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Essendon Bombers vs. Gold Coast Suns Prediction: Suns Predicted to Win Friday's AFL Round 17 Matchup [7/4/2025]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Essendon Bombers vs Gold Coast Suns matchup.
The Essendon Bombers and Gold Coast Suns are scheduled to meet in the Australian Football League (AFL) at Marvel Stadium on Friday, starting at 10:35PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced AFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Suns as the most likely winner of today's game.
For further insights into Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Suns vs. Bombers predictions page.
Bombers vs. Suns Prediction: Who Will Win Round 17 Game?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's AFL game between the Suns and Bombers 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Suns a 73% chance of beating the Bombers.
According to our model, the Bombers (+19.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 171.5 has a 52% chance of staying under.
Gold Coast vs. Essendon Odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Suns | Bombers |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -333 | +245 |
| Line (Spread) | -19.5 (-115) | +19.5 (-115) |
| Total | o171.5 (-115) | u171.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Bombers vs. Suns Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's Australian rules football action between the Bombers and Suns at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to begin at 10:35PM ET.
- Who: Gold Coast Suns vs. Essendon Bombers
- Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
- Time: 10:35PM ET/7:35PM PT
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
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Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Friday's Suns vs. Bombers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Suns, with a 73% win probability, will likely beat the Bombers on Friday.
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Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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