Gold Coast vs Melbourne Preview & Prediction | 2025 AFL | Regular Season | Round 16

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A crucial encounter for both sides at People First Stadium, as the Gold Coast Suns aim to stay in touch with the top eight and Melbourne looks to climb out of the bottom half of the ladder.

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How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – Some matches are televised on Fox Sports channels

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ & Watch AFL / US – Watch AFL

The prediction

Gold Coast (9th) is coming off a narrow 7-point loss to the GWS Giants (99-106) in a high-scoring affair in Round 15. Despite the loss, the Suns remain a tough proposition at home
Noah Anderson was prolific for the Suns in their loss to the Giants, racking up an incredible 42 disposals which included 29 handballs and 2 goals.

Melbourne (14th) had a bye in Round 15 but suffered a disappointing 25-point loss to Port Adelaide in Round 14.The Demons have stuttered, losing three of their last five games after a mid-year revival saw them on track to play finals football.

For Melbourne, Kysaiah Pickett was a shining light in a struggling side. Against Port in Round 14, he scored 3 goals out of 5 score involvements from up front.

Melbourne has had the better of the Suns in recent times, winning four out of five encounters. However, Gold Coast thrashed the Demons by a whopping 58 points back in Round 3 this season at the MCG.

The Suns will see this as a golden opportunity to claim a big season double over the Demons and push for a finals berth. Melbourne's recent form has been questionable, and they will need a significant turnaround to challenge the Suns in their own backyard.

Gold Coast vs Melbourne tip: Gold Coast to win by 25+ points