Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies Prediction and Betting Tips: AFL 2024 Round 7

The traditional ANZAC Day clash between the Essendon Bombers and the Collingwood Magpies will take place on Thursday at the iconic Melbourne Cricket ground.

Both teams are in top form, and Collingwood especially seems to have rediscovered their premiership-winning form in their last three games.

The Bombers have won their last two games, making it their first two wins in a row in 2024. They displayed a resilience that had been missing all season, beating Port Adelaide by three points on Friday in Round 6.

Collingwood, meanwhile, have had a tough start to the season, losing their first three games. However, they have won their last three games convincingly.

For the Magpies, winning this game will send a strong statement to the other teams that they’re taking their premiership defense seriously.

Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies Head-to-Head Record

Essendon have a 4-2 win-loss record in 2024.
Collingwood are 3-3 in 2024.
The Magpies have won their last three games.
Essendon have won their last two games.
Collingwood have a four-game win streak against Essendon.
The Bombers rank third in the competition for average disposals in 2024, while the Magpies are 13th.

Essendon Bombers last five matches

R2: Sydney 131-101 Essendon
R3: Essendon 71-67 St Kilda
R4: Port Adelaide 111-42 Essendon
R5: Western Bulldogs 67-96 Essendon
R6: Adelaide 75-78 Essendon

Collingwood Magpies last five matches

R1: Collingwood 69-102 Sydney Swans
R2: St Kilda 94-79 Collingwood
R3: Brisbane 72-92 Collingwood
R4: Collingwood 77-72 Hawthorn
R5: Bye
R6: Collingwood 123-81 Port Adelaide

Collingwood vs Essendon last five matches

Round 24 2023: Essendon 31-101 Collingwood.
Round 6 2023: Magpies 90-77 Bombers
Round 6 2022: Dons 82-93 Pies
Round 23 2021: Dons 102-64 Pies
Round 6 2021: Pies 85-109 Dons

Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies Match Details

Match: Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood

Date: Thursday, April 25

Start Time: 3:20 pm AEST

Venue: MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground)

Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies Preview

The Collingwood Magpies were in prime form against Port Adelaide on Saturday, winning by 42-points.

Collingwood has been on fire in their last three matches, producing highlight after highlight. Many term their clash with Port Adelaide the best of the season.

On Thursday, they face the Essendon Bombers who have been inconsistent this season but have won their last two games. This is set to be an interesting ANZAC day game.

Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies Odds

Essendon

Collingwood

Odds

$2.60

$1.50

First Quarter Winner

$2.23

$1.61

First Half Winner

$2.43

$1.53

Collingwood is $1.77 to complete the HT/FT double.
Essendon is $3.80 to complete the HT/FT double.
Collingwood is paying $2.08 to win by 1-39 points and $3.95 to win by 40+.
Essendon is $3.25 to win by 1-39 and $14.00 to win by 40+.
A draw is paying $51.00.

Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies Prediction

After a slow start to the year that saw them lose their first three games, Collingwood have rebounded by winning three on the trot. During last year’s premiers, they overcame a 31-point deficit against Port Adelaide to win by 42 points.

Jordan de Goey gave a magnificent performance, while Nick Daicos picked up 30 disposals. The duo will be key players against Essendon, as well as Darcy Cameron, who fans will be eager to see compete against Sam Draper in the ruck.

Essendon will look to break even in the center clearances, where Draper will seek to give Zach Merrett and Darcy Parish first use of the footy.

Peter Wright will be at the forward line with Jake Stringer, Kyle Langford and Harry Jones. Essendon have much reason to be confident going into this matchup, but the Magpies should walk away with the victory.

Prediction: Collingwood to win by 13 points