Richmond vs Essendon Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 18, 2025
Last updated: Jul 10, 2025, 7:00PM | Published: Jul 6, 2025, 10:50AM
Richmond will sqaure off with 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 independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Bombers a 71% 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 listed below:
- Head to Head: Richmond $3.00, Essendon $1.40
- Line: Richmond +15.5 ($1.91), Essendon -15.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 162.5 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 listed as 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 162.5 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 Tigers (+15.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 162.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Richmond vs Essendon: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Essendon at $1.40 with Bet365
- Line: Richmond +15.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 162.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Richmond vs Essendon betting tips are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
Richmond vs Essendon: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Richmond vs Essendon at the Melbourne Cricket Ground this Saturday is Essendon winning 88-73.
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 expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions 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 start 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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Richmond vs Essendon predictions have been made based on 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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