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

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Port Adelaide vs Essendon AFL Tips & Predictions

Welcome to BettingPro’s evergreen hub for Port Adelaide vs Essendon AFL — every head-to-head meeting since 2023, current 2026 form, betting angles, and where to watch. Since 2023 the sides have met 5 times, with the Port Adelaide holding a 3-game edge (4-1). Also searched as Essendon vs Port Adelaide, Power vs Bombers, and Bombers vs Power. For weekly AFL coverage, head to our AFL tips hub or AFL round-by-round predictions.

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Port Adelaide vs Essendon — 2026 Form Snapshot

2026 Snapshot Port Adelaide Essendon
2026 record 3-7 (10 played) 1-11 (12 played)
Points for / against 848 / 806 (+42) 910 / 1291 (-381)
Last 5 (most recent first) LLLWL LLLLL
Last result R10 vs Gold Coast Ā· 73-98 (↓ L) R12 vs West Coast Ā· 55-85 (↓ L)

 

When do Port Adelaide and Essendon 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.

Port Adelaide vs Essendon Head to Head (since 2023)

Played Port Adelaide wins Essendon wins Draws Avg score Current streak
5 4 1 0 95–69 Port Adelaide Ā· 1

 

Last 5 Port Adelaide vs Essendon Meetings

Round Home Score Away Result Venue
Round 2 2026 Port Adelaide 133 – 70 Essendon Port Adelaide by 63 Adelaide Oval
Round 3 2025 Essendon 72 – 60 Port Adelaide Essendon by 12 Docklands
Round 4 2024 Port Adelaide 111 – 42 Essendon Port Adelaide by 69 Adelaide Oval
Round 16 2023 Essendon 74 – 78 Port Adelaide Port Adelaide by 4 M.C.G.
Round 8 2023 Port Adelaide 92 – 87 Essendon Port Adelaide by 5 Adelaide Oval

 

Port Adelaide vs Essendon Recent Trends

  • Last 5 meetings: Port Adelaide 4, Essendon 1.
  • Average winning margin: 30.6 points across the 5-match sample since 2023.
  • Biggest result: Port Adelaide by 69 (Port Adelaide 111–42 Essendon, Round 4 2024).
  • Both teams 80+: 1 of 5 meetings (20%) saw both sides post 80 or more.
  • Home-team win rate: 80% of meetings since 2023 — useful context for line markets.

Venue, Tickets & How to Watch Port Adelaide vs Essendon

The Port Adelaide Power play home matches at Adelaide Oval. The Essendon Bombers are based at the MCG and Marvel Stadium. Home-ground advantage matters — note the 80% home-team win rate in this fixture’s recent history.

How to watch: Every AFL match is broadcast live in Australia. Port Adelaide vs Essendon 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 — Port Adelaide vs Essendon

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.

Port Adelaide vs Essendon Betting Angles

Three angles that hold up across the 5-meeting series since 2023:

  • Lean home team on the line. The host has won 80% of meetings in this fixture — meaningful tilt when assessing the spread.
  • Totals context. Both teams have posted 80+ in 1 of 5 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.

Port Adelaide vs Essendon FAQs

Who has won more Port Adelaide vs Essendon matches?
Since 2023 the Port Adelaide lead the head-to-head 4-1. Average scoreline: Port Adelaide 95 – Essendon 69.

What was the biggest Port Adelaide vs Essendon result?
Port Adelaide by 69 points (Port Adelaide 111–42 Essendon, Round 4 2024).

How often do Port Adelaide and Essendon play each year?
Port Adelaide and Essendon 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 Port Adelaide and Essendon 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 Port Adelaide and Essendon play their home matches?
The Port Adelaide Power play home matches at Adelaide Oval. The Essendon Bombers are based at the MCG and Marvel Stadium.

Where can I bet on Port Adelaide vs Essendon?
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