Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions Prediction: Dominant Lions to be in charge once again

The Australian Football League AAMI Community Series contest between Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions is scheduled to take place at Blacktown International Sportspark. As both teams play their first match of the year, they aim to kick off the 2024 season on a positive note. Which side will emerge victorious?

Sydney Swans are set to face a formidable opponent in Sydney, and they will be relying on some luck in this match. Recent encounters have seen Sydney Swans consistently on the losing side against the Brisbane Lions. However, the hosts, Sydney Swans, secured the last playoffs spot in the previous season with 50 accumulated points. Despite this achievement, their journey was cut short as they faced a defeat to the Carlton Blues in the ⅛ finals.

Heading into this upcoming match, we can anticipate Sydney Swans to bring their A-game, improve their performance, and exhibit confidence on the field.

Brisbane Lions emerged as the second-best team in the Australian Football League last season, and they enter the new season with the aspiration of maintaining strength and reclaiming a top position. Concluding the previous season's regular calendar with 68 points from 23 matches, they successfully advanced to the playoffs finals. During the playoffs, Brisbane Lions secured victories against Port Adelaide Power in the ⅛ finals and Carlton Blues in the semi-finals. Unfortunately, their season concluded with a narrow 90-86 defeat to Collingwood Magpies in the playoffs, marking a disappointing end.

As they embark on the new season, Brisbane Lions aim to showcase improved performance, secure a top spot in the standings, and ultimately clinch the league title.

The current form of Sydney Swans doesn't seem to match up to the performance of the Brisbane Lions in the previous season. Considering how both teams concluded their recent seasons, it appears that the upcoming match could be a challenging one. However, I am confident that Brisbane Lions will successfully navigate through this encounter.