Essendon vs North Melbourne Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 8, 2025

Essendon will take on North Melbourne in AFL Round 8 action at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, beginning at 7:30pm AEST.

This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Essendon vs North Melbourne game, as well as the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Essendon vs North Melbourne AFL match 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Bombers a 72% chance of winning against the Kangaroos in Round 8 of the 2025 AFL season.

Essendon vs North Melbourne: Odds

The latest Bet365 betting odds for Thursday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are listed below:

• Head to Head: Essendon $1.38, North Melbourne $3.10
• Line: Essendon -17.5 ($1.91), North Melbourne +17.5 ($1.91)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has Essendon at $1.38 and North Melbourne at $3.10.

The Bombers are 17.5-point favourites against the Kangaroos, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Kangaroos (+17.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

Essendon vs North Melbourne: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Essendon at $1.38 with Bet365
• Line: N Melbourne +17.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Our Essendon vs North Melbourne predictions are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice every time.

Essendon vs North Melbourne: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Essendon vs North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium on Thursday is Essendon winning 95-80.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Essendon vs North Melbourne match on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and computer tips.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the Essendon vs North Melbourne game.

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Essendon vs North Melbourne: Essential Details

The AFL Round 8 clash between the Bombers and Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:30pm AEST on Thursday.

• Teams: Essendon vs North Melbourne
• Date: Thursday 1 May 2025
• Time: 7:30pm AEST
• Venue: Marvel Stadium

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Essendon vs North Melbourne predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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