Essendon vs Adelaide Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 21, 2026
Last updated: Jul 26, 2026, 4:10PM | Published: Jul 26, 2026, 5:35AM
Essendon will take on the favoured Adelaide in AFL Round 21 action at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, August 2, commencing at 4:40pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Essendon vs Adelaide game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Crows vs Bombers 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Crows a 92% chance of beating the Bombers in Round 21 of the 2026 AFL season.
Essendon vs Adelaide: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for this AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Essendon $8.50, Adelaide $1.07
- Line: Essendon +45.5 ($1.91), Adelaide -45.5 ($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 Essendon at $8.50 and Adelaide at $1.07.
The Bombers are listed as 45.5-point underdogs against the Crows, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Crows (-45.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
Essendon vs Adelaide: Best Bets
These Essendon vs Adelaide betting tips are based on complex simulations and gambling expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Essendon vs Adelaide: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Essendon vs Adelaide at Marvel Stadium is Adelaide winning 108-61.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Essendon vs Adelaide match on Sunday, August 2, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
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Essendon vs Adelaide: Essential Details
The AFL Round 21 clash between the Bombers and Crows at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence at 4:40pm AEST on Sunday, August 2.
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Essendon vs Adelaide predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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