North Melbourne vs Essendon Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 16, 2026

North Melbourne will face Essendon in AFL Round 16 action at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, June 28, beginning at 3:15pm AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the North Melbourne vs Essendon game, along with the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Bombers vs Kangaroos 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Kangaroos a 62% chance of defeating the Bombers at Marvel Stadium.

North Melbourne vs Essendon: Odds

The current Bet365 betting odds for this AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are listed below:

• Head to Head: North Melbourne $1.42, Essendon $2.90
• Line: North Melbourne -15.5 ($1.91), Essendon +15.5 ($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 North Melbourne at $1.42 and Essendon at $2.90.

The Kangaroos are 15.5-point favourites against the Bombers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Bombers (+15.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

North Melbourne vs Essendon: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Essendon at $2.90 with Bet365
• Line: Essendon +15.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

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These North Melbourne vs Essendon best bets are based on detailed modelling and wagering expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Kangaroos have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bombers to win is our preferred option due to the 4.0% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a punter.

North Melbourne vs Essendon: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for North Melbourne vs Essendon at Marvel Stadium is North Melbourne prevailing 87-78.

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

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the North Melbourne vs Essendon match on Sunday, June 28, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.

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North Melbourne vs Essendon: Essential Details

The AFL Round 16 clash between the Kangaroos and Bombers at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence at 3:15pm AEST on Sunday, June 28.

• Teams: North Melbourne vs Essendon
• Date: Sunday 28 June 2026
• Time: 3:15pm AEST
• Venue: Marvel Stadium

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our North Melbourne vs Essendon predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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