Essendon vs Western Bulldogs Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 20, 2025

Essendon will take on the favoured Western Bulldogs in AFL Round 20 action at Marvel Stadium on Friday, starting at 7:20pm AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Essendon vs Western Bulldogs game, plus the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Essendon vs Western Bulldogs AFL match 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Bulldogs a 96% chance of defeating the Bombers in Round 20 of the 2025 AFL season.

Essendon vs Western Bulldogs: Odds

The current Bet365 betting odds for Friday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are listed below:

• Head to Head: Essendon $11.00, Bulldogs $1.04
• Line: Essendon +53.5 ($1.91), Bulldogs -53.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 177.5 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 $11.00 and the Bulldogs at $1.04.

The Bombers are 53.5-point underdogs against the Bulldogs, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Bulldogs (-53.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 177.5 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 (+53.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 177.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.

Essendon vs Western Bulldogs: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Bulldogs at $1.04 with Bet365
• Line: Essendon +53.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 177.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

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Essendon vs Western Bulldogs: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Essendon vs Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium this Friday is the Bulldogs winning 112-64.

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

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Essendon vs Western Bulldogs match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.

Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Essendon vs Bulldogs game.

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Essendon vs Western Bulldogs: Essential Details

The AFL Round 20 clash between the Bombers and Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:20pm AEST on Friday.

• Teams: Essendon vs Western Bulldogs
• Date: Friday 25 July 2025
• Time: 7:20pm 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 Bulldogs predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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