Essendon vs Gold Coast Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 17, 2025
Last updated: Jul 1, 2025, 12:35AM | Published: Jun 30, 2025, 2:55AM
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, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Essendon vs Gold Coast AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Suns a 75% chance of winning against the Bombers at Marvel Stadium.
Essendon vs Gold Coast: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Essendon $3.75, Gold Coast $1.28
- Line: Essendon +22.5 ($1.91), Gold Coast -22.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 169.5 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 $3.75 and Gold Coast at $1.28.
The Bombers are 22.5-point underdogs against the Suns, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Suns (-22.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 169.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bombers (+22.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 169.5-point over/under is expected to go over 62% of the time.
Essendon vs Gold Coast: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Essendon at $3.75 with Bet365
- Line: Essendon +22.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 169.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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While the Suns have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bombers to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
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Essendon vs Gold Coast: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Essendon vs Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium on Saturday is Gold Coast winning 96-78.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Essendon vs Gold Coast predictions have been made based on 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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