Carlton vs Essendon Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 13, 2025
Last updated: Jun 5, 2025, 7:40PM | Published: Jun 3, 2025, 5:33AM
Carlton will take on Essendon in AFL Round 13 action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, starting at 7:20pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Carlton vs Essendon game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Carlton vs Essendon AFL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Blues a 71% chance of beating the Bombers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Carlton vs Essendon: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's AFL clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are shown below:
- Head to Head: Carlton $1.44, Essendon $2.80
- Line: Carlton -14.5 ($1.91), Essendon +14.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 158.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has Carlton at $1.44 and Essendon at $2.80.
The Blues are 14.5-point favourites against the Bombers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Bombers (+14.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 158.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookies have got it right and both Carlton and Essendon have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 158.5-point over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
Carlton vs Essendon: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Carlton at $1.44 with Bet365
- Line: Carlton -14.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 158.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Carlton vs Essendon predictions are based on market-leading simulations and betting experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Carlton vs Essendon: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Carlton vs Essendon at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday is Carlton winning 87-72.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Carlton vs Essendon match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
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Carlton vs Essendon: Essential Details
The AFL Round 13 clash between the Blues and Bombers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to commence at 7:20pm AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Carlton vs Essendon
- Date: Sunday 8 June 2025
- Time: 7:20pm AEST
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Carlton vs Essendon predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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