North Melbourne host Essendon in Round 16 of the 2026 AFL season at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne on Sunday, June 28th 2026. Read on for our full match preview, betting tips, and best odds.
Try not to be hungover while watching this on Sunday afternoon, because it’ll undoubtedly make you sick.
North Melbourne and Essendon will clash at Marvel Stadium in a battle of 10th vs 18th, but it’s hard to say which Roos will turn up.
They were unattractive in their 25-point win over Richmond, and they certainly won’t improve with the loss of Tristan Xerri to a jaw injury.
The Bombers are on track to record their lowest winning percentage from any season in club history, with one win from 14 games and a percentage of 70.4%.
North will win this, but it won’t be pretty.
North Melbourne vs Essendon Odds & Top Betting Markets
Here’s a breakdown of the latest odds and most popular betting markets for North Melbourne vs Essendon ahead of their Round 16 clash.
*odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change
AFL odds correct as of 26/06/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 28/06/2026 3:15pm AEST.
| Team | Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| Essendon (14.5) | 1.90 | Bet Now |
| North Melbourne (-14.5) | 1.90 | Bet Now |
AFL odds correct as of 26/06/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 28/06/2026 3:15pm AEST.
| Team | Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne to win by 1-39 | 2.15 | Bet Now |
| Essendon to win by 1-39 | 3.20 | Bet Now |
| North Melbourne to win by 40+ | 3.70 | Bet Now |
| Essendon to win by 40+ | 13.00 | Bet Now |
| Draw | 67.00 | Bet Now |
AFL odds correct as of 26/06/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 28/06/2026 3:15pm AEST.