Essendon vs Melbourne Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 5, 2026
Last updated: Apr 11, 2026, 3:15AM | Published: Apr 6, 2026, 6:30AM
Essendon will take on the favoured Melbourne in AFL Round 5 action at Adelaide Oval on Saturday, commencing at 1:15pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Essendon vs Melbourne game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Essendon vs Melbourne AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Demons a 78% chance of winning against the Bombers at Adelaide Oval.
Essendon vs Melbourne: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at Adelaide Oval are listed here:
- Head to Head: Essendon $4.35, Melbourne $1.22
- Line: Essendon +26.5 ($1.91), Melbourne -26.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 180.5 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 $4.35 and Melbourne at $1.22.
The Bombers are 26.5-point underdogs against the Demons, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Demons (-26.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 180.5 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 (+26.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 180.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Essendon vs Melbourne: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Essendon at $4.35 with Bet365
- Line: Essendon +26.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 180.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Essendon vs Melbourne predictions are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Demons have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bombers to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Essendon vs Melbourne: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Essendon vs Melbourne at Adelaide Oval on Saturday is Melbourne winning 102-77.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Essendon vs Melbourne match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Essendon vs Melbourne match.
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Essendon vs Melbourne: Essential Details
The AFL Round 5 clash between the Bombers and Demons at Adelaide Oval is scheduled to start at 1:15pm AEST on Saturday.
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Essendon vs Melbourne predictions are based on 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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