Essendon vs Port Adelaide Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 24, 2026

Essendon will take on the favoured Port Adelaide in AFL Round 24 action at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, August 23, commencing at 12:20pm AEST.

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

Who Will Win?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Power vs Bombers 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Power a 70% chance of winning against the Bombers at Marvel Stadium.

Essendon vs Port Adelaide: Odds

The current Bet365 betting odds for this AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are shown here:

• Head to Head: Essendon $3.10, Port Adelaide $1.38
• Line: Essendon +17.5 ($1.91), Port Adelaide -17.5 ($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 Port Adelaide at $1.38.

The Bombers are 17.5-point underdogs against the Power, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Power (-17.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

Essendon vs Port Adelaide: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Essendon at $3.10 with Bet365
• Line: Essendon +17.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Today's Essendon vs Port Adelaide best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.

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

Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Essendon vs Port Adelaide: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Essendon vs Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium is Port Adelaide winning 91-74.

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

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Essendon vs Port Adelaide match on Sunday, August 23, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.

Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Essendon vs Port Adelaide game.

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Essendon vs Port Adelaide: Essential Details

The AFL Round 24 clash between the Bombers and Power at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence at 12:20pm AEST on Sunday, August 23.

• Teams: Essendon vs Port Adelaide
• Date: Sunday 23 August 2026
• Time: 12:20pm 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 Port Adelaide predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all curated by our team of skilled 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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