Adelaide Oval will play host to Friday's Round 4 AFL game between Port Adelaide and Essendon Bombers. The game kicks off at 8:10 pm with Port Adelaide heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Port Adelaide vs. Essendon Bombers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday April 5, 2024 at 8:10 pm
Where: Adelaide Oval
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Port Adelaide vs Essendon Bombers Odds
Port Adelaide vs Essendon Bombers Preview
Recent history indicates we could witness a close contest on Friday.
Port Adelaide and Essendon clashed twice last season, with Port securing narrow victories on both occasions.
Last week, Port suffered a defeat against Melbourne, while Essendon celebrated a hard-fought win over St Kilda, led by Jake Stringer’s heroics.
Playing at home, Port Adelaide poses a formidable challenge, although Essendon hasn’t tasted victory at their venue since 2018.
Port’s performance after a loss has been inconsistent, posting a 3-4 record in the past year.
While Port may have the edge in midfield, Essendon has shown efficiency in disposals and dominance in clearances, ranking first in the league.
Both teams may face key absences due to injuries, making it crucial to monitor the injury report.
Overall, the current market may underestimate the closeness between these two teams.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Port Adelaide to win at $1.28 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Charlie Dixon at $9.00.
Port Adelaide vs Essendon Bombers Teams
POWER
B: R.Burton, E.Ratugolea, B.Zerk-Thatcher
HB: L.Jones, A.Aliir, D.Houston
C: M.Bergman, W.Drew, T.Boak
HF: D.Byrne-Jones, T.Marshall, C.Rozee – C
F: J.Finlayson, C.Dixon, W.Rioli
FOLL: I.Soldo, J.Horne-Francis, Z.Butters
I/C: K.Farrell, J.Burgoyne, J.McEntee, M.Georgiades, J.Mead
EMG: J.Sinn, J.Sweet, F.Evans
IN: J.Horne-Francis, M.Georgiades
OUT: O.Wines (Injured), F.Evans (Omitted)
BOMBERS
B: D.Heppell, B.McKay, J.Laverde
HB: A.McGrath, M.Redman, N.Martin
C: N.Cox, X.Duursma, J.Kelly
HF: J.Gresham, Z.Merrett – C, J.Menzie
F: H.Jones, K.Langford, J.Stringer
FOLL: S.Draper, D.Parish, J.Caldwell
I/C: T.Goldstein, W.Setterfield, B.Hobbs, A.Perkins, N.Hind
EMG: E.Tsatas, S.Weideman, A.Davey Jnr
IN: W.Setterfield
OUT: S.Durham (injured)
