Collingwood Magpies vs GWS Giants
Melbourne Cricket Ground
22.09.2023, 12:50
This Australian Football League semifinal match will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground between the Collingwood Magpies and the GWS Giants. The Magpies are still the favorites heading into this match, but the GWS Giants will be sure that they can deliver class once again and make it five wins in a row.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Collingwood Magpies - Magpies will eke to a victory here
As a result of the amazing performance of the Magpies so far this year, Collingwood is seeking to get within one victory of clinching both the regular season title and a victory in the Grand Finals. The Collingwood Magpies were dominant throughout the whole home and away season, accumulating 18 victories out of a possible 23, which propelled them to the top of the standings and guaranteed them the minor premiership. There were others who questioned whether or not a losing streak of three matches out of their last four would, in the end, prevent them from competing successfully in the Grand Final. The Collingwood Magpies were able to get their season back on track by clinching the minor flag with a resounding victory over the Essendon Bombers in the final round by a score of 101-31. The Magpies were able to advance straight into the preliminary round and get one step closer to the grand final after that hard-fought victory over the Melbourne Demons with scores of 60-53. Nick Daicos has been deemed healthy after suffering a knee injury, and it is expected that he will replace Taylor Adams in the lineup after the latter suffered a hamstring injury. After being left off the team for their victory over the Melbourne Demons, John Noble will be looking to make his way back into the lineup.
GWS Giants - Giants will not have it easy on the road
Last week in their semi-final, the GWS Giants routed the Port Adelaide Power to set up this enticing meeting with the Collingwood Magpies, but will this be too much of a challenge for them? The GWS Giants may have finished the regular season in seventh place on the ladder, but they have demonstrated that where a team finishes during the home and away season does not always matter much when looking ahead to the postseason. Their interstate victory over St. Kilda in the elimination final, which they won 101-77, came after they had already won 13 games during the regular season. They then improved their performance even further in the previous week's semifinal by securing a shocking victory over the Port Adelaide Power, who had ended up in third place on the ladder. The final score was 93–70. After their most recent victory, the GWS Giants are in good shape, and there have been no reports of any new ailments to cope with. The GWS Giants now have a winning streak of four going into this match, and they will now want to extend it here.
Expert Betting Tips
Both teams have been performing exceptionally well, with special mention going to the GWS Giants for their resiliency since the beginning of the playoffs. Although the Collingwood Magpies are still the team to beat in this matchup, the Magpies are giving the impression that they are very well prepared, very calm, and that they are successfully implementing their strategy. The Giants, on the other hand, have proven that they are a formidable opponent despite their status as underdogs by winning against the St. Kilda Saints and Port Adelaide Power. In spite of this, I have the feeling that the Magpies are just destined to win the AFL this season, and yes, I will be picking them to win this match, even if it should be a close contest.