Sydney Swans vs Port Adelaide Power Prediction: Which side makes it to the final?

The Sydney Swans and Port Adelaide Power will square it off at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the first semifinal game of the Australian Football League for 2024. The last time these two sides faced, Port Power powered a shocking 148-36 win. As favorites, can the Swans win this crucial encounter? 

The Sydney Swans will look to get the job done against a tough Port Adelaide Power side in this semifinal game. The previous time out, the Sydney Swans played GWS Giants in the round ⅛ playoff round and won 88-82. In that game, the Sydney Swans had to come from a poor start, which saw them lose the first two quarters by 10-17 and 19-33 to win. In the third quarter, the Sydney Swans needed a 19-19 draw before pulling off a 40-13 win in the fourth quarter. Heading into this game, the Sydney Swans have a run of four wins in recent matches. 

The Port Adelaide Power returned to winning ways against the Hawthorn Hawks and will look to get the job done in this crucial encounter. In the game against the Hawthorn Hawks, the Port Adelaide Power were brilliant in the first quarter, winning by 13 points. However, with fair performances in the last three-quarters of the game, Port Adelaide Power won by just three points. Heading into this game, the Port Adelaide Power have four wins in their last five matches. 

The Sydney Swans were the better side all season in the AFL and it is important to expect top performance from them here. In the meantime, it is tough to underplay the record of the Port Adelaide Power in this fixture, as they have a run of eight wins in this fixture. Yet, the visiting team comes in as heavy underdogs. While I do not question the chances of the Sydney Swans dominating this fixture, the fact that games like this are crucial and could go either way is a factor to consider. I expect this game to be focused on defensive play, hence, a bet on a few points, while the Port Adelaide Power covers the spread.