Essendon vs Sydney Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 23, 2026
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026, 11:01AM | Published: Aug 9, 2026, 9:25AM
Essendon will take on the favoured Sydney in AFL Round 23 action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, August 16, starting at 4:40pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Essendon vs Sydney game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Swans vs Bombers 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Swans a 96% chance of defeating the Bombers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Essendon vs Sydney: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for this AFL clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are shown here:
- Head to Head: Essendon $15.00, Sydney $1.02
- Line: Essendon +59.5 ($1.91), Sydney -59.5 ($1.91)
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has Essendon at $15.00 and Sydney at $1.02.
The Bombers are 59.5-point underdogs against the Swans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Swans (-59.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
Essendon vs Sydney: Betting Tips
Today's Essendon vs Sydney predictions are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Essendon vs Sydney: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Essendon vs Sydney at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is Sydney prevailing 118-55.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Essendon vs Sydney match on Sunday, August 16, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Essendon vs Sydney game.
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Essendon vs Sydney: Essential Details
The AFL Round 23 clash between the Bombers and Swans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to commence at 4:40pm AEST on Sunday, August 16.
- Teams: Essendon vs Sydney
- Date: Sunday 16 August 2026
- Time: 4:40pm AEST
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Essendon vs Sydney predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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