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Melbourne Demons vs GWS Giants Predictions and Betting Tips

🏈 AFL Round 16 Match Preview

⏰ 2 July 2023 - 15:20 AEST

🏟 Stadium - GABBA Stadium

The Round 16 AFL game between Melbourne Demons and GWS Giants will take place at TIO Traeger Park. The match is scheduled to start at 3:20 pm. Melbourne Demons are considered the favorites by bookmakers. In this preview, we will provide an in-depth analysis of the Melbourne Demons vs. GWS Giants game and offer our free tips and bets.

The Melbourne Demons will host the GWS Giants at TIO Traeger Park in Alice Springs. The Demons have been successful in their last two games at this venue, including a 14-point victory over Port Adelaide in 2022. On the other hand, the Giants will be playing their first game at this ground and are coming off a bye in Round 15.

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The Giants have shown good form recently, winning three of their last four games, with their only loss being a close match against Richmond. If they can maintain this form in Alice Springs, they have a chance to challenge the Demons, especially with Clayton Oliver absent. I believe the Giants have what it takes to cause a minor upset based on their recent performances.

In their previous game, the Demons struggled with accuracy, recording 8.15 on the scoreboard. Christian Petracca was influential with 33 disposals, while Kozzie Pickett, Joel Smith, and Bailey Fritsch each kicked two goals. However, the Demons have failed to score more than eight goals in their last three matches. Before the break, the Giants delivered an impressive performance, defeating Fremantle by 70 points. Jake Kelly was exceptional with his precise kicking, accumulating 33 disposals and three goals, while Jake Riccardi and Toby Greene combined for nine majors.

Melbourne Demons Performance

Given Melbourne's struggles in the forward line and the fact that the Giants have held three of their last four opponents to under 80 points, there is a possibility of a dominant defensive performance and a significant outcome in favor of the Giants in this match-up up north.

GWS Giants Performance

GWS, on the other hand, has emerged as a surprise contender for a spot in the top eight after recording convincing victories against North Melbourne and Fremantle prior to their bye week. These impressive wins have put them in a favourable position to potentially secure a spot in the finals.

📋 Players to watch:

Trent Rivers has exceeded 20 disposals in his previous three games, displaying his ability to find the ball effectively.
Lachie Hunter has accumulated 20 or more disposals in 11 of his last 12 games, demonstrating his reliability as a consistent ball-winner.
Toby Greene has been impactful in recent matches between the two teams, kicking eight goals. Moreover, he has been a prolific goal scorer this season, with 36 goals from 12 games.
Christian Petracca has averaged 29 disposals in his past four games against the Giants, highlighting his strong performance against them.
Finn Callaghan has recorded 20 or more disposals in seven of his last eight games, showcasing consistent involvement in the contest.

⚡ Match Facts:

The Melbourne Demons currently hold a win-loss record of 9-4, while the GWS Giants have a record of 6-7.
In terms of total disposals, the Giants rank 3rd in the competition for the 2023 season, while Melbourne sits at 8th.
Melbourne has struggled to find scoring potency in their recent games, averaging just eight goals per game in their last three matches. On the other hand, GWS has been more prolific, scoring 15, 15, and 19 goals in their last three outings.
When considering their head-to-head matchups, Melbourne has emerged victorious in three of the past four games against GWS.

💡 Match Prediction:

Based on the probabilities and fair odds, Melbourne is favoured to win the match with a 65.2% chance of victory, while GWS Sydney has a 34.8% probability. The forecast predicts Melbourne to win by a margin of 15 points.