Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power

AFL Premiership· Regular Season 24
LLLLPoints 624-111518th on the ladder · 2-21-0
LLLWPoints 731-98615th on the ladder · 7-16-0
Home4W 0D 16L(1412-2094)
Away5W 0D 15L(1383-2017)
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Marvel Stadium

Kickoff: Aug 23, 2026, 12:20 PM (stadium time)

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AI match analysis

Essendon Bombers win
25%
Draw
15%
Port Adelaide Power win
60%

Predicted score: 58-75

Data suggests that the Essendon Bombers are struggling significantly, having lost their last five matches with a notable average margin. In contrast, while Port Adelaide Power has faced their own challenges, they recently secured a win against Gold Coast Suns and have a better scoring average in their last 10 games. Additionally, their recent head-to-head history shows a favorable trend for Port Adelaide, supporting their position as slight favorites.

  • Essendon Bombers have lost their last 5 matches by an average of 31.2 points.
  • Port Adelaide Power has an inconsistent record but managed a narrow victory against Gold Coast Suns recently.
  • Historically, Port Adelaide Power has won 3 out of the last 5 encounters against Essendon Bombers.
  • Port Adelaide Power has a higher average score per game over the last 10 matches compared to Essendon Bombers.
AI ConfidenceModerate confidence
74/100

Confidence is high because the probability gap between outcomes is decisive, and some historical data (form, H2H or standings) is still incomplete.

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Why AI favors Port Adelaide Power

  • Historical edgePort Adelaide Power

    Port Adelaide Power have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two teams.

    4/5 H2H wins
  • Poor recent formEssendon Bombers

    Essendon Bombers have lost 5 of their last 5 matches.

    0W 0D 5L
  • Poor recent formPort Adelaide Power

    Port Adelaide Power have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.

    1W 0D 4L
  • Tighter defenseEssendon Bombers

    Essendon Bombers are conceding just 111.5 points per game over their recent matches.

    111.5/game conceded

Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.

Match trends

  • Essendon Bombers have averaged 62.4 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
  • Port Adelaide Power have averaged 73.1 points scored per game over their last 10 matches.
  • Essendon Bombers are unbeaten in 1 of the last 5 meetings with Port Adelaide Power.
Odds not available for this match yet.

Head-to-head

Last 5 meetings

1Essendon Bombers wins
0Draws
4Port Adelaide Power wins
353-487Points

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Frequently asked questions

Who is likely to win Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power?+

Our AI model favors Port Adelaide Power to win, with a 60% probability (Essendon Bombers 40%).

What time does Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power start?+

First bounce is at Aug 23, 2026, 2:20 AM (your local time, based on your device).