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Essendon Bombers vs. Western Bulldogs Prediction: Bulldogs Predicted to Win Friday's AFL Round 20 Matchup [7/25/2025]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Essendon Bombers vs Western Bulldogs matchup.
The Essendon Bombers will take on the favored Western Bulldogs in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Marvel Stadium on Friday, beginning at 5:20AM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced AFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Bulldogs as the most likely winner of today's game.
For expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Bulldogs vs. Bombers predictions page.
Bombers vs. Bulldogs Prediction: Who Will Win Round 20 Game?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's AFL matchup between the Bulldogs and Bombers 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Bulldogs a 97% chance of defeating the Bombers.
According to our model, the Bulldogs (-53.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 179.5 has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Bulldogs vs. Essendon Odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bulldogs | Bombers |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -5000 | +1200 |
| Line (Spread) | -53.5 (-115) | +53.5 (-115) |
| Total | o179.5 (-115) | u179.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Bombers vs. Bulldogs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's Australian rules football action between the Bombers and Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:20AM ET.
- Who: Western Bulldogs vs. Essendon Bombers
- Date: Friday, July 25, 2025
- Time: 5:20AM ET/2:20AM PT
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
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Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Friday's Bulldogs vs. Bombers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Western vs. Essendon picks, be sure to check out the latest AFL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Bulldogs, with a 97% 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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