AFL Tips: Gold Coast v Richmond

Saturday, August 2 – 4.10 PM AEST – Venue: People First Stadium

Dive into our AFL predictions for Gold Coast v Richmond – including best bet and Same Game Multi – all based on odds from BetBetBet, Australia betting platform.

Gold Coast bounced back with a strong win over Brisbane after being soft the week before in their loss to Freo, where they went goalless in the first half, which was embarrassing. Hardwick obviously sat them down within 24 hours and given them the facts – if you want to play finals you have to bring the pressure every week, which is what they did last week, and I expect them to keep that momentum for the rest of the year.

The Tigers were solid last week against the Pies, and they beat the Suns in Round 6 at Marvel this year. They have a solid defence led by Nick Vlastuin and now that Noah Balta is available every week they have strength to take on the talls like King this week.  

Matt Rowell had a career high 37 disposals and 730 metres gained last week, and his captain Noah Anderson is in great form too. The Suns will welcome back Touk Miller from a hamstring injury and should bring Jed Walter in after he kicked two gaols in the reserves, which will give them the three talls in the forward line they will need to have in place to win finals. Will Graham is available but will likely play in the reserves to build match fitness as he has been out with a shoulder injury for 12 weeks.

The Suns forward line functioned well last week, as they kicked 5 goals in each quarter. They had plenty of options with Long kicking four goals and Farrar, Humphrey and Ainsworth kicking three goals each. Holman brought the pressure with his excellent tackling and harassing of the Lions defenders. Hardwick rates Witts as an all Australian ruckman and the big man is in career best form, both in the centre bounce and around the ground.

Gold Coast are playing for a top 4 position and home finals, so they will keep the foot on the pedal until the final siren.

Gold Coast by 45 points

Gold Coast and Richmond have both had unpredictable runs throughout the 2025 AFL season, making this clash one to watch closely. The Suns have shown glimpses of improvement under pressure, especially in their home games, but have struggled to maintain consistency across four quarters. Richmond, on the other hand, has seen mixed results in recent rounds, with some solid defensive efforts offset by lapses in the midfield.

Looking at recent matchups, the Tigers edged out the Suns in their last meeting, but the margin was tight, suggesting this could be another close contest. For punters searching for solid AFL Betting Tips, it’s worth analyzing how both teams perform in second halves Gold Coast tends to fade late, while Richmond’s fitness and experience often help them finish stronger.

In terms of AFL Tips, considering key players’ form and any injury updates will be crucial. With both sides sitting mid-table, a win here could influence finals contention, adding pressure to perform.

When forming an AFL Prediction, don’t overlook home-ground advantage, team changes, and previous scoring trends between these clubs. These factors often offer better insights than ladder position alone. This match could go either way, and small margins might make all the difference.