Sydney Swans vs Western Bulldogs Prediction: Swans are expected to improve their play

Sydney Cricket Ground will host the round 20 AFL encounter between the Sydney Swans and Western Bulldogs. Both teams will have high hopes here, but which team do you think will win?

We witnessed the best performances from this side for many years in the majority of the first half of the season but they have struggled in recent weekends. In their last matches, this team has lost three, with just one win against the struggling North Melbourne Kangaroos. However, their games against Fremantle Dockers and St Kilda Saints ended in a 98-99 encounter and 84-82 defeat. However, things did not work well for this side last weekend against the Brisbane Lions, as they also lost by just two points. Yet, the Sydney Swans remain top of the AFL with 56 points, averaging 142.42 percent this season. 

Western Bulldogs keep showing character, and last weekend against the Geelong Cats, they secured a 48-95 win. In the meantime, Western Bulldogs have won four of their previous five league games, their lone defeat coming against the Port Adelaide Power. However, in other encounters, this team defeated the Western Bulldogs, North Melbourne Kangaroos, and the Carlton Blues, moving them to the 9th spot in the league standings. Western Bulldogs have accumulated 40 points from 18 matches, leaving just two points adrift of playoff sides.

The Western Bulldogs have, week in and week out, shown they can get the job done, and this will be a big issue for the Swans side, which has struggled in recent times. However, the Sydney Swans are unbeatable and dominant on their best days. The Western Bulldogs could cause some problems, especially in attack, but the Swans are expected to redeem themselves here and secure maximum points with a good margin win.