Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions Prediction: Time for Swans to show their class

The Australian Football League 2024 final is set, and the Sydney Swans will play the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. In their two meetings this season, the Brisbane Lions secured wins. Will the Sydney Swans win this crucial fixture?

The Sydney Swans will have high expectations in this final after what we could call an impressive season so far. This team finished the regular season at the top of the standings and has been impressive in the playoffs. In their semifinal encounter last weekend against the Port Adelaide Power, the Sydney Swans pulled off a 95-59 win at home, extending their winning run to five matches. This team defeated the Collingwood Magpies, Essendon Bombers, Adelaide Crows, and GWS Giants in other games. 

The Brisbane Lions will play another playoff final this season after losing to the Collingwood Magpies the previous year. While losing 90-86 last year, this team will now look to give their all, even as the underdogs in this year’s fixture look to avoid another defeat. In the semifinal encounter against Geelong Cats, Brisbane Lions won by ten points, an encounter that ended 85-95. However, the Brisbane Lions had four consecutive wins into this final, defeating Essendon Bombers, Carlton Blues, and GWS Giants in that run. 

History might repeat itself in this game, and despite the Sydney Swans being the favorites, they might struggle. In their run of games into this final, the Brisbane Lions have played and won games even as underdogs, and their record in this fixture is incredible, which can not be written off. As favorites, the Sydney Swans have shown character from their regular performances, and it is worth winning this title. Yet, I do not see this game as an easy one for either side, but I fancy Brisbane Lions giving their incredible performance in this fixture. Also, while I expect the two teams to be focused on avoiding defeat, a bet on a few points is another option to consider.