Western Bulldogs vs Essendon Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 10, 2025
Last updated: May 17, 2025, 9:33AM | Published: May 14, 2025, 9:57PM
The Western Bulldogs will face Essendon in AFL Round 10 action at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, starting at 7:35pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Western Bulldogs vs Essendon game, plus the latest betting odds and goalscorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Western Bulldogs vs Essendon AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Bulldogs an 81% chance of winning against the Bombers at Marvel Stadium.
Western Bulldogs vs Essendon: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Bulldogs $1.24, Essendon $4.25
- Line: Bulldogs -25.5 ($1.91), Essendon +25.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 175.5 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 the Bulldogs at $1.24 and Essendon at $4.25.
The Bulldogs are 25.5-point favourites against the Bombers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Bombers (+25.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 175.5 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 (+25.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 175.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Western Bulldogs vs Essendon: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Bulldogs at $1.24 with Bet365
- Line: Essendon +25.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 175.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Western Bulldogs vs Essendon best bets are based on detailed modelling and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
Western Bulldogs vs Essendon: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Western Bulldogs vs Essendon at Marvel Stadium on Saturday is the Bulldogs winning 98-75.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Western Bulldogs vs Essendon match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Bulldogs vs Essendon: Goal Kickers
Are you looking for Bulldogs vs Essendon goalscorer tips? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Western's Aaron Naughton is the most likely player to kick the first goal in Western vs Essendon.
Naughton has an 8.3% chance of kicking the first goal at Marvel Stadium, while the Bulldogs star has a 91.6% chance of kicking a goal at any time during the game.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Kicker Tips
Western Bulldogs
- Aaron Naughton: 8.3% probability
- Rhylee West: 5.7% probability
- Marcus Bontempelli: 5.0% probability
- Lachlan McNeil: 4.6% probability
- Ed Richards: 3.6% probability
Essendon
- Kyle Langford: 6.6% probability
- Peter Wright: 6.0% probability
- Nate Caddy: 5.1% probability
- Nic Martin: 2.8% probability
- Archie Perkins: 2.8% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Western Bulldogs
- Aaron Naughton: 91.6% probability
- Rhylee West: 81.7% probability
- Marcus Bontempelli: 79.1% probability
- Lachlan McNeil: 72.5% probability
- Ed Richards: 62.8% probability
Essendon
- Kyle Langford: 87.8% probability
- Peter Wright: 83.7% probability
- Nate Caddy: 80.2% probability
- Archie Perkins: 56.4% probability
- Nic Martin: 54.5% probability
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Bulldogs vs Essendon game.
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Western Bulldogs vs Essendon: Essential Details
The AFL Round 10 clash between the Bulldogs and Bombers at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:35pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Western Bulldogs vs Essendon
- Date: Saturday 17 May 2025
- Time: 7:35pm AEST
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Bulldogs vs Essendon predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all 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, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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