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Richmond Tigers vs. Essendon Bombers Prediction: Bombers Predicted to Win Saturday's AFL Round 18 Matchup [7/12/2025]
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Richmond Tigers vs Essendon Bombers matchup.

The Richmond Tigers and Essendon Bombers are scheduled to meet in the Australian Football League (AFL) at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, starting at 5:35AM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced AFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Bombers as the most likely winner of today's game.
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Bombers vs. Tigers predictions page.
Tigers vs. Bombers Prediction: Who Will Win Round 18 Game?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's AFL game between the Bombers and Tigers 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Bombers a 71% chance of defeating the Tigers.
According to our model, the Tigers (+15.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 161.5 has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Essendon vs. Richmond Odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type | Bombers | Tigers |
---|---|---|
H2H (Moneyline) | -294 | +220 |
Line (Spread) | -15.5 (-115) | +15.5 (-115) |
Total | o161.5 (-115) | u161.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Tigers vs. Bombers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's Australian rules football action between the Tigers and Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to commence at 5:35AM ET.
- Who: Essendon Bombers vs. Richmond Tigers
- Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
- Time: 5:35AM ET/2:35AM PT
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Conclusion
We predict the Bombers, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat the Tigers on Saturday.
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