Sydney vs Essendon Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 21, 2025
Last updated: Aug 2, 2025, 6:15AM | Published: Jul 27, 2025, 10:10PM
Sydney will take on Essendon in AFL Round 21 action at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, starting at 4:15pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Sydney vs Essendon game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Sydney vs Essendon AFL match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Swans a 94% chance of winning against the Bombers at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Sydney vs Essendon: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at the Sydney Cricket Ground are shown here:
- Head to Head: Sydney $1.12, Essendon $6.75
- Line: Sydney -37.5 ($1.91), Essendon +37.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 139.5 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 Sydney at $1.12 and Essendon at $6.75.
The Swans are listed as 37.5-point favourites against the Bombers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Bombers (+37.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 139.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Swans (-37.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 139.5-point over/under is expected to go over 62% of the time.
Sydney vs Essendon: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Sydney at $1.12 with Bet365
- Line: Sydney -37.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 139.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Sydney vs Essendon: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Sydney vs Essendon at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday is Sydney winning 94-51.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Sydney vs Essendon: Essential Details
The AFL Round 21 clash between the Swans and Bombers at the Sydney Cricket Ground is scheduled to commence at 4:15pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Sydney vs Essendon
- Date: Saturday 2 August 2025
- Time: 4:15pm AEST
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Sydney vs Essendon predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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