# GWS GIANTS v Essendon — AFL Round 9 2026 AI Prediction by Alphr

### GWS GIANTS v Essendon
Sat, 09 May, 04:15 pm AEST · ENGIE Stadium · Round 9
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Alphr AI win probability: GWS GIANTS 53.9% / Essendon 46.1%
- **Head to Head:** GWS GIANTS to win @ $1.10 (edge -37.0%) — model probability 53.9% — result: WON
- **Line / Spread:** Essendon +42.5 @ $1.90 (edge +30.7%) — result: WON
- **Margin Band:** GWS GIANTS 1-39 @ $3.30 (edge +0.0%) — result: WON
- **Total (Over/Under):** Under 189.5 @ $1.90 (edge +2.4%) — result: LOST
- Predicted margin: GWS GIANTS by 12
- Predicted total points: 142
Full breakdown: https://alphr.com.au/afl/match/2026-r9-gws-giants-v-essendon

### Recent Form (Last 5)

| GWS GIANTS | Stat | Essendon |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | Wins (Last 5) | 1.0 |
| 83.8pts | Avg Score | 85.4pts |
| 90.0pts | Avg Conceded | 113.2pts |
| -6.2pts | Avg Margin | -27.8pts |
| 350.0 | Disposals | 350.0 |
| 50.0 | Inside 50s | 50.0 |
| 60.0 | Tackles | 60.0 |
| 35.0 | Clearances | 35.0 |

### Form & History

_Last 5 games, oldest → newest._

| Team | Last 5 | Avg Pts |
|---|---|---|
| GWS GIANTS | R3 L · R5 W · R6 L · R7 W · R8 L | 83.8 |
| Essendon | R4 L · R5 W · R6 L · R7 L · R8 L | 85.4 |

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Last updated: 2026-06-20 08:05 UTC