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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Fremantle Dockers vs Essendon Bombers matchup.
AFL action continues on Thursday at 6:10AM ET as the Essendon Bombers square off with the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven AFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Dockers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Essendon-Fremantle game 10,000 times," said Ryan Leaver from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Dockers with a win probability of 88% and the Bombers with 12%."
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Bombers vs. Dockers predictions page.
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Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's AFL game between the Bombers and Dockers 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Dockers an 88% chance of defeating the Bombers.
According to our model, the Dockers (-31.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 155.5 has a 51% chance of staying under.
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Essendon vs. Fremantle Odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bombers | Dockers |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +600 | -1429 |
| Line (Spread) | +31.5 (-115) | -31.5 (-115) |
| Total | o155.5 (-115) | u155.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Dockers vs. Bombers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's Australian rules football matchup between the Dockers and Bombers at Optus Stadium is scheduled to start at 6:10AM ET.
- Who: Essendon Bombers vs. Fremantle Dockers
- Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Time: 6:10AM ET/3:10AM PT
- Venue: Optus Stadium
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Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Bombers vs. Dockers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Dockers, with an 88% win probability, will likely beat the Bombers on Thursday.
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