North Melbourne Football Club vs GWS Giants Prediction: Both Teams are in the Lower Standings

North Melbourne Football Club and GWS Giants will lock horns at the Marvel Stadium, Docklands, Australia. Going in the game, GWS Giants have only won 3, whereas North Melbourne has won 1 game so far. Both teams are clearly struggling to win and improve their standings. Moreover, both teams will be missing out on a few players as they prepare for the upcoming game. Due to concussion procedures, Ben McKay has been ruled out, while Tarryn Thomas has been left out of the team and will play in the VFL. After recovering from a hamstring injury, Aaron Hall will play his 150th AFL game, while Jaidyn Stephenson will also be in the lineup.

North Melbourne Kangaroos stand 11th with 1–11-win loss record are looking to end their losing streak as they face GWS Giants in the upcoming game. So far, North Melbourne has made 671 points and conceded 1282 points, which is certainly on the higher side. North Melbourne has conceded an inside of 50 from 31.5% of their forward 50 in the last four rounds. What affects Kangaroos most is their points average in the last quarter, averaging only 11.8 points per game in the final quarter. One of the most interesting stats is that Jason-Horne Francis has won 25 free kicks, which is the equal second-most by any player in the competition.

Anderson, Goldstein, Simpkin, Scott, Greenwood, Powell, Xerri, Bosenavulagi, Thomas, Archer, Lazzaro.

GWS Giants stand 15th with 3–8-win loss record. GWS Giants have conceded 1006 points and have scored 872. Moreover, GWS Giants haven’t won a single game against the top 8, just like North Melbourne Football Club. Giants have outscored their opponents by 12.7 points per game from the center bounce clearances. However, their performances slightly deviated as they lost possession count by 29 points when they last appeared in round 11. 

Flynn, Kelly, de Boer, Wehr, Bruhn, Ash, keeffe, Haynes, O’ Halloran, Preuss, Stein 

Going in the game, we can expect a game total of over 140 and GWS Giants to win. Both teams look to convert free kicks and chances into goals; however, the game will be tough, stretching down to the last minute.

• Total Under 166.5 for 1.89
• Handiсap North Melbourne Kangaroos (+31.5) for 1.91
• Highest Scoring Period -4 for 3.5