Essendon vs Gold Coast Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 17, 2025

Essendon will face the favoured Gold Coast in AFL Round 17 action at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, starting at 12:35pm AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Essendon vs Gold Coast game, along with the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Essendon vs Gold Coast AFL match 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Suns a 73% chance of defeating the Bombers in Round 17 of the 2025 AFL season.

Essendon vs Gold Coast: Odds

The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are shown here:

• Head to Head: Essendon $3.50, Gold Coast $1.33
• Line: Essendon +19.5 ($1.91), Gold Coast -19.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 171.5 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 $3.50 and Gold Coast at $1.33.

The Bombers are listed as 19.5-point underdogs against the Suns, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Suns (-19.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 171.5 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 Bombers (+19.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 171.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.

Essendon vs Gold Coast: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Essendon at $3.50 with Bet365
• Line: Essendon +19.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 171.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Stats Insider's Essendon vs Gold Coast betting tips are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice every time.

While the Suns have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bombers to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.

Essendon vs Gold Coast: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Essendon vs Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium this Saturday is Gold Coast winning 92-76.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Essendon vs Gold Coast match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.

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Essendon vs Gold Coast: Essential Details

The AFL Round 17 clash between the Bombers and Suns at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence at 12:35pm AEST on Saturday.

• Teams: Essendon vs Gold Coast
• Date: Saturday 5 July 2025
• Time: 12:35pm 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 Gold Coast predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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