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Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants Prediction & Preview - AFLW Round 5 2026
A free, data-led AFLW preview built from real results: head-to-head history, recent form and the players to watch on each side.
Our prediction: Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants
Sydney Swans by 1-12
Model score: Sydney Swans 49 to 38 GWS Giants
Total points: the model's 87-point expected total sits in line with a typical AFLW game (~80 combined points).
How this works: the model averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games, up to the end of 2025, matches attack against defence, and adds a 2-point home-ground adjustment. A data lean, not a certainty: list changes, injuries and team news all move it.
What the numbers say
Across their last 3 meetings it is Sydney Swans 2, GWS Giants 1, averaging 90.3 combined points per game. Sydney Swans won 2 of their last 5 on record. GWS Giants won 0 of their last 5.
Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants head-to-head
Last 3 meetings: Sydney Swans 2, GWS Giants 1, averaging 90.3 combined points per game.
Form guide: last 5 completed games
Most recent results on record, up to the end of 2025.
- 11 to 14 v Essendon Bombers1 Nov 2025
- 43 to 26 v West Coast Eagles25 Oct 2025
- 21 to 65 @ Melbourne Demons18 Oct 2025
- 76 to 37 v Carlton Blues12 Oct 2025
- 20 to 88 @ North Melbourne Kangaroos4 Oct 2025
- 24 to 81 v Port Adelaide Power1 Nov 2025
- 35 to 81 @ Carlton Blues26 Oct 2025
- 40 to 47 v Fremantle Dockers18 Oct 2025
- 45 to 72 @ Geelong Cats11 Oct 2025
- 16 to 30 v St Kilda Saints4 Oct 2025
Players to watch: 2025 averages
Ranked on 2025 GDS fantasy average. Squads change between seasons, so treat this as a guide to who carried each club last time out.
Sydney Swans
- Laura Gardiner
149.0 GDS avg · 31.7 disposals · 0.2 goals · 3.3 marks · 9.6 tackles (12 games)
- Sofia Hurley
104.4 GDS avg · 20.2 disposals · 0.4 goals · 2.8 marks · 5.6 tackles (5 games)
- Tanya Kennedy
103.6 GDS avg · 19.3 disposals · 0.3 goals · 1.3 marks · 8.0 tackles (12 games)
- Zippy Fish
100.1 GDS avg · 21.2 disposals · 0.3 goals · 3.1 marks · 3.3 tackles (12 games)
GWS Giants
- Zarlie Goldsworthy
101.8 GDS avg · 21.2 disposals · 0.3 goals · 2.8 marks · 6.2 tackles (12 games)
- Rebecca Beeson
95.7 GDS avg · 21.5 disposals · 0.1 goals · 2.3 marks · 5.8 tackles (12 games)
- Kaitlyn Srhoj
81.1 GDS avg · 18.3 disposals · 0.3 goals · 2.9 marks · 4.8 tackles (12 games)
- Cambridge McCormick
78.1 GDS avg · 16.6 disposals · 0.1 goals · 2.9 marks · 4.1 tackles (12 games)
AFLW Round 5 2026 preview questions
Who will win Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants?
Our form model favours Sydney Swans by 1-12 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Sydney Swans 49 to 38 GWS Giants.
What is the Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants prediction for AFLW Round 5 2026?
Our form model favours Sydney Swans by 1-12 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Sydney Swans 49 to 38 GWS Giants. The model expects about 87 combined points, in line with a typical AFLW game (around 80). It averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games and adds a small home-ground adjustment.
When and where is Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants?
Sydney Swans host GWS Giants in AFLW Round 5, 2026 on Sunday 13 Sept 2026, 2:35pm at Henson Park. Times are local to the venue.
What is the Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants head-to-head record?
Across their last 3 meetings between 2023 and 2025 it is Sydney Swans 2, GWS Giants 1. Those games averaged 90.3 combined points.
Which players should I watch in Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants?
On 2025 fantasy averages, Laura Gardiner for Sydney Swans and Zarlie Goldsworthy for GWS Giants. The preview lists the top four per club with disposals, goals, marks and tackles per game, and every name links to that player's full stats page.
Is this Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants are free and need no account. Stats Lab members get the deeper fantasy and matchup analysis tools on top.
More this round: every fixture is listed on the AFLW match previews page, with deeper club data on the Sydney Swans and GWS Giants hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.