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Essendon Bombers vs West Coast Eagles Prediction & Preview - AFLW Round 7 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 West Coast Eagles
West Coast Eagles by 1-12
Model score: Essendon Bombers 31 to 36 West Coast Eagles
Total points: the model's 67-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 3 meetings it is Essendon Bombers 2, West Coast Eagles 1, averaging 55 combined points per game. Essendon Bombers won 1 of their last 5 on record. West Coast Eagles won 1 of their last 5.
Essendon Bombers vs West Coast Eagles head-to-head
Last 3 meetings: Essendon Bombers 2, West Coast Eagles 1, averaging 55 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
- 19 to 60 @ Carlton Blues8 Nov 2025
- 22 to 42 v Carlton Blues31 Oct 2025
- 26 to 43 @ Sydney Swans25 Oct 2025
- 50 to 19 v Geelong Cats17 Oct 2025
- 31 to 48 @ Adelaide Crows11 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)
West Coast Eagles
- Ella Roberts
120.7 GDS avg · 23.8 disposals · 0.7 goals · 3.8 marks · 7.3 tackles (12 games)
- Charlotte Thomas
80.2 GDS avg · 17.2 disposals · 0.1 goals · 3.2 marks · 2.8 tackles (13 games)
- Jaide Britton
75.8 GDS avg · 16.2 disposals · 0.2 goals · 2.0 marks · 4.6 tackles (13 games)
- Isabella Lewis
75.5 GDS avg · 16.5 disposals · 0.3 goals · 1.7 marks · 3.8 tackles (13 games)
AFLW Round 7 2026 preview questions
Who will win Essendon Bombers vs West Coast Eagles?
Our form model favours West Coast Eagles by 1-12 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Essendon Bombers 31 to 36 West Coast Eagles.
What is the Essendon Bombers vs West Coast Eagles prediction for AFLW Round 7 2026?
Our form model favours West Coast Eagles by 1-12 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Essendon Bombers 31 to 36 West Coast Eagles. The model expects about 67 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 West Coast Eagles?
Essendon Bombers host West Coast Eagles in AFLW Round 7, 2026 on Friday 25 Sept 2026, 12:05pm at Windy Hill. Times are local to the venue.
What is the Essendon Bombers vs West Coast Eagles head-to-head record?
Across their last 3 meetings between 2023 and 2025 it is Essendon Bombers 2, West Coast Eagles 1. Those games averaged 55 combined points.
Which players should I watch in Essendon Bombers vs West Coast Eagles?
On 2025 fantasy averages, Georgia Nanscawen for Essendon Bombers and Ella Roberts for West Coast Eagles. 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 West Coast Eagles preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for Essendon Bombers vs West Coast Eagles 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 West Coast Eagles hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.