Sydney vs Hawthorn Prediction and Tips - AFL Opening Round 2025
Last updated: Mar 7, 2025, 8:40AM | Published: Feb 25, 2025, 10:00AM
Sydney will take on Hawthorn in AFL Opening Round action at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday, beginning at 7:40pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Sydney vs Hawthorn game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Sydney vs Hawthorn AFL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Hawks a 54% chance of defeating the Swans at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Sydney vs Hawthorn: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Friday's AFL clash at the Sydney Cricket Ground are shown below:
- Head to Head: Sydney $2.00, Hawthorn $1.85
- Line: Sydney +3.5 ($1.91), Hawthorn -3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 169.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has Sydney at $2.00 and Hawthorn at $1.85.
The Swans are 3.5-point underdogs against the Hawks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Hawks (-3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 169.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both Sydney and Hawthorn have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 169.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Sydney vs Hawthorn: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Hawthorn at $1.85 with Bet365
- Line: Hawthorn -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 169.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Sydney vs Hawthorn: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Sydney vs Hawthorn at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday is Hawthorn winning 85-81.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Sydney vs Hawthorn: Essential Details
The AFL Opening Round clash between the Swans and Hawks at the Sydney Cricket Ground is scheduled to begin at 7:40pm AEDT on Friday.
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Sydney vs Hawthorn predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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