Essendon vs Sydney Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 9, 2025
Last updated: May 10, 2025, 6:15AM | Published: May 5, 2025, 2:50AM
Essendon will face Sydney in AFL Round 9 action at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, commencing at 4:15pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Essendon vs Sydney game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Essendon vs Sydney AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Swans a 56% chance of beating the Bombers at Marvel Stadium.
Essendon vs Sydney: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Essendon $2.30, Sydney $1.65
- Line: Essendon +7.5 ($1.91), Sydney -7.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 172.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $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 $2.30 and Sydney at $1.65.
The Bombers are 7.5-point underdogs against the Swans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Swans (-7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 172.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bombers (+7.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 172.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Essendon vs Sydney: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Essendon at $2.30 with Bet365
- Line: Essendon +7.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 172.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Essendon vs Sydney betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Swans have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bombers to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Essendon vs Sydney: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Essendon vs Sydney at Marvel Stadium on Saturday is Sydney winning 88-83.
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 Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Essendon vs Sydney: Essential Details
The AFL Round 9 clash between the Bombers and Swans at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to commence at 4:15pm AEST on Saturday.
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Essendon vs Sydney predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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