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

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Essendon vs Kangaroos AFL Tips & Predictions

Welcome to BettingPro’s evergreen hub for Essendon vs Kangaroos AFL — every head-to-head meeting since 2023, current 2026 form, betting angles, and where to watch. Since 2023 the sides have met 6 times, with the Essendon holding a 2-game edge (4-2). Also searched as Kangaroos vs Essendon, Bombers vs Kangaroos, and Kangaroos vs Bombers. For weekly AFL coverage, head to our AFL tips hub or AFL round-by-round predictions.

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Essendon vs Kangaroos — 2026 Form Snapshot

2026 Snapshot Essendon Kangaroos
2026 record 1-14 (15 played) 7-7 (14 played)
Points for / against 1092 / 1537 (-445) 1183 / 1299 (-116)
Last 5 (most recent first) LLLLL WWWLL
Last result R16 vs Kangaroos · 65-79 (↓ L) R16 vs Essendon · 79-65 (↑ W)

 

When do Essendon and Kangaroos 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 Kangaroos Head to Head (since 2023)

Played Essendon wins Kangaroos wins Draws Avg score Current streak
6 4 2 0 83–77 Kangaroos · 2

 

Last 6 Essendon vs Kangaroos Meetings

Round Home Score Away Result Venue
Round 16 2026 North Melbourne 79 – 65 Essendon Kangaroos by 14 Marvel Stadium
Round 3 2026 Essendon 69 – 81 North Melbourne Kangaroos by 12 Docklands
Round 8 2025 Essendon 65 – 62 North Melbourne Essendon by 3 Docklands
Round 10 2024 Essendon 106 – 66 North Melbourne Essendon by 40 Docklands
Round 22 2023 North Melbourne 77 – 86 Essendon Essendon by 9 Docklands
Round 12 2023 Essendon 105 – 99 North Melbourne Essendon by 6 Docklands

 

Essendon vs Kangaroos Recent Trends

  • Last 5 meetings: Essendon 3, Kangaroos 2.
  • Average winning margin: 14.0 points across the 6-match sample since 2023.
  • Biggest result: Essendon by 40 (Essendon 106–66 North Melbourne, Round 10 2024).
  • Both teams 80+: 1 of 6 meetings (17%) saw both sides post 80 or more.
  • Home-team win rate: 67% of meetings since 2023 — useful context for line markets.
  • Current streak: Kangaroos have won the last 2 meetings.

Venue, Tickets & How to Watch Essendon vs Kangaroos

The Essendon Bombers play home matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium. The North Melbourne Kangaroos are based at Marvel Stadium and Blundstone Arena. Home-ground advantage matters — note the 67% home-team win rate in this fixture’s recent history.

How to watch: Every AFL match is broadcast live in Australia. Essendon vs Kangaroos 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 Kangaroos

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 Kangaroos Betting Angles

Three angles that hold up across the 6-meeting series since 2023:

  • Lean home team on the line. The host has won 67% of meetings in this fixture — meaningful tilt when assessing the spread.
  • Totals context. Both teams have posted 80+ in 1 of 6 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 Kangaroos FAQs

Who has won more Essendon vs Kangaroos matches?
Since 2023 the Essendon lead the head-to-head 4-2. Average scoreline: Essendon 83 – Kangaroos 77.

What was the biggest Essendon vs Kangaroos result?
Essendon by 40 points (Essendon 106–66 North Melbourne, Round 10 2024).

How often do Essendon and Kangaroos play each year?
Essendon and Kangaroos 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 Kangaroos 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 Kangaroos play their home matches?
The Essendon Bombers play home matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium. The North Melbourne Kangaroos are based at Marvel Stadium and Blundstone Arena.

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