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Essendon host Sydney Swans at MCG on Sunday, 16 August 2026 in the AFL.

Essendon sit 18th (2-0-19); Sydney Swans sit 2nd (16-0-5).

Essendon have won one of their last five, while Sydney Swans have won three of their last five.

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Essendon vs Sydney Swans Best Odds

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26.00 1.03 Bet with our partners →

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Essendon vs Sydney Swans Prediction

Sydney Swans to win 92%

Across 6 bookmakers Sydney Swans head the AFL market at about 94% implied probability — a 88-point gap to Essendon — and the best price on the win is 1.03. Derived from published odds — not betting advice.

Best available price on this tip: 1.03see the odds comparison.

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