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Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Prediction & Preview - AFLW Round 10 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 North Melbourne Kangaroos
North Melbourne Kangaroos by 25-40
Model score: Essendon Bombers 29 to 54 North Melbourne Kangaroos
Total points: the model's 82-point expected total sits in line with 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 2 meetings it is Essendon Bombers 0, North Melbourne Kangaroos 2, averaging 88.5 combined points per game. Essendon Bombers won 0 of their last 5 on record. North Melbourne Kangaroos won 4 of their last 5.
Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos head-to-head
Last 2 meetings: Essendon Bombers 0, North Melbourne Kangaroos 2, averaging 88.5 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
- 25 to 32 @ Hawthorn Hawks18 Sept 2026
- 33 to 23 v Carlton Blues13 Sept 2026
- 99 to 7 @ St Kilda Saints5 Sept 2026
- 70 to 23 v Western Bulldogs29 Aug 2026
- 44 to 33 @ Brisbane Lions22 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)
North Melbourne Kangaroos
- Ash Riddell
140.5 GDS avg · 35.5 disposals · 0.3 goals · 3.2 marks · 4.3 tackles (6 games)
- Jasmine Garner
136.8 GDS avg · 31.7 disposals · 0.7 goals · 2.8 marks · 5.2 tackles (6 games)
- Eilish Sheerin
104.0 GDS avg · 21.6 disposals · 0.6 goals · 1.2 marks · 7.4 tackles (5 games)
- Erika O'Shea
86.6 GDS avg · 21.2 disposals · 0.0 goals · 3.0 marks · 3.2 tackles (5 games)
AFLW Round 10 2026 preview questions
Who will win Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos?
Our form model favours North Melbourne Kangaroos by 25-40 points from 2026 season results, from a model score of Essendon Bombers 29 to 54 North Melbourne Kangaroos.
What is the Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos prediction for AFLW Round 10 2026?
Our form model favours North Melbourne Kangaroos by 25-40 points from 2026 season results, from a model score of Essendon Bombers 29 to 54 North Melbourne Kangaroos. The model expects about 82 combined points, in line with 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 North Melbourne Kangaroos?
Essendon Bombers host North Melbourne Kangaroos in AFLW Round 10, 2026 on Sunday 18 Oct 2026, 4:05pm at Windy Hill. Times are local to the venue.
What is the Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos head-to-head record?
Across their last 2 meetings between 2024 and 2025 it is Essendon Bombers 0, North Melbourne Kangaroos 2. Those games averaged 88.5 combined points.
Which players should I watch in Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos?
On 2026 fantasy averages, Madison Prespakis for Essendon Bombers and Ash Riddell for North Melbourne Kangaroos. 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 North Melbourne Kangaroos preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos 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 North Melbourne Kangaroos hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.