Essendon vs Adelaide AFL | Head to Head, Tips, Odds & Predictions

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Essendon vs Adelaide AFL Tips & Predictions

Welcome to BettingPro’s evergreen hub for Essendon vs Adelaide AFL — every head-to-head meeting since 2023, current 2026 form, betting angles, and where to watch. Since 2023 the sides have met 4 times, all-square at 2-2. Also searched as Adelaide vs Essendon, Bombers vs Crows, and Crows vs Bombers. For weekly AFL coverage, head to our AFL tips hub or AFL round-by-round predictions.

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Essendon vs Adelaide — 2026 Form Snapshot

2026 Snapshot Essendon Adelaide
2026 record 1-14 (15 played) 9-6 (15 played)
Points for / against 1092 / 1537 (-445) 1328 / 1207 (+121)
Last 5 (most recent first) LLLLL LWWWL
Last result R16 vs Kangaroos · 65-79 (↓ L) R16 vs Port Adelaide · 71-97 (↓ L)

 

When do Essendon and Adelaide next play? Bookmark this page — we’ll surface the next meeting here as soon as the draw confirms it. For this week’s tips across the AFL, see AFL round-by-round predictions, or the AFL match predictions index for other team-by-team H2Hs.

Essendon vs Adelaide Head to Head (since 2023)

Played Essendon wins Adelaide wins Draws Avg score Current streak
4 2 2 0 102–112 Adelaide · 2

 

Last 4 Essendon vs Adelaide Meetings

Round Home Score Away Result Venue
Round 2 2025 Essendon 100 – 161 Adelaide Adelaide by 61 M.C.G.
Round 19 2024 Essendon 113 – 115 Adelaide Adelaide by 2 Docklands
Round 6 2024 Adelaide 75 – 78 Essendon Essendon by 3 Adelaide Oval
Round 17 2023 Essendon 115 – 97 Adelaide Essendon by 18 Docklands

 

Essendon vs Adelaide Recent Trends

  • Last 5 meetings: Essendon 2, Adelaide 2.
  • Average winning margin: 21.0 points across the 4-match sample since 2023.
  • Biggest result: Adelaide by 61 (Essendon 100–161 Adelaide, Round 2 2025).
  • Both teams 80+: 3 of 4 meetings (75%) saw both sides post 80 or more.
  • Home-team win rate: 25% of meetings since 2023 — useful context for line markets.
  • Current streak: Adelaide have won the last 2 meetings.

Venue, Tickets & How to Watch Essendon vs Adelaide

The Essendon Bombers play home matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium. The Adelaide Crows are based at Adelaide Oval. Home-ground advantage matters — note the 25% home-team win rate in this fixture’s recent history.

How to watch: Every AFL match is broadcast live in Australia. Essendon vs Adelaide is typically carried by Channel 7 (selected matches free-to-air), Fox Footy (every game live and ad-free during play) and Kayo Sports (the standard streaming option for AFL live streams). Tickets are sold via Ticketek or Ticketmaster depending on venue.

Players to Watch — Essendon vs Adelaide

Form players and key matchups change week-to-week. For the latest 2026 leaderboards (goals, disposals, contested possessions, Brownlow form) and current team lists for this fixture, see our weekly AFL round-by-round predictions, where each fixture preview includes player news, lineups and key matchups.

Essendon vs Adelaide Betting Angles

Three angles that hold up across the 4-meeting series since 2023:

  • Lean home team on the line. The host has won 25% of meetings in this fixture — meaningful tilt when assessing the spread.
  • Totals context. Both teams have posted 80+ in 3 of 4 games — useful when looking at over/under and total points markets.
  • Same Game Multi value. When the fixture lands, our weekly preview drops first goalkicker, anytime goalkicker and disposal-line angles. Build them via a same game multi for stronger payouts.

When this fixture is scheduled, we’ll publish a dedicated tip in AFL round-by-round predictions. For ongoing market value, our AFL multi-bet tips page is refreshed weekly.

Essendon vs Adelaide FAQs

Who has won more Essendon vs Adelaide matches?
Since 2023 the series is level at 2-2. Average scoreline: Essendon 102 – Adelaide 112.

What was the biggest Essendon vs Adelaide result?
Adelaide by 61 points (Essendon 100–161 Adelaide, Round 2 2025).

How often do Essendon and Adelaide play each year?
Essendon and Adelaide meet at least once during the AFL home-and-away season (Rounds 0–23), and on rare occasions twice when the fixture draws them together for a second time. A finals meeting is possible whenever both sides qualify — September matchups are the most-watched fixtures of the year.

When do Essendon and Adelaide next play?
This page is updated as soon as the next fixture is confirmed. See AFL round-by-round predictions for this week’s slate.

Where do Essendon and Adelaide play their home matches?
The Essendon Bombers play home matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium. The Adelaide Crows are based at Adelaide Oval.

Where can I bet on Essendon vs Adelaide?
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