GWS Giants vs Sydney Preview & Prediction | 2025 AFL | Regular Season | Round 20
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In what is arguably the match of the round, the GWS Giants, the hottest team in the competition, take on their arch-rivals, the Sydney Swans, at Engie Stadium.
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The prediction
The GWS Giants (6th) are on an absolute tear with five wins out of five. Their latest triumph was a comprehensive 48-point dismantling of Essendon (104-56), a performance that showcased their power at the contest and slick ball movement. They are firming as a legitimate premiership threat.
The Sydney Swans (10th) kept their season alive with a professional 31-point victory over a persistent North Melbourne side at the SCG (84-53). Having won four of their last five games, they are building critical momentum at the perfect time of the year. They appear to have too much work to do though after an opening to the season that was less than stellar.
Giants midfielder Tom Green was utterly destructive against Essendon. In a performance that earned him a perfect 10 votes from the coaches, he amassed 30 disposals (17 contested), a staggering 16 clearances, and a goal.
For Sydney, superstar Isaac Heeney produced one of the most dominant individual performances of the entire season against North Melbourne. Pushing between the midfield and forward line, he finished with a stunning 34 disposals (16 contested) and kicked five goals.
While GWS is in superior overall form, Sydney has won the last five derbies. Their most recent meeting was in Round 8 of this season, a hard-fought contest where the Swans emerged victorious 87-73.
The Giants' powerful, contested brand of football on their home deck will clash with the Swans' slicker ball movement and undeniable psychological edge in this fixture. The midfield battle will be epic, but the Giants' current momentum might just be enough to break the Swans' derby stranglehold.
GWS Giants vs Sydney tip: GWS Giants to win
