Richmond Tigers vs Melbourne Demons Prediction and Betting Tips: AFL Round 7 clash

The Melbourne Demons vs Richmond Tigers annual face-off on ANZAC Eve has become something of a tradition. This highly anticipated game will kick off Round 7 of the 2024 AFL season. The Demons have won the last three ANZAC Eve matches against the Tigers and it looks like history is bound to repeat itself this year.

Richmond Tigers vs Melbourne Demons Head-to-Head Record

The Demons have won their last four games against Richmond
Richmond have lost five of their six matches this season
Richmond are the lowest-ranking team in the AFL this season, holding a meager 30.2 Total clearances per game
Five of the last seven games between both sides have hit the Under Game Total

Richmond Tigers vs Melbourne Demons Match Details

Match: Richmond Tigers vs Melbourne Demons

Date: 24 April 2024

Start Time: 7:25 pm AEST

Location: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

Richmond Tigers vs Melbourne Demons Preview

It’s been quite a season for the Melbourne Demons. We’ve watched them reclaim premiership form as they put on incredible performances against formidable teams. The Richmond Tigers are one such formidable team and they will no doubt give the Demons a run for their money. However, Melbourne, in their current form, will not be stopped by Richmond.

Richmond Tigers vs Melbourne Demons Odds

These odds are sourced from Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of writing:

Richmond Tigers: $4.75

Melbourne Demons: $1.19

Richmond Tigers vs Melbourne Demons Prediction

Both sides are coming off the bye and will enter this match with higher levels of energy and focus. The Demons will have recovered physically and reflected on their loss to Brisbane. For a team that has had such a great season, one loss against a strong team like the Lions will not affect their morale. In fact, their resolve will be strengthened heading into this match.

The Lions exposed cracks in their armor and those cracks would have been mended and strengthened. It’s a bad time for Richmond to be facing the Demons, who will now be more prepared than ever.

The Tigers have many holes in their game that couldn't possibly have been solved within their week-long break. Their problems require a long period of rebuilding that they’ve unfortunately not been afforded prior to this match.

Melbourne will put up a strong and well-structured defense, taking advantage of the weakness of the Tigers at the stoppages and playing the bulk of this game in the Tigers' back-third. Both teams will surely bring their best to the ANZAC Eve clash but only one team can win, and that will be the Melbourne Demons.

Melbourne will control all areas of this match and most importantly, they will hold a significant lead in scoring.

Prediction: Melbourne by 37 points