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Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies Prediction & Preview - AFLW Round 12 2026
A free, data-led AFLW preview built from real results: head-to-head history, recent form and the players to watch on each side.
Our prediction: Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies
Essendon Bombers by 1-12
Model score: Essendon Bombers 49 to 43 Collingwood Magpies
Total points: the model's 92-point expected total leans higher-scoring than a typical AFLW game (~80 combined points).
How this works: the model averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games, up to the end of 2026, matches attack against defence, and adds a 2-point home-ground adjustment. A data lean, not a certainty: list changes, injuries and team news all move it.
What the numbers say
Across their last 1 meetings it is Essendon Bombers 0, Collingwood Magpies 1, averaging 68 combined points per game. Essendon Bombers won 0 of their last 5 on record. Collingwood Magpies won 0 of their last 5.
Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies head-to-head
Last 1 meetings: Essendon Bombers 0, Collingwood Magpies 1, averaging 68 combined points per game.
Form guide: last 5 completed games
Most recent results on record, up to the end of 2026.
- 10 to 51 v Gold Coast Suns20 Sept 2026
- 22 to 37 @ Fremantle Dockers13 Sept 2026
- 51 to 83 @ Geelong Cats6 Sept 2026
- 33 to 38 v Richmond Tigers30 Aug 2026
- 42 to 66 @ Sydney Swans23 Aug 2026
- 49 to 90 v Geelong Cats19 Sept 2026
- 32 to 62 @ Gold Coast Suns12 Sept 2026
- 29 to 68 @ Carlton Blues6 Sept 2026
- 26 to 54 v Hawthorn Hawks30 Aug 2026
- 30 to 50 v Fremantle Dockers23 Aug 2026
Players to watch: 2026 averages
Ranked on 2026 GDS fantasy average. Squads change between seasons, so treat this as a guide to who carried each club last time out.
Essendon Bombers
- Madison Prespakis
131.2 GDS avg · 32.0 disposals · 0.3 goals · 2.2 marks · 4.0 tackles (6 games)
- Amy Gaylor
89.2 GDS avg · 19.7 disposals · 0.0 goals · 3.2 marks · 4.8 tackles (6 games)
- Bonnie Toogood
82.5 GDS avg · 15.2 disposals · 1.0 goals · 4.2 marks · 2.8 tackles (6 games)
- Stephanie Wales
82.2 GDS avg · 12.7 disposals · 0.0 goals · 2.5 marks · 4.3 tackles (6 games)
Collingwood Magpies
- Tarni White
99.0 GDS avg · 19.8 disposals · 0.2 goals · 4.3 marks · 3.5 tackles (6 games)
- Brittany Bonnici
87.3 GDS avg · 17.8 disposals · 0.2 goals · 2.0 marks · 6.0 tackles (6 games)
- Airlie Runnalls
77.7 GDS avg · 18.5 disposals · 0.2 goals · 2.7 marks · 3.3 tackles (6 games)
- Lucille Cronin
76.0 GDS avg · 14.5 disposals · 0.3 goals · 3.5 marks · 4.5 tackles (4 games)
AFLW Round 12 2026 preview questions
Who will win Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies?
Our form model favours Essendon Bombers by 1-12 points from 2026 season results, from a model score of Essendon Bombers 49 to 43 Collingwood Magpies.
What is the Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies prediction for AFLW Round 12 2026?
Our form model favours Essendon Bombers by 1-12 points from 2026 season results, from a model score of Essendon Bombers 49 to 43 Collingwood Magpies. The model expects about 92 combined points, higher-scoring than a typical AFLW game (around 80). It averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games and adds a small home-ground adjustment.
When and where is Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies?
Essendon Bombers host Collingwood Magpies in AFLW Round 12, 2026 on Sunday 1 Nov 2026, 2:05pm at Windy Hill. Times are local to the venue.
What is the Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies head-to-head record?
Across their last 1 meetings in 2023 it is Essendon Bombers 0, Collingwood Magpies 1. Those games averaged 68 combined points.
Which players should I watch in Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies?
On 2026 fantasy averages, Madison Prespakis for Essendon Bombers and Tarni White for Collingwood Magpies. The preview lists the top four per club with disposals, goals, marks and tackles per game, and every name links to that player's full stats page.
Is this Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies are free and need no account. Stats Lab members get the deeper fantasy and matchup analysis tools on top.
More this round: every fixture is listed on the AFLW match previews page, with deeper club data on the Essendon Bombers and Collingwood Magpies hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.