Essendon vs Gold Coast AFL | Head to Head, Tips, Odds & Predictions

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Essendon vs Gold Coast AFL Tips & Predictions

Welcome to BettingPro’s evergreen hub for Essendon Bombers vs Gold Coast Suns — also widely searched as Essendon vs Gold Coast — 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 Gold Coast holding a 4-game edge (1-5). Also searched as Gold Coast vs Essendon, Bombers vs Suns, and Suns vs Bombers. For weekly AFL coverage, head to our AFL tips hub or AFL round-by-round predictions.

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Essendon vs Gold Coast — 2026 Form Snapshot

2026 Snapshot Essendon Gold Coast
2026 record 1-14 (15 played) 7-7 (14 played)
Points for / against 1092 / 1537 (-445) 1254 / 1232 (+22)
Last 5 (most recent first) LLLLL LLLLW
Last result R16 vs Kangaroos · 65-79 (↓ L) R16 vs Fremantle · 29-80 (↓ L)

 

When do Essendon and Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast Head to Head (since 2023)

Played Essendon wins Gold Coast wins Draws Avg score Current streak
6 1 5 0 86–108 Gold Coast · 5

 

Last 6 Essendon vs Gold Coast Meetings

Round Home Score Away Result Venue
Round 6 2026 Gold Coast 119 – 110 Essendon Gold Coast by 9 Carrara
Round 24 2025 Gold Coast 153 – 58 Essendon Gold Coast by 95 Carrara
Round 17 2025 Essendon 74 – 115 Gold Coast Gold Coast by 41 Docklands
Round 22 2024 Essendon 86 – 87 Gold Coast Gold Coast by 1 Docklands
Round 12 2024 Gold Coast 91 – 80 Essendon Gold Coast by 11 Carrara
Round 2 2023 Essendon 108 – 80 Gold Coast Essendon by 28 Docklands

 

Essendon vs Gold Coast Recent Trends

  • Last 5 meetings: Essendon 0, Gold Coast 5.
  • Average winning margin: 30.8 points across the 6-match sample since 2023.
  • Biggest result: Gold Coast by 95 (Gold Coast 153–58 Essendon, Round 24 2025).
  • Both teams 80+: 4 of 6 meetings (67%) saw both sides post 80 or more.
  • Home-team win rate: 67% of meetings since 2023 — useful context for line markets.
  • Current streak: Gold Coast have won the last 5 meetings.

Venue, Tickets & How to Watch Essendon vs Gold Coast

The Essendon Bombers play home matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium. The Gold Coast Suns are based at People First Stadium. 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 Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast

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 Gold Coast 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 4 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 Gold Coast FAQs

Who has won more Essendon vs Gold Coast matches?
Since 2023 the Gold Coast lead the head-to-head 5-1. Average scoreline: Essendon 86 – Gold Coast 108.

What was the biggest Essendon vs Gold Coast result?
Gold Coast by 95 points (Gold Coast 153–58 Essendon, Round 24 2025).

How often do Essendon and Gold Coast play each year?
Essendon and Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast play their home matches?
The Essendon Bombers play home matches at the MCG and Marvel Stadium. The Gold Coast Suns are based at People First Stadium.

Where can I bet on Essendon vs Gold Coast?
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