.3