The Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final is set to light up Rod Laver Arena on Saturday night, as the West Coast Fever take on the Melbourne Vixens. These two teams have had very different routes to the big dance, with the Fever being the dominant team all season and the Vixens scraping through both of their finals.
Grand Final action begins on Saturday from 7:30pm AEST, and we have you covered with our full preview and best bet below, with odds thanks to Neds!
Fever vs Vixens Preview & Betting Tips: 2025 Super Netball Grand Final
Fever, the Deserving Favourites
The 2025 Suncorp Super Netball season culminates in a blockbuster Grand Final, pitting the season's most dominant force, the West Coast Fever, against the finals-hardened Melbourne Vixens. The Fever have been in a class of their own, recovering from a surprising 0-2 start to mount an incredible 13-game winning streak. They finished the home-and-away season as clear minor premiers with an imposing 12-2 record. Their path to the decider was nothing short of brutal, as they systematically dismantled the NSW Swifts when securing a 32-point victory that sent a powerful statement to the rest of the competition and earned them a week off to prepare for the final battle.
Vixens Admirable Fighting Spirit
The Melbourne Vixens have taken the scenic, and far more dramatic, route to the Grand Final. After securing fourth place on the ladder with a solid 8-6 record, they have thrived under the immense pressure of knockout netball. Their finals campaign has been a nail-biting affair, showcasing their resilience and clutch performance. They first edged out the Adelaide Thunderbirds by a mere two points in a tense quarter-final. They then backed it up with an even more heart-stopping one-point victory over the NSW Swifts in the preliminary final, coming from behind to book their ticket to the big dance.
Recent Head-to-Head
Recent history between these two powerhouse clubs heavily favors the team from the west. The Fever have held a clear advantage over the Vixens in their two encounters this season, securing comfortable victories on both occasions. Their first meeting on April 27th saw the Fever travel to Melbourne and come away with a convincing 10-point win. The return fixture in Perth on July 13th was a similar story, with the Fever controlling the match to record an 11-point triumph, asserting their psychological and tactical dominance over their grand final opponents.
Who Takes it Out? Here’s our Fever vs Vixens Tip
When the first whistle blows, expect the West Coast Fever to not only claim their second premiership but to do so convincingly. Their form is undeniable; a 13-game winning streak, including two double-digit victories over the Vixens, speaks for itself. Their demolition of the Swifts in the semi-final was a masterclass in offensive firepower and defensive pressure. The Vixens have shown incredible fight to get here, but the Fever are a different beast entirely. Look for the Fever to control the tempo from the outset, with their suffocating defence creating turnovers and their potent attack, led by the unstoppable Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard, punishing every mistake. The Vixens' fairytale run will come to an end, with the Fever winning comfortably and covering the -7.5 point spread.
West Coast Fever -7.5
$1.87 (1 Unit)
