Sydney vs North Melbourne Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 24, 2026
Last updated: Aug 23, 2026, 5:20AM | Published: Aug 16, 2026, 9:36AM
Sydney will sqaure off with North Melbourne in AFL Round 24 action at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, starting at 3:20pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Sydney vs North Melbourne game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Sydney vs North Melbourne AFL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Swans a 65% chance of winning against the Kangaroos in Round 24 of the 2026 AFL season.
Sydney vs North Melbourne: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Sunday's AFL clash at the Sydney Cricket Ground are shown here:
- Head to Head: Sydney $1.68, North Melbourne $2.20
- Line: Sydney -6.5 ($1.91), North Melbourne +6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 196.5 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 $1.68 and North Melbourne at $2.20.
The Swans are 6.5-point favourites against the Kangaroos, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Kangaroos (+6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 196.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Swans (-6.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 196.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Sydney vs North Melbourne: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Sydney at $1.68 with Bet365
- Line: Sydney -6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 196.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Sydney vs North Melbourne: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Sydney vs North Melbourne at the Sydney Cricket Ground this Sunday is Sydney winning 104-92.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Sydney vs North Melbourne match on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
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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 commence at 3:20pm AEST on Sunday.
- 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 have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, 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, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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