Essendon vs North Melbourne Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 3, 2026
Last updated: Mar 25, 2026, 9:15PM | Published: Mar 23, 2026, 1:05AM
Essendon will sqaure off with the favoured North Melbourne in AFL Round 3 action at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, beginning at 7:35pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Essendon vs North Melbourne game, plus 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 North Melbourne AFL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Kangaroos a 64% chance of defeating the Bombers at Marvel Stadium.
Essendon vs North Melbourne: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Essendon $2.75, North Melbourne $1.45
- Line: Essendon +14.5 ($1.91), North Melbourne -14.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 188.5 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 $2.75 and North Melbourne at $1.45.
The Bombers are listed as 14.5-point underdogs against the Kangaroos, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Kangaroos (-14.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 188.5 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 (+14.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 188.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Essendon vs North Melbourne: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Essendon at $2.75 with Bet365
- Line: Essendon +14.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 188.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Essendon vs North Melbourne betting tips are based on detailed simulations and wagering experience to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Kangaroos 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.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Essendon vs North Melbourne: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Essendon vs North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium this Saturday is North Melbourne winning 99-88.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Essendon vs North Melbourne match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Essendon vs North Melbourne: Essential Details
The AFL Round 3 clash between the Bombers and Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:35pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Essendon vs North Melbourne
- Date: Saturday 28 March 2026
- Time: 7:35pm AEDT
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Essendon vs North Melbourne predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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