Essendon Bombers vs Richmond Tigers predictions, Aug 30, 2026

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The upcoming clash between Essendon Bombers Women and Richmond Tigers Women, scheduled for August 30, 2026, promises an engaging contest in the AFL Women’s league. The match will take place at Essendon’s home ground, adding a layer of home-field advantage for the Bombers.

In recent outings, the Bombers have struggled to find their rhythm, having lost both of their last two matches. This dip in form may dampen their confidence as they face a revitalized Richmond Tigers side, who secured a victory in one of their last two games. The Tigers will look to capitalize on their recent momentum, aiming to build on their positive performance.

Tactically, Essendon will need to enhance their defensive structure and maintain ball control to prevent Richmond’s counter-attacks. Conversely, the Tigers will likely focus on leveraging their forward line to exploit any gaps in Essendon’s back half, which has been vulnerable lately.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.78 for Essendon and 2.00 for Richmond, indicative of a closely contested match. While the Bombers hold the home advantage, their recent form raises questions about their ability to secure the win. Ultimately, both teams have the potential to influence the outcome, making this fixture a compelling watch.

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Essendon 50%

Draw 5.3%

Richmond 44.7%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.78	50.00	2.00
	1.76		1.95

Latest Results

22.08.26 Sydney Swans Women – Essendon Bombers Women – 66:42 15.08.26 Essendon Bombers Women – Brisbane Lions Women – 37:85 01.11.25 Sydney Swans Women – Essendon Bombers Women – 11:14 25.10.25 Essendon Bombers Women – Hawthorn Hawks Women – 26:56 18.10.25 Essendon Bombers Women – Brisbane Lions Women – 16:54

22.08.26 Western Bulldogs Women – Richmond Tigers Women – 48:37 15.08.26 Richmond Tigers Women – Collingwood Magpies Women – 46:28 01.11.25 Richmond Tigers Women – Gold Coast Suns Women – 25:39 25.10.25 Fremantle Dockers Women – Richmond Tigers Women – 58:14 19.10.25 Collingwood Magpies Women – Richmond Tigers Women – 33:46

Facts

Richmond may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Essendon won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 162:132. (average 40.5:33).

Including home matches between the teams, Essendon won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 66:68. (average 33:34).

Latest Head To Head

29.08.25 Richmond Tigers Women – Essendon Bombers Women – 28:43 26.10.24 Essendon Bombers Women – Richmond Tigers Women – 42:42 14.10.23 Richmond Tigers Women – Essendon Bombers Women – 36:53 18.09.22 Essendon Bombers Women – Richmond Tigers Women – 24:26

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		%%	Pts
1	North Melbourne W	2	2	0	0	144:60	240.00	8
2	Melbourne Demons W	2	2	0	0	120:53	226.42	8
3	Carlton Blues W	2	2	0	0	116:63	184.13	8
4	Western Bulldogs W	2	2	0	0	88:51	172.55	8
5	Sydney Swans W	2	2	0	0	127:95	133.68	8
6	Brisbane Lions W	2	1	0	1	118:81	145.68	4
7	Hawthorn Hawks W	2	1	0	1	106:93	113.98	4
8	Gold Coast Suns W	2	1	0	1	83:74	112.16	4
9	Geelong Cats W	2	1	0	1	127:115	110.43	4
10	Richmond W	2	1	0	1	83:76	109.21	4
11	Fremantle Dockers W	2	1	0	1	70:71	98.59	4
12	Port Adelaide W	2	1	0	1	74:85	87.06	4
13	GWS Giants W	2	1	0	1	66:102	64.71	4
14	Adelaide Crows W	2	0	0	2	76:111	68.47	0
15	West Coast Eagles W	2	0	0	2	76:123	61.79	0
16	Collingwood Magpies W	2	0	0	2	58:96	60.42	0
17	Essendon Bombers W	2	0	0	2	79:151	52.32	0
18	St Kilda W	2	0	0	2	55:166	33.13	0

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