Richmond vs Essendon Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 18, 2025
Last updated: Jul 7, 2025, 2:40AM | Published: Jul 6, 2025, 10:50AM
Richmond will take on the favoured Essendon in AFL Round 18 action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, commencing at 7:35pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Richmond vs Essendon game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Richmond vs Essendon AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Bombers a 73% chance of beating the Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Richmond vs Essendon: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are listed below:
- Head to Head: Richmond $3.00, Essendon $1.40
- Line: Richmond +16.5 ($1.91), Essendon -16.5 ($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 Richmond at $3.00 and Essendon at $1.40.
The Tigers are 16.5-point underdogs against the Bombers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Bombers (-16.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
Richmond vs Essendon: Betting Tips
These Richmond vs Essendon best bets are based on detailed modelling and betting experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Richmond vs Essendon: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Richmond vs Essendon at the Melbourne Cricket Ground this Saturday is Essendon winning 96-79.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Richmond vs Essendon match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Richmond vs Essendon match.
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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 begin 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 stated.
Conclusion
Our Richmond vs Essendon 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 the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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