Round 24 - Up Next
ROUND 14 · SUN 23 AUG

Sydney Swans vs North Melbourne Kangaroos

126.0 - 80.8
Model Score

SCG

Sydney Swans +6.0 (42.8% edge)

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Tips and Prediction

Sydney vs North Melbourne, Round 24 2026

The Verdict

Sydney carry a 4-game winning streak into the SCG. Model total 206.8 vs market 189.5. Sydney Swans +6.0 is our top play.

Why This Matters

Market has Sydney by 6.0. Model has Sydney by 45.2. That 51.2-point gap gives Sydney a 42.8% spread edge.

Team News

Form and Injury Context

Latest information heading into Round 24

Sydney Swans

Rowbottom is aiming to pass a fitness test but McInerney has suffered a hamstring setback and McLean has entered concussion protocols. James Rowbottom in. Justin McInerney, Hayden McLean out.

North Melbourne Kangaroos

Harry Sheezel out. Injury concerns: Sheezel cheekbone season. Luke McDonald, Bailey Scott, Cooper Harvey, Ollie Griffin expected to play. Check AFL.com.au for the latest update.

Statistical Comparison

Key Stats Dashboard

Five-game rolling averages - 2026 season

Sydney
North Melbourne
14.4 Marks Inside 50 16.6
North Melbourne adv
67.4 Turnovers 59.6
North Melbourne adv
69.2 Intercepts 54.2
Sydney adv
378.8 Disposals 383.4
North Melbourne adv
38.8 Rebound 50s 43.4
North Melbourne adv
The Key Number

Sydney hold a Turnovers advantage: 67.4 vs 59.6 per game.

Form Guide

Last 5 Results

Sydney
WWWWL
Avg Scored119.2
Avg Conceded81.8
O/U Record13-8-0
ATS Record11-10
Home Record10-1
North Melbourne
LWLLL
Avg Scored86.2
Avg Conceded97.2
O/U Record12-9-0
ATS Record12-9
Away Record3-7
Head-to-Head

Recent Meetings

Last 5 matches

SeasonRndHomeScoreAwayWinnerATSO/U
2026 R9 North Melbourne Kangaroos 97 - 105 Sydney Swans Sydney W O
2025 R19 Sydney Swans 84 - 53 North Melbourne Kangaroos Sydney L U
2025 R4 North Melbourne Kangaroos 52 - 117 Sydney Swans Sydney L U
2024 R18 Sydney Swans 138 - 59 North Melbourne Kangaroos Sydney W O
2023 R10 North Melbourne Kangaroos 90 - 93 Sydney Swans Sydney W O

Sydney Swans 5-0 in last 5. The most recent clash saw Sydney win 97 - 105 at North Melbourne in R9 2026. Three of the last four meetings have produced Under totals.

Matchup Analysis

Form Analysis

Sydney Swans Form Analysis

Last five: W W W W L. Sydney are riding a 4-game winning streak. Averaging 119.2 scored and 81.8 conceded over the past five games. Their Disposals home average sits at 378.8. Their home record 10-1 in 2026 gives context to where they sit right now.

North Melbourne Kangaroos Form Analysis

Last five: L W L L L. North Melbourne are in mixed recent form. Averaging 86.2 scored and 97.2 conceded over the past five games. Their Inside 50s away average sits at 46.8. Their away record 3-7 in 2026 gives context to where they sit right now.

Player Markets

Player Props & Watch List

Model disposal leans and standout performers from recent head-to-heads

PlayerTeamLineModel5g AvgLean

Note: in-play betting on AFL is prohibited online in Australia. All player prop markets must be placed pre-game.

H2H Standout Performers

Errol Gulden (Sydney)
Errol Gulden (Sydney), Midfielder. 30.5 disp / 0.3 gls avg.
Isaac Heeney (Sydney)
Isaac Heeney (Sydney), Midfielder. 26.9 disp / 1.6 gls avg. 3 goals vs North Melbourne Kangaroos R9 2026.
Nick Blakey (Sydney)
Nick Blakey (Sydney), Defender. 25.6 disp / 0.23 gls avg. 26 disposals vs North Melbourne Kangaroos R9 2026.
Harry Sheezel (North Melbourne)
Harry Sheezel (North Melbourne), Midfielder. 30.4 disp / 0.55 gls avg. 31 disposals vs Sydney Swans R9 2026.
Luke Parker (North Melbourne)
Luke Parker (North Melbourne), Defender. 25.3 disp / 0.14 gls avg. 29 disposals vs Sydney Swans R9 2026.
Caleb Daniel (North Melbourne)
Caleb Daniel (North Melbourne), Defender. 25.3 disp / 0.0 gls avg. 25 disposals vs Sydney Swans R9 2026.
Model Bets

Ranked Bet Recommendations

MarketBetLinePriceEdgeConfidenceNotes
Spread Sydney Swans +6.0 6.0 $1.90 42.8% edge Strong Model has Sydney Swans winning by 45.2. Market line: 6.0. Edge: 42.8%.
Total Over 189.5 189.5 $1.88 22.3% edge Strong Model total 206.7 vs market 189.5. Gap: 17.2 points.
Our Verdict

Prediction & Best Bet

Predicted Score
126.0 - 80.8
Sydney - North Melbourne
Best Prop
See player props table
Top Edge
Spread: 42.8%
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