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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
Line-ball: too close to split
Model score: Essendon Bombers 32 to 35 Collingwood Magpies
Total points: the model's 66-point expected total leans lower-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 2025, 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 1 of their last 5 on record. Collingwood Magpies won 1 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 2025.
- 14 to 11 @ Sydney Swans1 Nov 2025
- 26 to 56 v Hawthorn Hawks25 Oct 2025
- 16 to 54 v Brisbane Lions19 Oct 2025
- 10 to 67 @ Western Bulldogs10 Oct 2025
- 22 to 36 @ Melbourne Demons3 Oct 2025
- 32 to 52 v Brisbane Lions2 Nov 2025
- 39 to 24 @ Gold Coast Suns26 Oct 2025
- 33 to 46 v Richmond Tigers19 Oct 2025
- 12 to 35 @ St Kilda Saints12 Oct 2025
- 17 to 62 @ West Coast Eagles5 Oct 2025
Players to watch: 2025 averages
Ranked on 2025 GDS fantasy average. Squads change between seasons, so treat this as a guide to who carried each club last time out.
Essendon Bombers
- Georgia Nanscawen
116.8 GDS avg · 23.3 disposals · 0.0 goals · 2.2 marks · 10.1 tackles (12 games)
- Madison Prespakis
101.1 GDS avg · 23.5 disposals · 0.2 goals · 2.9 marks · 4.2 tackles (11 games)
- Bonnie Toogood
86.1 GDS avg · 15.6 disposals · 0.5 goals · 4.4 marks · 3.6 tackles (10 games)
- Stephanie Wales
85.9 GDS avg · 12.8 disposals · 0.0 goals · 1.4 marks · 5.6 tackles (9 games)
Collingwood Magpies
- Brittany Bonnici
119.1 GDS avg · 23.4 disposals · 0.0 goals · 2.3 marks · 8.9 tackles (11 games)
- Tarni White
96.1 GDS avg · 18.6 disposals · 0.0 goals · 5.1 marks · 3.8 tackles (12 games)
- Carly Remmos
80.6 GDS avg · 16.4 disposals · 0.1 goals · 1.9 marks · 5.6 tackles (8 games)
- Ruby Schleicher
78.7 GDS avg · 14.3 disposals · 0.3 goals · 2.6 marks · 6.7 tackles (10 games)
AFLW Round 12 2026 preview questions
Who will win Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies?
Our form model rates Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies line-ball from 2025 season results: too close to split, so treat it as a coin-flip and lean on team news.
What is the Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies prediction for AFLW Round 12 2026?
Our form model rates Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies line-ball from 2025 season results: too close to split, so treat it as a coin-flip and lean on team news. The model expects about 66 combined points, lower-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 2025 fantasy averages, Georgia Nanscawen for Essendon Bombers and Brittany Bonnici 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.