Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants Prediction: A must watch derby encounter

At the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Swans and GWS Giants will face off in the Australian Football League week 8. Both sides are coming off a win and will look to keep their strong play here. Let’s preview this game and make a pick. 

The Sydney Swans were brilliant last weekend against Hawthorn Hawks, securing a road 42-118 win. With that win, Sydney Swans have won three straight games, the first two coming against the Gold Coast Suns and the West Coast Eagles. However, Sydney Swans have lost only their game against the Richmond Tigers this season, ending 82-77. However, other season matches saw this side defeat Melbourne Demons, Collingwood Magpies and the Essendon Bombers. The Sydney Swans are seated second spot in the league standings with 24 points and a 147.67 percentage.

GWS Giants returned to winning ways the previous weekend, getting the best of Brisbane Lions in a 113-59 encounter. In the meantime, GWS Giants had just lost to the GWS Giants in a prior encounter to that win, their only defeat this season after seven matches. However, this side went five straight games with wins in their first league games, coming against the Collingwood Magpies, North Melbourne Kangaroos, West Coast Eagles, Gold Coast Suns and St Kilda Saints. With 24 points this season and a 136.30 percentage, GWS Giants are seated 3rd in the league standings.

This will be a very competitive and tough encounter, with both teams expected to be at their best. This season, both sides have failed to defeat just once after seven league games, and they will be full of momentum following a win in their last game. In the meantime, both teams have been excellent in the offense this season and can expect a high-scoring game. Also, the Sydney Swans have had their best performances at home venue this season, and I am backing them to win here.