Richmond vs Sydney AFL | Head to Head, Tips, Odds & Predictions

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Richmond vs Sydney AFL Tips & Predictions

Welcome to BettingPro’s evergreen hub for Richmond vs Sydney AFL — every head-to-head meeting since 2023, current 2026 form, betting angles, and where to watch. Since 2023 the sides have met 5 times, with the Sydney holding a 1-game edge (2-3). Also searched as Sydney vs Richmond, Tigers vs Swans, and Swans vs Tigers. For weekly AFL coverage, head to our AFL tips hub or AFL round-by-round predictions.

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Richmond vs Sydney — 2026 Form Snapshot

2026 Snapshot Richmond Sydney
2026 record 2-10 (12 played) 10-1 (11 played)
Points for / against 787 / 1304 (-517) 1301 / 799 (+502)
Last 5 (most recent first) LWLLW WWWWW
Last result R12 vs Sydney · 56-170 (↓ L) R12 vs Richmond · 170-56 (↑ W)

 

When do Richmond and Sydney next play? Bookmark this page — we’ll surface the next meeting here as soon as the draw confirms it. For this week’s tips across the AFL, see AFL round-by-round predictions, or the AFL match predictions index for other team-by-team H2Hs.

Richmond vs Sydney Head to Head (since 2023)

Played Richmond wins Sydney wins Draws Avg score Current streak
5 2 3 0 68–105 Sydney · 2

 

Last 5 Richmond vs Sydney Meetings

Round Home Score Away Result Venue
Round 12 2026 Sydney 170 – 56 Richmond Sydney by 114 S.C.G.
Round 13 2025 Richmond 36 – 80 Sydney Sydney by 44 M.C.G.
Round 3 2024 Richmond 82 – 77 Sydney Richmond by 5 M.C.G.
Round 17 2023 Richmond 88 – 75 Sydney Richmond by 13 M.C.G.
Round 5 2023 Richmond 78 – 122 Sydney Sydney by 44 Adelaide Oval

 

Richmond vs Sydney Recent Trends

  • Last 5 meetings: Richmond 2, Sydney 3.
  • Average winning margin: 44.0 points across the 5-match sample since 2023.
  • Biggest result: Sydney by 114 (Sydney 170–56 Richmond, Round 12 2026).
  • Both teams 80+: 0 of 5 meetings (0%) saw both sides post 80 or more.
  • Home-team win rate: 60% of meetings since 2023 — useful context for line markets.
  • Current streak: Sydney have won the last 2 meetings.

Venue, Tickets & How to Watch Richmond vs Sydney

The Richmond Tigers play home matches at the MCG. The Sydney Swans are based at the SCG. Home-ground advantage matters — note the 60% home-team win rate in this fixture’s recent history.

How to watch: Every AFL match is broadcast live in Australia. Richmond vs Sydney is typically carried by Channel 7 (selected matches free-to-air), Fox Footy (every game live and ad-free during play) and Kayo Sports (the standard streaming option for AFL live streams). Tickets are sold via Ticketek or Ticketmaster depending on venue.

Players to Watch — Richmond vs Sydney

Form players and key matchups change week-to-week. For the latest 2026 leaderboards (goals, disposals, contested possessions, Brownlow form) and current team lists for this fixture, see our weekly AFL round-by-round predictions, where each fixture preview includes player news, lineups and key matchups.

Richmond vs Sydney Betting Angles

Three angles that hold up across the 5-meeting series since 2023:

  • Lean home team on the line. The host has won 60% of meetings in this fixture — meaningful tilt when assessing the spread.
  • Totals context. Both teams have posted 80+ in 0 of 5 games — useful when looking at over/under and total points markets.
  • Same Game Multi value. When the fixture lands, our weekly preview drops first goalkicker, anytime goalkicker and disposal-line angles. Build them via a same game multi for stronger payouts.

When this fixture is scheduled, we’ll publish a dedicated tip in AFL round-by-round predictions. For ongoing market value, our AFL multi-bet tips page is refreshed weekly.

Richmond vs Sydney FAQs

Who has won more Richmond vs Sydney matches?
Since 2023 the Sydney lead the head-to-head 3-2. Average scoreline: Richmond 68 – Sydney 105.

What was the biggest Richmond vs Sydney result?
Sydney by 114 points (Sydney 170–56 Richmond, Round 12 2026).

How often do Richmond and Sydney play each year?
Richmond and Sydney meet at least once during the AFL home-and-away season (Rounds 0–23), and on rare occasions twice when the fixture draws them together for a second time. A finals meeting is possible whenever both sides qualify — September matchups are the most-watched fixtures of the year.

When do Richmond and Sydney next play?
This page is updated as soon as the next fixture is confirmed. See AFL round-by-round predictions for this week’s slate.

Where do Richmond and Sydney play their home matches?
The Richmond Tigers play home matches at the MCG. The Sydney Swans are based at the SCG.

Where can I bet on Richmond vs Sydney?
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