Essendon take on Sydney Swans at MCG this Sunday, 16th August at 4:40 PM AEST. Here’s everything you need to know before you bet.
The Bombers might be nothing more than cannon fodder for a Swans outfit that has just about locked up second spot on the ladder.
Sydney still has question marks around its style of play, but roll in choc-full of confidence on the back of three blowout wins over GWS, St Kilda, and Port Adelaide.
The Bombers are still caught up in their coaching search and showing no signs of progression on the field, although it was nice to see Zach Merrett among the top disposal-getters last week against Geelong.
With Chad Warner in scintillating form and the Swans looking much-improved defensively over the last month though, this looks like another Sunday blowout in the making.
Prediction: Swans to Cover (-61.5 Points) @ $1.90
Essendon vs Sydney Swans Odds & Top Betting Markets
Here’s a breakdown of the latest odds and most popular betting markets for Essendon vs Sydney Swans ahead of their Round 23 clash.
*odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change
AFL odds correct as of 13/08/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 16/08/2026 4:40pm AEST.
| Team | Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Swans (-61.5) | 1.90 | Bet Now |
| Essendon (61.5) | 1.90 | Bet Now |
AFL odds correct as of 13/08/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 16/08/2026 4:40pm AEST.
| Team | Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Swans to win by 40+ | 1.25 | Bet Now |
| Sydney Swans to win by 1-39 | 3.60 | Bet Now |
| Essendon to win by 1-39 | 19.00 | Bet Now |
| Draw | 201.00 | Bet Now |
| Essendon to win by 40+ | 226.00 | Bet Now |
AFL odds correct as of 13/08/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 16/08/2026 4:40pm AEST.