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)

Marvel Stadium

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Score

TeamGoalsBehindsFinal
Essendon Bombers
141195
Port Adelaide Power
169105

AI match analysis

Essendon Bombers win
22%
Draw
10%
Port Adelaide Power win
68%

Predicted score: 58-82

Data suggests that the Port Adelaide Power have struggled recently but still have a better recent form compared to the Essendon Bombers, who are on a five-game losing streak. Historically, Port Adelaide has had the upper hand in their matchups, winning four of the last five encounters between the teams. Considering the defensive struggles of Essendon, who are averaging over 100 points conceded, the numbers favor an away victory.

  • Essendon Bombers on a five-game losing streak
  • Port Adelaide Power has lost four of their last five matches
  • Historically, Port Adelaide has outperformed Essendon in recent encounters
  • Essendon has conceded an average of 101.7 points over their last ten matches
AI ConfidenceHigh confidence
80/100

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.

How did our prediction do?

✓ Correct pickExact score missed

We picked Port Adelaide Power at 68% — final result was Port Adelaide Power win, Essendon Bombers 95-105 Port Adelaide Power.

Predicted score was 58-82.

This was a high confidence pick (80/100) — and it paid off.

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
345-474Points

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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 68% probability (Essendon Bombers 32%).

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).

What was the final score in Essendon Bombers vs Port Adelaide Power?+

Essendon Bombers: 14.11 (95). Port Adelaide Power: 16.9 (105).