Essendon vs Collingwood Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 7, 2026
Last updated: Apr 21, 2026, 2:44PM | Published: Apr 19, 2026, 10:32AM
Essendon will take on the favoured Collingwood in AFL Round 7 action at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, starting at 3:20pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Essendon vs Collingwood game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Essendon vs Collingwood AFL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Magpies a 73% chance of winning against the Bombers at Marvel Stadium.
Essendon vs Collingwood: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Essendon $3.10, Collingwood $1.38
- Line: Essendon +17.5 ($1.91), Collingwood -17.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 175.5 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 Essendon at $3.10 and Collingwood at $1.38.
The Bombers are 17.5-point underdogs against the Magpies, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Magpies (-17.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 175.5 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 Magpies (-17.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 175.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Essendon vs Collingwood: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Collingwood at $1.38 with Bet365
- Line: Collingwood -17.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 175.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Essendon vs Collingwood predictions are based on world-class modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Essendon vs Collingwood: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Essendon vs Collingwood at Marvel Stadium this Saturday is Collingwood winning 97-77.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Essendon vs Collingwood match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
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Essendon vs Collingwood: Essential Details
The AFL Round 7 clash between the Bombers and Magpies at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to begin at 3:20pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Essendon vs Collingwood
- Date: Saturday 25 April 2026
- Time: 3:20pm AEST
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Essendon vs Collingwood predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled 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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