Richmond Tigers vs North Melbourne Predictions and Betting Tips

🏈 AFL Round 23 Match Preview

⏰ 19 August 2023 - 13:45 AEST

🏟 Stadium - Melbourne Cricket Ground

Aussie Rules fans are gearing up for an exciting match as the Richmond Tigers host the North Melbourne Kangaroos in an upcoming AFL fixture. This highly anticipated clash is set to entertain on 19 August 2023 at 1:45pm AEST.

In the lead-up to gameday, AusBetSites has gathered the most up-to-date betting odds from 3 betting sites in 37 markets. The current odds have installed the home side Tigers as strong favorites at 1.21 against the Kangaroos. But North Melbourne will be eager to snag an upset win on their interstate trip.

After falling to St Kilda in Round 22, the Richmond Tigers are officially out of finals contention this season. Richmond now sits 13th on the ladder with 9 wins and a draw from their 2023 campaign.

They face a North Melbourne outfit that has lost 19 consecutive matches and is second-last on the table. The Kangaroos have been competitive recently, with 3 of their last 4 losses by under 10 points. Last week they went down to Essendon by 9 points despite a 5-goal haul from Nick Larkey.

Larkey will be a focal point up forward for North Melbourne, while Luke Davies-Uniacke and Harry Sheezel should find plenty of the footy. But it's hard to tip the Kangaroos with confidence given their extensive losing run.

Richmond's experienced core including Dustin Martin, Jayden Short and Shai Bolton will be difficult for North to contain. Meanwhile, Tim Taranto should provide strong supply for the Tigers' midfield. The Tigers should have too much class and get the job done at home.

Richmond Tigers vs North Melbourne Head-to-Head

The Richmond Tigers and North Melbourne Kangaroos have faced off just twice in the last 3 years. In their most recent head-to-head meetings, the clubs have split results with 1 win apiece. Out of the 2 games played between Richmond and North Melbourne during this period, the head-to-head record stands level. With each team earning a victory in their last 2 matches, this has been a tightly-contested modern rivalry when these clubs clash. Heading into this upcoming game, the Tigers and Kangaroos have an even head-to-head record to draw from over the past few seasons. With the teams splitting their most recent contests, this shapes as an intriguing matchup between two sides with plenty still to play for late in the year.

Richmond Tigers Performance

🟩🟩🟥🟥🟥 The Richmond Tigers come into this match with inconsistent form in their last 5 games, recording 2 wins and 3 losses. The two victories showed Richmond can still compete with and beat quality teams on their day. However, three defeats highlighted issues with bringing their best form week-to-week. The Tigers have struggled to string together momentum during this erratic stretch.

North Melbourne Performance

🟥🟥🟥🟥🟥 North Melbourne Kangaroos are currently enduring a major slump, losing their last 5 matches in succession. This prolonged losing run has put dents in the Roos' confidence as they've struggled to remain competitive for long periods. While North Melbourne has shown heart, their winless streak reveals gaps in performance that must be addressed. Ending this slide will be crucial if they are to restore some faith heading into the off-season.

📋 Players to watch:

• Jack Graham has averaged 24 disposals in his last 3 matches against North Melbourne.
• Dion Prestia has had 20+ disposals in his past 10 matches.
• Bailey Scott is averaging 25 disposals per game over the last 7 weeks.
• Luke Davies-Uniacke has averaged 29 disposals in his past 3 matches against the Kangaroos.
• Harry Sheezel has had 25+ disposals in 6 of his last 8 games, with 30+ in 4 of those matches.
• Nick Larkey has kicked 2+ goals in 13 of his past 15 matches.

⚡ Match Facts:

• North Melbourne won by four points when these sides last met back in Round 18 of 2022.
• The Kangaroos are currently on a 19-game losing streak, while the Tigers have lost their last 3 in a row.
• On the ladder, Richmond sits 13th while North Melbourne is 17th.

💡 Match Prediction:

Looking at the upcoming Richmond versus North Melbourne match, the odds seem to heavily favor Richmond with a probability of 74.2% for their victory compared to North Melbourne's 25.8% chance. Based on these numbers, it's clear that Richmond is perceived as the stronger team in this matchup. The fair odds of Richmond winning are estimated at $1.35, whereas North Melbourne's odds are at $3.88, suggesting that the bookmakers are quite confident in Richmond's potential to secure the win.

The forecast leans in favor of Richmond as well, predicting their victory by a margin of 26 points or more. These statistics collectively indicate that Richmond's team performance is anticipated to outshine North Melbourne in this upcoming match.