The Australian Football League action shifts to Sydney Showground, where the GWS Giants will host the Hawthorn Hawks. Both teams are coming off strong performances and have high hopes for this matchup. Let’s preview the game and make predictions.

GWS Giants

The GWS Giants continued their impressive winning streak last weekend with a narrow victory over the Melbourne Demons, ending in a close 83-85 score. This win extended their streak to four consecutive victories, having previously defeated the Carlton Blues, Richmond Tigers, and Gold Coast Suns with scores of 116-104, 84-108, and 89-50, respectively.

Hawthorn Hawks

The Hawthorn Hawks are aiming for the playoffs and will seek to secure maximum points in this game. They have been in excellent form, losing only once in their last nine league matches, which was against the Geelong Cats with a score of 110-59. Their other matches resulted in victories over teams like the Brisbane Lions, Adelaide Crows, GWS Giants, Richmond Tigers, West Coast Eagles, Fremantle Dockers, Collingwood Magpies, and another win against the Adelaide Crows last weekend. The Hawks currently have 44 points from 19 matches, placing them 9th in the standings, tied with the Western Bulldogs who occupy the final playoff spot.

Expert Betting Tips

This game is expected to be highly competitive given the quality and recent form of both teams. Both teams have been strong offensively, suggesting a high-scoring encounter. While the Hawks won the first leg at home, the Giants are likely to put up a strong performance on their home turf.