GWS Giants vs Hawthorn Hawks Predictions and Betting Tips

🏈 AFL Round 17 Match Preview

⏰ 8 July 2023 - 16:35 AEST

🏟 Stadium - Giants Stadium

Get ready for an exhilarating AFL matchup between the GWS Giants and the Hawthorn Hawks. This thrilling event is set to take place on the 8th of July 2023 at 06:35 UTC at Giants Stadium in Sydney, Australia. The GWS team enters this upcoming match in exceptional recent form, having emerged victorious in their previous three encounters. In the previous weekend, they secured a narrow two-point win under challenging conditions in Alice Springs. Toby Greene and Josh Kelly both contributed with two goals each, while Tom Green displayed remarkable skill by amassing 38 disposals.

Bookie	Home Win	Away Win	Take Action
	@ 1.15	@ 5.40	BET NOW
	@ 1.17	@ 5.10	BET NOW
	@ 1.15	@ 5.20	BET NOW

On the other hand, the Hawks embarked on a journey to the Gold Coast during Round 15, where they struggled to find their rhythm and could only manage five goals, resulting in a 67-point loss. It wasn't until halftime of their Round 16 game against Carlton that Sam Mitchell's side finally registered a major score, but they eventually succumbed to a 60-point defeat.

Despite their recent struggles, Hawks fans can still hold onto a glimmer of hope, considering their team's close encounter with the Giants earlier in the season, where they narrowly fell short by just two points back in Round 5. However, it is worth noting that the Hawks have not tasted victory in any of their seven previous attempts at Giants Stadium. Consequently, it appears challenging for Sam Mitchell's side to reverse their fortunes in the upcoming match.

The Giants, on the other hand, are on a mission to secure a place in the top eight and currently sit only one win behind Essendon, who currently hold the 8th position, with a total of seven victories from their 15 games. Given their opponent's struggles with travelling and their difficulties in the absence of their captain, James Sicily, who is serving a suspension and will remain sidelined for another week, the Giants are regarded as the favourites in this clash.

While players such as Will Day, James Worpel, and Josh Ward demonstrated their prowess by amassing over 25 disposals each, the Hawks lacked finesse when transitioning from the back half of the ground. It will be crucial for them to address this issue during their preparations leading up to the upcoming match.

GWS Giants Performance

The GWS Giants have exhibited an impressive performance in recent games, achieving a sequence of wins with the pattern of WLWWW.

Hawthorn Hawks Performance

The Hawthorn Hawks have had a mixed performance lately, securing two wins but also enduring three losses. Their recent performance can be summarized as WLWLL.

📋 Players to watch:

• Hawthorn's track record at the venue has been far from stellar, having suffered defeat in their previous seven outings there.
• Josh Ward, on the other hand, has proven to be a consistent force on the field, amassing 20 or more disposals in six out of his last seven games.
• When facing Hawthorn, Stephen Coniglio has demonstrated an impressive average of 29.3 disposals over the course of his past three encounters. In the realm of disposals, Will Day has showcased his proficiency, surpassing the 25 mark in each of his last three games.
• When competing against the Giants, Dylan Moore has showcased his scoring prowess, netting an impressive six goals in his past three matchups.
• Toby Greene, throughout the current season, has been a consistent threat in front of the goal, scoring 2 or more goals in 12 out of his 13 games.
• Mitch Lewis has also proven to be a formidable offensive presence, managing to score 2 or more goals in his previous six matches.

⚡ Match Facts:

• GWS currently holds a win-loss record of 7-8, positioning them in 10th place on the ladder. In contrast, Hawthorn finds themselves in 16th place with four wins out of 15 matches played.
• The Giants come into this match with a string of victories, having won their last three encounters. On the other hand, the Hawks have faced consecutive defeats in their previous two outings.
• When considering the head-to-head history between these two teams, GWS has emerged victorious in their past two meetings.

💡 Match Prediction:

The upcoming match between GW Sydney and Hawthorn is predicted to have a probability favouring GW Sydney with 79.1%, while Hawthorn stands at 20.9%. In terms of fair odds, GW Sydney is estimated at $1.26, while Hawthorn is at $4.79. The forecast suggests that GW Sydney is expected to emerge victorious, with a projected margin of 33 points.

Bookie	Home Win	Match Line	Away Win	Take Action
	@ 1.90	-33.5 / +33.5	@ 1.90	BET NOW
	@ 1.90	-33.5 / +33.5	@ 1.90	BET NOW
	@ 1.87	-33.5 / +33.5	@ 1.90	BET NOW