Melbourne Demons vs Richmond Tigers: Where to Watch, Predictions, Stats

12/07/2026 at 01:15 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))

Melbourne Cricket Ground (Melbourne).

: AFL - Round 18

Match Stats


Goals
16	9
Behinds
15	11
Kicks
218	185
Handballs
184	140
Disposals
402	325
Frees for
17	21
Frees against
21	17
Clearances completed
36	42
Marks
101	56
Tackles
63	41
Hitouts
37	36

Key Moments

Here there are

1st Quarter (32 - 20)
01:41, Van Rooyen J. (G),
04:54, Mansell R. (Behind),
05:45, Taranto T. (G),
08:14, Peucker Z. (G),
09:47, Melksham J. (G),
11:56, Nankervis T. (G),
15:54, (Behind Rushed),
17:11, Melksham J. (G),
21:10, (Behind Rushed),
21:36, Windsor C. (G),
25:09, Van Rooyen J. (G),
26:42, Jefferson M. (Behind),
2nd Quarter (31 - 9)
01:39, Taranto T. (Behind),
03:58, Gawn M. (G),
05:47, Melksham J. (Behind),
08:42, (Behind Rushed),
11:13, (Behind Rushed),
12:41, Van Rooyen J. (Behind),
15:50, Mansell R. (Behind),
19:26, Pickett K. (Behind),
20:03, Bowey J. (G),
21:25, Ralphsmith H. (Behind),
22:29, Van Rooyen J. (G),
24:14, Langford H. (Behind),
25:25, Jefferson M. (Behind),
27:22, Nankervis T. (G),
28:34, Van Rooyen J. (G),
3rd Quarter (20 - 11)
01:05, (Behind Rushed),
09:45, Sparrow T. (Behind),
11:33, Lynch T. (Behind),
12:46, Alger J. (G),
14:11, Ralphsmith H. (Behind),
15:44, Jefferson M. (G),
17:26, Grlj S. (Behind),
20:01, Pickett L. (G),
22:10, Chandler K. (Behind),
28:25, Hotton T. (Behind),
29:11, Sparrow T. (G),
4th Quarter (28 - 25)
01:03, Van Rooyen J. (G),
05:53, Van Rooyen J. (Behind),
08:44, Gawn M. (G),
13:53, Alger J. (G),
15:38, Steele J. (Behind),
16:32, Langford H. (Behind),
17:25, Cumming S. (G),
19:33, Lefau M. (G),
22:12, Sharp H. (Behind),
23:44, Van Rooyen J. (G),
25:24, Cumming S. (G),
27:43, Trezise J. (Behind),
29:54, Sharp H. (G),

Chances of winning

Melbourne Demons
86.1%

Richmond Tigers
13.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

85.4%

14.6%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Melbourne Demons has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.7%)

Richmond Tigers has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.7%)

Melbourne Demons - Richmond Tigers Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.08 ↓ (1.11)		6.85 ↑ (6.5)	7.2% (5.5%)

The most likely Over/Under: 166.50

The most likely Handicap: 1 (-39)

What is the prediction for Melbourne Demons - Richmond Tigers?

Users Predictions: 3 users predict this event. Melbourne will win (votes: 3 - 100%).

The most likely score by Bookmakers is 103:64.

Preview Facts

One of the top teams will play against one of the outsiders (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ AFL (Play Offs: ) and 17).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Melbourne won 5.
Recent performances by Melbourne have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
Richmond has suffered multiple defeats recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
In this match, Melbourne is the obvious favorite.
In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Melbourne won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 1575:1443. (average 78.8:72.2).
Including home matches between the teams, Melbourne won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 694:660. (average 69.4:66).

How many head-to-head matches has Melbourne Demons won against Richmond Tigers?

Melbourne Demons has won 6 of their last 6 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has Richmond Tigers won against Melbourne Demons?

Richmond Tigers has won 0 of their last 6 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Melbourne Demons - Richmond Tigers were as follows:

24.04.2026 Richmond Tigers - Melbourne Demons 72:126

24.04.2025 Melbourne Demons - Richmond Tigers 83:63

24.04.2024 Richmond Tigers - Melbourne Demons 42:85

30.07.2023 Richmond Tigers - Melbourne Demons 98:130

24.04.2023 Melbourne Demons - Richmond Tigers 96:78

Latest results of Melbourne Demons

03.07.2026 Hawthorn Hawks - Melbourne Demons 90:125 ✺

19.06.2026 Adelaide Crows - Melbourne Demons 79:62 ✺

12.06.2026 Melbourne Demons - Essendon Bombers 95:50 ✺

08.06.2026 Collingwood Magpies - Melbourne Demons 75:83 ✺

31.05.2026 Melbourne Demons - Greater Western Sydney Giants 70:119 ✺

Latest results of Richmond Tigers

04.07.2026 Richmond Tigers - Carlton Blues 72:74 ✺

27.06.2026 Collingwood Magpies - Richmond Tigers 106:72 ✺

20.06.2026 Richmond Tigers - North Melbourne Kangaroos 48:73 ✺

13.06.2026 Richmond Tigers - Brisbane Lions 80:115 ✺

29.05.2026 Sydney Swans - Richmond Tigers 170:56 ✺

AFL Table

2026

		Pl	W	D	L		%%	Pts
1	Fremantle Dockers	17	15	0	2	1690:1188	142.26	60
2	Sydney Swans	17	13	0	4	1824:1390	131.22	52
3	Hawthorn Hawks	17	11	1	5	1650:1445	114.19	46
4	Brisbane Lions	17	11	0	6	1823:1557	117.08	44
5	Adelaide Crows	17	11	0	6	1555:1330	116.92	44
6	Melbourne Demons	17	11	0	6	1666:1528	109.03	44
7	Geelong Cats	18	10	0	8	1766:1520	116.18	40
8	Western Bulldogs	17	10	0	7	1411:1529	92.28	40
9	Collingwood Magpies	17	9	1	7	1446:1385	104.40	38
10	St Kilda Saints	18	8	0	10	1613:1551	104.00	32
11	GWS Giants	17	8	0	9	1557:1533	101.57	32
12	Carlton Blues	17	8	0	9	1367:1487	91.93	32
13	North Melbourne	17	8	0	9	1431:1566	91.38	32
14	Gold Coast Suns	17	7	0	10	1506:1575	95.62	28
15	Port Adelaide Power	17	6	0	11	1368:1350	101.33	24
16	West Coast Eagles	17	4	0	13	1231:1709	72.03	16
17	Richmond Tigers	17	2	0	15	1124:1783	63.04	8
18	Essendon Bombers	17	1	0	16	1201:1803	66.61	4

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Which TV channels are streaming of Melbourne Demons - Richmond Tigers?

It is being streamed on various channels, including:


Africa	SupeSport ESPN 1
Australia	AFL TV
United-kingdom	HBO Max, TNT Sports 3