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As the Gold Coast Suns prepare to host the Essendon Bombers on April 17, 2026, recent form heavily favors the home side. The Suns have won three of their last four matches, demonstrating a solid trajectory heading into this contest. Their ability to maintain possession and execute well in the forward line has been crucial to their recent successes, allowing them to capitalize on key moments in games.
On the other hand, the Essendon Bombers have struggled considerably, failing to secure a victory in their last four outings. This tough stretch appears to have affected their confidence, leading to uncharacteristic errors and missed opportunities. Defensively, they have been vulnerable, often allowing opponents to take control of the game dynamics.
Bookmakers clearly reflect this disparity, with odds of 1.05 for a Suns victory compared to 10 for an away win for the Bombers. While the Suns are expected to dominate, it’s essential to consider that in Australian rules football, unexpected outcomes can arise regardless of trends. Both teams will bring a competitive spirit, but the Suns appear to have the edge on their home turf. Ultimately, while a Suns victory seems likely, the game is played on the field, where anything can happen.
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| Gold Coast 89.1% |
Essendon 10.9% |
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Betting Odds
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1.03 | 7 |
Latest Results
| 05.04.26 Melbourne Demons – Gold Coast Suns – 109:89 20.03.26 Richmond Tigers – Gold Coast Suns – 60:128 15.03.26 Gold Coast Suns – West Coast Eagles – 131:72 06.03.26 Gold Coast Suns – Geelong Cats – 125:69 13.09.25 Brisbane Lions – Gold Coast Suns – 100:47 |
10.04.26 Essendon Bombers – Melbourne Demons – 113:68 05.04.26 Western Bulldogs – Essendon Bombers – 99:65 28.03.26 Essendon Bombers – North Melbourne Kangaroos – 69:81 22.03.26 Port Adelaide Power – Essendon Bombers – 133:70 13.03.26 Essendon Bombers – Hawthorn Hawks – 83:145 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.08.25 Gold Coast Suns – Essendon Bombers – 153:58 04.07.25 Essendon Bombers – Gold Coast Suns – 74:115 10.08.24 Essendon Bombers – Gold Coast Suns – 86:87 02.06.24 Gold Coast Suns – Essendon Bombers – 91:80 26.03.23 Essendon Bombers – Gold Coast Suns – 108:80 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | %% | Pts | |||
| 1 | Western Bulldogs | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 438:312 | 140.38 | 16 |
| 2 | Fremantle Dockers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 444:338 | 131.36 | 16 |
| 3 | Sydney Swans | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 481:263 | 182.89 | 12 |
| 4 | Gold Coast Suns | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 473:310 | 152.58 | 12 |
| 5 | Brisbane Lions | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 490:426 | 115.02 | 12 |
| 6 | Hawthorn Hawks | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 431:378 | 114.02 | 12 |
| 7 | North Melbourne | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 450:425 | 105.88 | 12 |
| 8 | Melbourne Demons | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 467:504 | 92.66 | 12 |
| 9 | Port Adelaide Power | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 380:323 | 117.65 | 8 |
| 10 | Adelaide Crows | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 431:405 | 106.42 | 8 |
| 11 | Collingwood Magpies | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 348:377 | 92.31 | 8 |
| 12 | Geelong Cats | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 338:377 | 89.66 | 8 |
| 13 | West Coast Eagles | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 310:478 | 64.85 | 8 |
| 14 | St Kilda Saints | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 331:385 | 85.97 | 4 |
| 15 | GWS Giants | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 303:394 | 76.90 | 4 |
| 16 | Carlton Blues | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 393:513 | 76.61 | 4 |
| 17 | Essendon Bombers | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 400:526 | 76.05 | 4 |
| 18 | Richmond Tigers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 222:396 | 56.06 | 0 |
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