Essendon vs Port Adelaide Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 24, 2026
Last updated: Aug 23, 2026, 2:20AM | Published: Aug 16, 2026, 9:41AM
Essendon will take on Port Adelaide in AFL Round 24 action at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, commencing at 12:20pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Essendon vs Port Adelaide game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Essendon vs Port Adelaide AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Power a 58% chance of winning against the Bombers at Marvel Stadium.
Essendon vs Port Adelaide: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Essendon $2.20, Port Adelaide $1.68
- Line: Essendon +3.5 ($1.91), Port Adelaide -3.5 ($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 $2.20 and Port Adelaide at $1.68.
The Bombers are listed as 3.5-point underdogs against the Power, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Power (-3.5) 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 Power (-3.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 188.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Essendon vs Port Adelaide: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Port Adelaide at $1.68 with Bet365
- Line: P Adelaide -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 188.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Essendon vs Port Adelaide predictions are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Essendon vs Port Adelaide: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Essendon vs Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium on Sunday is Port Adelaide winning 96-90.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Essendon vs Port Adelaide match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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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.
- 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 noted.
Conclusion
Our Essendon vs Port Adelaide predictions have been made based on 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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