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Sydney Swans vs. Essendon Bombers Prediction: Swans Predicted to Win Saturday's AFL Round 21 Matchup [8/2/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Sydney Swans vs Essendon Bombers matchup.
The Sydney Swans and Essendon Bombers are scheduled to meet in the Australian Football League (AFL) at Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, starting at 2:15AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced AFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Swans as the most likely winner of today's game.
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Bombers vs. Swans predictions page.
Swans vs. Bombers Prediction: Who Will Win Round 21 Game?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's AFL matchup between the Bombers and Swans 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Swans a 94% chance of defeating the Bombers.
According to our model, the Swans (-37.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 139.5 has a 53% chance of staying under.
Essendon vs. Sydney Odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bombers | Swans |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | +550 | -1000 |
| Line (Spread) | +37.5 (-115) | -37.5 (-115) |
| Total | o139.5 (-115) | u139.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Swans vs. Bombers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's Australian rules football matchup between the Swans and Bombers at Sydney Cricket Ground is scheduled to start at 2:15AM ET.
- Who: Essendon Bombers vs. Sydney Swans
- Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
- Time: 2:15AM ET/11:15PM PT
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground
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Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Bombers vs. Swans matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Essendon vs. Sydney picks, be sure to check out the latest AFL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Swans, with a 94% win probability, will likely beat the Bombers on Saturday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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