Richmond vs Essendon Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 18, 2025
Last updated: Jul 9, 2025, 5:55AM | Published: Jul 6, 2025, 10:50AM
Richmond will face the favoured Essendon in AFL Round 18 action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, starting at 7:35pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Richmond vs Essendon game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Richmond vs Essendon AFL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Bombers a 74% chance of defeating the Tigers in Round 18 of the 2025 AFL season.
Richmond vs Essendon: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are shown below:
- Head to Head: Richmond $3.00, Essendon $1.40
- Line: Richmond +15.5 ($1.91), Essendon -15.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 164.5 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 Richmond at $3.00 and Essendon at $1.40.
The Tigers are 15.5-point underdogs against the Bombers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Bombers (-15.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 164.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Bombers (-15.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 164.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Richmond vs Essendon: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Essendon at $1.40 with Bet365
- Line: Essendon -15.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 164.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Richmond vs Essendon predictions are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to provide you with the best possible advice every time.
Richmond vs Essendon: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Richmond vs Essendon at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday is Essendon winning 90-73.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Richmond vs Essendon match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Richmond vs Essendon game.
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Richmond vs Essendon: Essential Details
The AFL Round 18 clash between the Tigers and Bombers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to commence at 7:35pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Richmond vs Essendon
- Date: Saturday 12 July 2025
- Time: 7:35pm AEST
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Richmond vs Essendon predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all 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, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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