The third game on Super Saturday in the AFL is a matchup between the Swans and the Bombers at the SCG. The Swans have had a disappointing year to say the least but will still start as the overwhelming favourites against what is a heavily depleted Bombers outfit.
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Sydney vs Essendon Prediction & Betting Tips: AFL 2025 Round 21
Swans Looking for Salvation
Two teams with nothing but pride to play for meet at the SCG on Saturday afternoon as the Sydney Swans host the Essendon Bombers. For the Swans, they enter this clash in 10th position, with their finals hopes officially extinguished last weekend in the Battle of the Bridge. After holding a healthy 28-point lead at halftime against the Giants, Sydney capitulated in the second half to lose by 44 points, a result that also snapped a three-game winning streak. The fallout has been significant, with coach Dean Cox swinging the axe and making five changes, three of which were forced by injury.
Where to Now for the Bombers?
Essendon’s season has been a story of perseverance in the face of adversity. Ravaged by an unprecedented injury crisis, the Bombers sit 15th on the ladder and are coming off a demoralising 93-point loss to the Western Bulldogs, their eighth consecutive defeat. The club will make four changes for the trip to Sydney, two of them forced, as they hand a debut to Jayden Nguyen. He becomes the Bombers' 14th debutant for the season, a new AFL-era record, highlighting the immense challenges they have faced in keeping a consistent team on the park.
Recent History
When these clubs met in early May, Essendon produced an upset, winning by eight points to snap a three-game losing streak against the Swans. However, that result holds little relevance for this encounter. The Swans have since regained a host of key players from injury, while the Bombers’ list has only been further depleted. The teams that run out onto the SCG will be vastly different from the ones that competed earlier in the year.
Swans or Bombers? Here's Our Sydney vs Essendon Tip
With rain forecast for Sydney on Saturday, a congested, low-scoring affair could be on the cards. However, with both teams now out of the finals race, the pressure is off, which could lead to a more open and free-flowing contest than expected. Recent meetings between these sides have trended towards higher scores, and despite the dead-rubber nature of the game, expect both to play with a freedom that should see the total points line of 141.5 surpassed.
Over 141.5 Points
$1.90 (1.5 Units)
Sydney vs Essendon Prop Bet
Our Best Player Prop Bet: Kako Anytime
Although there’s expected to be some rain about in Sydney on Saturday, I still think this will be higher scoring than the line suggests, as mentioned above. Neither side has anything to play for, so there will be looks available in the forward line. Kako has hit the scoreboard in five of his last six games and represents serious value to do so again in this one.
Isaac Kako Anytime Goal Scorer
$2.40
Sydney vs Essendon Same Game Multi
Isaac Kako Anytime Goal Scorer: For the reasons mentioned above in our best prop bet.
Sam Durham 20+ Disposals: He’s coming off 27 last week and has had 27 at least in three of his last five games. Let’s back him in for at least 20 here.
Nick Blakey 20+ Disposals: Won’t have to matchup on a tall here, so he will have free rein to surge and get handball receives. Expecting a big game from Blaker here.
Sydney vs Essendon Betting Odds & Match Info
Date: Saturday 2nd August
Weather: 16 degrees, light rain
Odds: Sydney $1.05 vs Essendon $10
Where to Watch Sydney vs Essendon
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