Essendon vs Brisbane Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 8, 2026
Last updated: Apr 26, 2026, 11:56AM | Published: Apr 26, 2026, 10:33AM
Essendon will take on the favoured Brisbane in AFL Round 8 action at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, commencing at 12:35pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Essendon vs Brisbane game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Essendon vs Brisbane AFL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Lions an 88% chance of winning against the Bombers at Marvel Stadium.
Essendon vs Brisbane: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Essendon $8.50, Brisbane $1.07
- Line: Essendon +44.5 ($1.91), Brisbane -44.5 ($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 Brisbane at $1.07.
The Bombers are listed as 44.5-point underdogs against the Lions, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Lions (-44.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
Essendon vs Brisbane: Best Bets
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Our Essendon vs Brisbane betting tips are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Lions have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bombers to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Essendon vs Brisbane: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Essendon vs Brisbane at Marvel Stadium on Saturday is Brisbane winning 103-65.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Essendon vs Brisbane match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
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Essendon vs Brisbane: Essential Details
The AFL Round 8 clash between the Bombers and Lions at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to begin at 12:35pm AEST on Saturday.
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Essendon vs Brisbane predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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