Essendon Bombers vs Collingwood Magpies Prediction: Pies won’t have it easy in this one

Melbourne Cricket Ground will be the venue for this round 7 Australian Football League encounter between Essendon Bombers and Collingwood Magpies on ANZAC day. Into this one, the two teams are coming off a victory. How will this game end?

The Essendon Bombers have been inconsistent this season, and now they will come into this game hoping to continue their run. This side started their season with a win over the Hawthorn Hawks, scoring 100+ points in their first two games even though they lost game 2 to the Swans. In round 3, the hosts pulled 71 points past St Kilda but could only muster 42 against Port Adelaide at Gather Round back at the start of April. The previous week, Essendon Bombers picked their first consecutive win of the season, defeating the Adelaide Crows in a close 75-78 encounter, following a win over Western Bulldogs. Now, going into this game, Essendon Bombers are seated 7th in the AFL standings with 16 points from 6 games, pulling off a 92.70 percentile value in the process.

The Collingwood Magpies started their season with three consecutive defeats and are now beginning to show improvements. In their first two games, Collingwood Magpies lost to the GWS Giants, posting just 82 points, and against the Sydney Swans, they could only score 69, conceding 100+ points in each game. However, this side showed better defensive play in game 3, conceding 94 points, while they did well to score 79 against St Kilda Saints in a loss. However, Collingwood Magpies have just had a 42-dominant win over a hot Port Adelaide side in a 123-81 encounter. With that win, Collingwood Magpies have won three consecutive matches, picking wins in prior games in weeks 4 and 5 against Brisbane Lions and Hawthorn Hawks. Now, heading into this game, Collingwood Magpies have moved to the 10th spot of the AFL ladder with 12 points, pulling off a 97.57 percentile value.

The Collingwood Magpies were at the top of their game against the Port Adelaide Power looking very sharp for the first time this season. The Bombers struggled against the Crows but still did well to secure a win. The Pies have now won three consecutive matches, which will give them a lot of confidence here. On the other hand, it is still tough to see the Bombers side give in easily. Collingwood Magpies could win here, but I think the Essendon Bombers will pull some numbers here, and if they could be strong in attack here, they should be able to get close to the numbers in a tight, high-scoring game.