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### Match Preview: Essendon Bombers vs. Greater Western Sydney Giants
On July 19, 2026, the Essendon Bombers will host the Greater Western Sydney Giants at their home ground, seeking to change the tide of their season. The Bombers enter the clash struggling with a disappointing record, having lost all of their last five matches. This lack of form may place significant pressure on Essendon as they aim to find a winning formula against a competitive GWS side.
In contrast, the Giants have demonstrated greater resilience, securing two victories in their past five outings. GWS will look to leverage their recent success and exhibit tactical efficiency, utilizing their swift ball movement and strong midfield presence to disrupt the Bombers’ defense.
The bookmakers currently favor the Giants, reflected in odds of 1.14 for the visitors compared to 5.75 for Essendon at home. While GWS holds an advantage in recent form, Essendon will be determined to capitalize on their home ground and end their losing streak.
With both teams motivated for differing reasons, this encounter promises to be an intriguing matchup that could swing either way, making any predictions challenging.
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| Essendon 15.3% |
GWS 84.7% |
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Betting Odds
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5.5 | 1.1 | ||
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5.8 | 1.1 |
Latest Results
| 12.07.26 Brisbane Lions – Essendon Bombers – 149:59 05.07.26 Essendon Bombers – St Kilda Saints – 50:117 28.06.26 North Melbourne Kangaroos – Essendon Bombers – 79:65 12.06.26 Melbourne Demons – Essendon Bombers – 95:50 07.06.26 Essendon Bombers – Carlton Blues – 67:72 |
11.07.26 Greater Western Sydney Giants – Geelong Cats – 86:73 03.07.26 Greater Western Sydney Giants – Fremantle Dockers – 109:88 26.06.26 Hawthorn Hawks – Greater Western Sydney Giants – 96:82 20.06.26 Greater Western Sydney Giants – Carlton Blues – 65:88 14.06.26 St Kilda Saints – Greater Western Sydney Giants – 96:88 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 09.05.26 Greater Western Sydney Giants – Essendon Bombers – 103:89 17.07.25 Essendon Bombers – Greater Western Sydney Giants – 56:104 11.05.24 Essendon Bombers – Greater Western Sydney Giants – 82:62 19.08.23 Greater Western Sydney Giants – Essendon Bombers – 162:36 09.04.23 Essendon Bombers – Greater Western Sydney Giants – 88:75 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | %% | Pts | |||
| 1 | Fremantle Dockers | 17 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 1690:1188 | 142.26 | 60 |
| 2 | Sydney Swans | 17 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 1824:1390 | 131.22 | 52 |
| 3 | Hawthorn Hawks | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 1650:1445 | 114.19 | 46 |
| 4 | Brisbane Lions | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 1823:1557 | 117.08 | 44 |
| 5 | Adelaide Crows | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 1555:1330 | 116.92 | 44 |
| 6 | Melbourne Demons | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 1666:1528 | 109.03 | 44 |
| 7 | Western Bulldogs | 17 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 1411:1529 | 92.28 | 40 |
| 8 | Collingwood Magpies | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1446:1385 | 104.40 | 38 |
| 9 | Geelong Cats | 17 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1664:1445 | 115.16 | 36 |
| 10 | St Kilda Saints | 17 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 1538:1449 | 106.14 | 32 |
| 11 | GWS Giants | 17 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 1557:1533 | 101.57 | 32 |
| 12 | Carlton Blues | 17 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 1367:1487 | 91.93 | 32 |
| 13 | North Melbourne | 17 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 1431:1566 | 91.38 | 32 |
| 14 | Gold Coast Suns | 17 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 1506:1575 | 95.62 | 28 |
| 15 | Port Adelaide Power | 17 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 1368:1350 | 101.33 | 24 |
| 16 | West Coast Eagles | 17 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 1231:1709 | 72.03 | 16 |
| 17 | Richmond Tigers | 17 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1124:1783 | 63.04 | 8 |
| 18 | Essendon Bombers | 17 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1201:1803 | 66.61 | 4 |
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