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GWS Giants vs Sydney Swans AFL Tips - Giants to deliver knockout blow to cross-town rivals

Adam Cusworth

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Last updated: Thu 24 Jul 2025 09:33

Adam Cusworth 24 Jul 2025

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GWS Giants vs Sydney Swans expert predictions for Friday’s Round 20 AFL game
The game will be played at ENGIE Stadium, with the bounce at 7:50 PM (AEST)
Can the Swans keep their finals dream alive or will the Giants be too strong?
Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bet

GWS Giants vs Sydney Swans AFL Tips

GWS Giants vs Sydney Swans, Round 20 2025 - Expert Prediction

GWS Giants vs Sydney Swans, Round 20 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
GWS Giants Form Analysis & Betting Trends
GWS Giants Team News
GWS Giants Team List
Sydney Swans Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Sydney Swans Team News
Sydney Swans Team List
GWS Giants vs Sydney Swans AFL 2025 Round 20 FAQ’s

GWS will be too strong for a resurgent Sydney Swans outfit when the local rivals meet in Friday night AFL.

The Giants come into this in 6th position on the ladder with 12 wins from 18 matches and were too strong for an undermanned Essendon outfit in Round 19, handing the Bombers a 48-point defeat.

In the same round, 10th placed Sydney enjoyed a 31-point win over North Melbourne to go 9-9, keeping their faint finals hopes alive. In a competitive season, another loss is likely to make it impossible for last year’s Grand Finalists to make the 2025 finals series.

Isaac Heeney comes in with some superb form, while the Swans have benefitted with the return of Errol Gulden and Callum Mills in recent weeks.

But GWS should control this match with their superior midfield depth, home-ground advantage and more efficient ball movement. The Giants have won five of their past six at ENGIE Stadium and rank top four in both disposals and scores generated from defensive 50 — a key strength against a Sydney side missing reliable tall targets up forward.

While the Swans have stayed in the finals mix with gritty wins, they’re still heavily reliant on a select few. Take the Giants in the 1–39 point range with Tom Green prominent, while both Jake Stringer and Aaron Cadman look likely to step up with 2+ goals inside a more balanced forward setup. Callum Mills can continue his solid form for the red and white.

GWS have won seven of their past eight matches, with three of those against top eight sides.
Tom Green had 34 disposals the last time the two sides met.
Jake Stringer has kicked 2+ goals in five of his past six matches.
Callum Mills has had 25+ disposals in four of his past six matches.

Head to Head

Sydney have won the past five matches between the two sides, including an upset 14-point win at the SCG in Round 8 this season. That came despite some big games from Tom Green (34 disposals), Finn Callaghan (33 disposals) and Jake Stringer (three goals) for the Giants.

The Swans were 27 points winners the last time the two sides met at ENGIE Stadium, which was in Round 15 of 2024. The Swans have taken out the past two at the venue and four of the past five. Errol Gulden has averaged 31 disposals from his past three matches against the Giants. Will Hayward has kicked nine goals from his past four.

GWS Giants Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
5-0	5-0	3-2

GWS have won seven of their past eight matches. Three of their past four have been against sides that could potentially finish top four with those coming against Gold Coast, Brisbane and Geelong.

They have won five of six at ENGIE Stadium in 2025, including victories over Collingwood, Gold Coast and Geelong. Their recent form has been built on some slick ball movement from their defensive half and defensive 50, ranking 3rd for scores from these areas over the past five rounds. They are 4th for disposals per game in that period.

Tom Green and Finn Callaghan both had over 30 disposals in the win over Essendon. Callaghan has averaged over 30 in his five matches since returning from injury. Jake Stringer kicked three goals against Essendon and has seven in the past fortnight. He has hit the 2+ in five of his past six matches.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
10-8	8-10	8-6	4-0

GWS Giants Team News

Jesse Hogan and Josh Kelly missed the Essendon match and will be assessed at training during the week. Sam Taylor is nearing a return and will be a welcome addition with finals approaching.

GWS Giants Team List

Backs: C.Idun, S.Taylor, H.Himmelberg

Half Backs: L.Whitfield, J.Buckley, L.Ash

Centres: X.O’Halloran, S.Coniglio, J.Kelly

Half Forwards: C.Brown, A.Cadman, D.Jones

Forwards: J.Stringer, J.Hogan, T.Greene - C

Rucks: K.Briggs, F.Callaghan, T.Green

Interchange: J.Fonti, J.Riccardi, R.Angwin, T.Bedford, T.McMullin

EMG: H.Rowston, H.Thomas, M.Gruzewski

In: - S.Taylor, J.Kelly, J.Hogan

Out: - L.Aleer (Rested), H.Rowston (Omitted), M.Gruzewski (Omitted)

Sydney Swans Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
4-1	3-2	3-2

Sydney have won five of their past six matches. They suffered a tight loss to the Western Bulldogs in Round 16 and were on the positive side of some close ones against Fremantle and St Kilda before their win over North Melbourne last weekend. .

With their key forwards, Logan McDonald and Joel Amartey, out of action for the majority of this season, Sydney have had to find alternative ways to goal. Their leading midfielder, Isaac Heeney, has spent large amounts of time up forward last weekend to dominate with five goals, taking his tally to 29 for the season.

Heeney capped his match off with 34 disposals in a truly dominant performance, while Nick Blakey, Callum Mills and Chad Warner all hit the 25+. Mills has had 25+ in four of his past six.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
9-9	7-11	7-7	2-2

Sydney Swans Team News

No injuries for Sydney out of the North Melbourne match. Tom Papley is edging closer towards a return but is unlikely to be ready in time. Ollie Florent continues his strong form in the VFL.

Sydney Swans Team List

Backs: L.Melican, D.Rampe, H.Cunningham

Half Backs: C.Mills - C, N.Blakey, S.Wicks

Centres: M.Roberts, Ch.Warner, J.Lloyd

Half Forwards: J.Rowbottom, W.Hayward, J.Jordon

Forwards: T.Papley, H.McLean, J.McInerney

Rucks: B.Grundy, I.Heeney, E.Gulden

Interchange: J.Hamling, A.Sheldrick, B.Campbell, J.Buller, A.Francis

EMG: P.Ladhams, O.Florent, R.Bice

In: - T.Papley, A.Francis

Out: - P.Ladhams (Omitted), R.Bice (Omitted)

GWS Giants vs Sydney Swans AFL 2025 Round 20 FAQ’s

How to watch GWS Giants vs Sydney Swans AFL 2025 Round 20?

You can watch the GWS Giants vs Sydney Swans AFL 2025 Round 20 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchAFL app is the perfect solution.

How to buy tickets to GWS Giants vs Sydney Swans AFL 2025 Round 20?

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Verdict

GWS Giants v Sydney Swans

Giants to prevail. Green set for big numbers, Mills to find plenty of it for Suns. Jake Stringer has been consistent in recent weeks and is value for 2+ goals.