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Sydney Swans vs. Geelong Cats prediction: Cats predicted to win Sunday's AFL Round 23 matchup [8/17/2025]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Our expert prediction for Sunday's Sydney Swans vs Geelong Cats matchup.
The Sydney Swans will take on the favored Geelong Cats in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, commencing at 1:15AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven AFL model predicts the Cats as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Geelong-Sydney game," said Ryan Leaver from Dimers.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Cats with a win probability of 78%, while the Swans have 22%."
For further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Cats vs. Swans predictions page.
Swans vs. Cats prediction: Who will win Round 23 game?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's AFL matchup between the Cats and Swans 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Cats a 78% chance of defeating the Swans.
According to our model, the Cats (-18.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 174.5 has a 53% chance of staying under.
Geelong vs. Sydney odds
We have researched the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Cats | Swans |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -294 | +220 |
| Line (Spread) | -18.5 (-115) | +18.5 (-115) |
| Total | o174.5 (-115) | u174.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Swans vs. Cats game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Australian rules football action between the Swans and Cats at Sydney Cricket Ground is scheduled to start at 1:15AM ET.
- Who: Geelong Cats vs. Sydney Swans
- Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
- Time: 1:15AM ET/10:15PM PT
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground
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Dimers.com's full preview of Sunday's Cats vs. Swans matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Geelong vs. Sydney picks, be sure to check out the latest AFL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Cats, with a 78% win probability, will likely beat the Swans on Sunday.
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Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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