Essendon host Port Adelaide in Round 24 of the 2026 AFL season at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. Read on for our full match preview, betting tips, and best odds.
Essendon and Port Adelaide both close out their 2026 campaigns at Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon and it couldn’t come a moment too soon for these battlers.
The Bombers showed a glimpse of ticker in defeat last week, fighting back from a poor start against Sydney before running out of legs.
Port Adelaide will be looking to finish its season on a high after a disappointing 72-point loss at home against the Dees.
Aliir Aliir will miss through concussion, but all eyes are on Butters and whether he gets one final game for Port before making his free agency decision.
Port are $1.64 favourites and considering how they’ve impressed at different times throughout the season while the Bombers have been awful, this could be the value play.
Essendon vs Port Adelaide Odds & Top Betting Markets
Here’s a breakdown of the latest odds and most popular betting markets for Essendon vs Port Adelaide ahead of their Round 24 clash.
*odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change
AFL odds correct as of 21/08/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 23/08/2026 12:20pm AEST.
| Team | Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| Port Adelaide (-4.5) | 1.90 | Bet Now |
| Essendon (4.5) | 1.90 | Bet Now |
AFL odds correct as of 21/08/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 23/08/2026 12:20pm AEST.
| Team | Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| Port Adelaide to win by 1-39 | 2.35 | Bet Now |
| Essendon to win by 1-39 | 2.65 | Bet Now |
| Port Adelaide to win by 40+ | 5.25 | Bet Now |
| Essendon to win by 40+ | 7.75 | Bet Now |
| Draw | 51.00 | Bet Now |
AFL odds correct as of 21/08/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 23/08/2026 12:20pm AEST.