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As the Melbourne Demons prepare to host the Essendon Bombers on June 12, 2026, the match promises to be a compelling encounter in the Australian Football League. The Demons, playing at home, currently hold a strong advantage, evident in their recent form where they have secured two wins from their last five matches. Their ability to perform well on home ground, coupled with their tactical discipline and effective ball movement, positions them as favorites for this clash.
In contrast, the Essendon Bombers have struggled significantly, failing to win any of their last five matches, which raises concerns about their momentum and confidence. Faced with a difficult away challenge, Essendon must improve both defensively and offensively to disrupt Melbourne’s rhythm and capitalize on any lapses in their opponents’ game plan.
Bookmakers reflect this disparity, with odds at 1.14 for a Demons victory compared to 5.75 for the Bombers. While Melbourne’s recent performances suggest they are on the right track, the unpredictable nature of sport means Essendon could rise to the occasion. Fans can expect a contest where Melbourne looks to assert dominance, but the Bombers will be eager to break their losing streak, making for an intriguing matchup with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| Melbourne 79.8% |
Draw 1.4% |
Essendon 18.8% |
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Betting Odds
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1.17 | 100.00 | 4.50 | |
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1.17 | 101.00 | 4.50 |
Latest Results
| 31.05.26 Melbourne Demons – Greater Western Sydney Giants – 70:119 24.05.26 Western Bulldogs – Melbourne Demons – 93:90 16.05.26 Melbourne Demons – Hawthorn Hawks – 120:81 09.05.26 Melbourne Demons – West Coast Eagles – 99:67 03.05.26 Sydney Swans – Melbourne Demons – 131:114 |
31.05.26 West Coast Eagles – Essendon Bombers – 85:55 22.05.26 Richmond Tigers – Essendon Bombers – 74:56 16.05.26 Essendon Bombers – Fremantle Dockers – 61:104 09.05.26 Greater Western Sydney Giants – Essendon Bombers – 103:89 01.05.26 Essendon Bombers – Brisbane Lions – 79:143 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 10.04.26 Essendon Bombers – Melbourne Demons – 113:68 12.04.25 Melbourne Demons – Essendon Bombers – 57:96 13.07.24 Melbourne Demons – Essendon Bombers – 84:67 15.04.23 Essendon Bombers – Melbourne Demons – 104:77 01.04.22 Melbourne Demons – Essendon Bombers – 99:70 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | %% | Pts | |||
| 1 | Fremantle Dockers | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1312:887 | 147.91 | 48 |
| 2 | Sydney Swans | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1381:906 | 152.43 | 40 |
| 3 | Hawthorn Hawks | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1248:1102 | 113.25 | 34 |
| 4 | Geelong Cats | 13 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 1295:1077 | 120.24 | 32 |
| 5 | Western Bulldogs | 13 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 1123:1187 | 94.61 | 32 |
| 6 | Gold Coast Suns | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1173:1045 | 112.25 | 28 |
| 7 | Adelaide Crows | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1057:984 | 107.42 | 28 |
| 8 | Brisbane Lions | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1310:1234 | 106.16 | 28 |
| 9 | Melbourne Demons | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1190:1169 | 101.80 | 28 |
| 10 | GWS Giants | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1127:1092 | 103.21 | 24 |
| 11 | Collingwood Magpies | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 994:995 | 99.90 | 22 |
| 12 | St Kilda Saints | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1075:1051 | 102.28 | 20 |
| 13 | North Melbourne | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1068:1218 | 87.68 | 20 |
| 14 | Port Adelaide Power | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 983:969 | 101.44 | 16 |
| 15 | Carlton Blues | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 977:1116 | 87.54 | 16 |
| 16 | West Coast Eagles | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 950:1333 | 71.27 | 16 |
| 17 | Richmond Tigers | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 787:1304 | 60.35 | 8 |
| 18 | Essendon Bombers | 12 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 910:1291 | 70.49 | 4 |
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