Melbourne vs Port Adelaide AFL | Head to Head, Tips, Odds & Predictions

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Melbourne vs Port Adelaide AFL Tips & Predictions

Welcome to BettingPro’s evergreen hub for Melbourne vs Port Adelaide AFL — every head-to-head meeting since 2023, current 2026 form, betting angles, and where to watch. Since 2023 the sides have met 4 times, with the Port Adelaide holding a 2-game edge (1-3). Also searched as Port Adelaide vs Melbourne, Demons vs Power, and Power vs Demons. For weekly AFL coverage, head to our AFL tips hub or AFL round-by-round predictions.

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Melbourne vs Port Adelaide — 2026 Form Snapshot

2026 Snapshot Melbourne Port Adelaide
2026 record 7-4 (11 played) 3-7 (10 played)
Points for / against 1100 / 1076 (+24) 848 / 806 (+42)
Last 5 (most recent first) LWWLW LLLWL
Last result R12 vs GWS · 70-119 (↓ L) R10 vs Gold Coast · 73-98 (↓ L)

 

When do Melbourne and Port Adelaide next play? Bookmark this page — we’ll surface the next meeting here as soon as the draw confirms it. For this week’s tips across the AFL, see AFL round-by-round predictions, or the AFL match predictions index for other team-by-team H2Hs.

Melbourne vs Port Adelaide Head to Head (since 2023)

Played Melbourne wins Port Adelaide wins Draws Avg score Current streak
4 1 3 0 73–79 Port Adelaide · 2

 

Last 4 Melbourne vs Port Adelaide Meetings

Round Home Score Away Result Venue
Round 14 2025 Port Adelaide 93 – 68 Melbourne Port Adelaide by 25 Adelaide Oval
Round 22 2024 Melbourne 51 – 53 Port Adelaide Port Adelaide by 2 M.C.G.
Round 3 2024 Port Adelaide 89 – 96 Melbourne Melbourne by 7 Adelaide Oval
Round 10 2023 Port Adelaide 80 – 76 Melbourne Port Adelaide by 4 Adelaide Oval

 

Melbourne vs Port Adelaide Recent Trends

  • Last 5 meetings: Melbourne 1, Port Adelaide 3.
  • Average winning margin: 9.5 points across the 4-match sample since 2023.
  • Biggest result: Port Adelaide by 25 (Port Adelaide 93–68 Melbourne, Round 14 2025).
  • Both teams 80+: 1 of 4 meetings (25%) saw both sides post 80 or more.
  • Home-team win rate: 50% of meetings since 2023 — useful context for line markets.
  • Current streak: Port Adelaide have won the last 2 meetings.

Venue, Tickets & How to Watch Melbourne vs Port Adelaide

The Melbourne Demons play home matches at the MCG. The Port Adelaide Power are based at Adelaide Oval. Home-ground advantage matters — note the 50% home-team win rate in this fixture’s recent history.

How to watch: Every AFL match is broadcast live in Australia. Melbourne vs Port Adelaide is typically carried by Channel 7 (selected matches free-to-air), Fox Footy (every game live and ad-free during play) and Kayo Sports (the standard streaming option for AFL live streams). Tickets are sold via Ticketek or Ticketmaster depending on venue.

Players to Watch — Melbourne vs Port Adelaide

Form players and key matchups change week-to-week. For the latest 2026 leaderboards (goals, disposals, contested possessions, Brownlow form) and current team lists for this fixture, see our weekly AFL round-by-round predictions, where each fixture preview includes player news, lineups and key matchups.

Melbourne vs Port Adelaide Betting Angles

Three angles that hold up across the 4-meeting series since 2023:

  • Lean home team on the line. The host has won 50% of meetings in this fixture — meaningful tilt when assessing the spread.
  • Totals context. Both teams have posted 80+ in 1 of 4 games — useful when looking at over/under and total points markets.
  • Same Game Multi value. When the fixture lands, our weekly preview drops first goalkicker, anytime goalkicker and disposal-line angles. Build them via a same game multi for stronger payouts.

When this fixture is scheduled, we’ll publish a dedicated tip in AFL round-by-round predictions. For ongoing market value, our AFL multi-bet tips page is refreshed weekly.

Melbourne vs Port Adelaide FAQs

Who has won more Melbourne vs Port Adelaide matches?
Since 2023 the Port Adelaide lead the head-to-head 3-1. Average scoreline: Melbourne 73 – Port Adelaide 79.

What was the biggest Melbourne vs Port Adelaide result?
Port Adelaide by 25 points (Port Adelaide 93–68 Melbourne, Round 14 2025).

How often do Melbourne and Port Adelaide play each year?
Melbourne and Port Adelaide meet at least once during the AFL home-and-away season (Rounds 0–23), and on rare occasions twice when the fixture draws them together for a second time. A finals meeting is possible whenever both sides qualify — September matchups are the most-watched fixtures of the year.

When do Melbourne and Port Adelaide next play?
This page is updated as soon as the next fixture is confirmed. See AFL round-by-round predictions for this week’s slate.

Where do Melbourne and Port Adelaide play their home matches?
The Melbourne Demons play home matches at the MCG. The Port Adelaide Power are based at Adelaide Oval.

Where can I bet on Melbourne vs Port Adelaide?
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