Sydney vs North Melbourne Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 24, 2026
Last updated: Aug 17, 2026, 2:10AM | Published: Aug 16, 2026, 9:36AM
Sydney will take on North Melbourne in AFL Round 24 action at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, August 23, starting at 3:20pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Sydney vs North Melbourne game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Kangaroos vs Swans 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Swans an 83% chance of beating the Kangaroos in Round 24 of the 2026 AFL season.
Sydney vs North Melbourne: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for this AFL clash at the Sydney Cricket Ground are listed below:
- Head to Head: Sydney $1.21, North Melbourne $4.50
- Line: Sydney -27.5 ($1.91), North Melbourne +27.5 ($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 Sydney at $1.21 and North Melbourne at $4.50.
The Swans are 27.5-point favourites against the Kangaroos, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Kangaroos (+27.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
Sydney vs North Melbourne: Best Bets
Today's Sydney vs North Melbourne predictions are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Sydney vs North Melbourne: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Sydney vs North Melbourne at the Sydney Cricket Ground is Sydney prevailing 97-68.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Sydney vs North Melbourne match on Sunday, August 23, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Sydney vs North Melbourne game.
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Sydney vs North Melbourne: Essential Details
The AFL Round 24 clash between the Swans and Kangaroos at the Sydney Cricket Ground is scheduled to begin at 3:20pm AEST on Sunday, August 23.
- Teams: Sydney vs North Melbourne
- Date: Sunday 23 August 2026
- Time: 3:20pm 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 North Melbourne predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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