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As the Richmond Tigers prepare to host the Essendon Bombers on May 22, 2026, both teams are looking to improve upon their recent performances, having each secured only one victory in their last five outings. The Tigers are keen to capitalize on home advantage, with fans backing them to turn their fortunes around after a lackluster start to the season.
Richmond’s strengths lay in their forward pressure and ability to create scoring opportunities, but they will need to sharpen their execution in front of goal to secure a win. Conversely, Essendon has consistently demonstrated a solid defensive structure, which has allowed them to remain competitive even in matches where their scoring hasn’t been prolific. However, their transition from defense to attack needs to be more fluid if they wish to claim victory on the road.
Bookmakers have installed the Bombers as the favorites with odds of 1.5 compared to Richmond’s 2.6, reflecting a perceived edge that aligns with our model’s prediction of a 58% chance of an away win versus 42% for the home side. As both teams seek to break their winless streak, expect a tightly contested match that could swing either way.
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| Richmond 36.6% |
Essendon 63.4% |
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Betting Odds
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2.5 | 1.45 |
Latest Results
| 10.05.26 Richmond Tigers – Adelaide Crows – 61:98 02.05.26 West Coast Eagles – Richmond Tigers – 88:99 24.04.26 Richmond Tigers – Melbourne Demons – 72:126 18.04.26 North Melbourne Kangaroos – Richmond Tigers – 130:55 12.04.26 Greater Western Sydney Giants – Richmond Tigers – 131:75 |
09.05.26 Greater Western Sydney Giants – Essendon Bombers – 103:89 01.05.26 Essendon Bombers – Brisbane Lions – 79:143 25.04.26 Essendon Bombers – Collingwood Magpies – 60:137 17.04.26 Gold Coast Suns – Essendon Bombers – 119:110 10.04.26 Essendon Bombers – Melbourne Demons – 113:68 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.07.25 Richmond Tigers – Essendon Bombers – 46:37 23.05.25 Essendon Bombers – Richmond Tigers – 81:58 25.05.24 Richmond Tigers – Essendon Bombers – 74:86 20.05.23 Essendon Bombers – Richmond Tigers – 71:70 20.08.22 Essendon Bombers – Richmond Tigers – 75:141 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | %% | Pts | |||
| 1 | Sydney Swans | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1131:743 | 152.22 | 36 |
| 2 | Fremantle Dockers | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 846:643 | 131.57 | 32 |
| 3 | Geelong Cats | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1030:834 | 123.50 | 28 |
| 4 | Gold Coast Suns | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 993:828 | 119.93 | 28 |
| 5 | Hawthorn Hawks | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 902:772 | 116.84 | 26 |
| 6 | Brisbane Lions | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1038:890 | 116.63 | 24 |
| 7 | Melbourne Demons | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 910:876 | 103.88 | 24 |
| 8 | Adelaide Crows | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 783:770 | 101.69 | 20 |
| 9 | Western Bulldogs | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 794:859 | 92.43 | 20 |
| 10 | Collingwood Magpies | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 809:816 | 99.14 | 18 |
| 11 | St Kilda Saints | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 825:755 | 109.27 | 16 |
| 12 | North Melbourne | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 861:825 | 104.36 | 16 |
| 13 | GWS Giants | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 771:846 | 91.13 | 16 |
| 14 | Port Adelaide Power | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 848:806 | 105.21 | 12 |
| 15 | West Coast Eagles | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 624:1038 | 60.12 | 8 |
| 16 | Carlton Blues | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 723:912 | 79.28 | 4 |
| 17 | Essendon Bombers | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 738:1028 | 71.79 | 4 |
| 18 | Richmond Tigers | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 584:969 | 60.27 | 4 |
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