Sydney Swans vs Carlton Blues: Prediction for the match on 16 May 2025

Sydney Swans vs Carlton Blues: Prediction and Odds on the Match on May 16, 2025

We are back to the Sydney Cricket Ground where the Sydney Swans will take on Carlton Blues in round ten of the Australian Football League. Ahead of this game, the Sydney Swans are coming off a struggling performance, while the Carlton Blues bounced back to winning ways. However, the Sydney Swans are bookies favourites in this game, while the Carlton Blues are underdogs. How will this fixture unfold? Below, I will preview this game and offer best betting opportunities. 

Sydney Swans: Form and Statistics

The Sydney Swans have to give a lot in this game after another disappointing performance against the Essendon Bombers last weekend. In that encounter, Sydney Swans had a poor start, and despite winning the last two quarters 15-24, and 1-23, it was not enough to see them overturn the scores. In the meantime, recent performances have seen this team lose to Collingwood Magpies, Port Adelaide Power, and Gold Coast Suns. In their last five matches, their lone win was against GWS Giants, ending 87-73. This season, Sydney Swans are seated 14th with 12 points after nine matches. 

Sydney Swans Team News and Lineup

Joel Amartey and Callum Mills are injured and they will be the focus for the Sydney Swans as they are in dire need of a win after a struggling run of performances.

Sydney Swans Team List

B: S.Wicks, T.McCartin, M.Roberts

HB: J.Jordon, N.Blakey, D.Rampe

C: A.Sheldrick, I.Heeney, J.Lloyd

HF: B.Campbell, J.Amartey, J.McInerney

F: W.Hayward, A.Francis, C.Cleary

FOLL: B.Grundy, Ch.Warner, J.Rowbottom - C

Interchange: O.Florent, J.Hamling, Co.Warner, P.Ladhams, R.Bice

Emergency: H.McLean, T.Hanily, T.Adams

In: J.Amartey, P.Ladhams

Out: B.Paton (Omitted), H.McLean (Omitted)

Carlton Blues: Form and Statistics

The Carlton Blues have been impressive lately, and we can expect so much from them in this game. In their last meeting, this team was against St Kilda Saints, and they needed an early start to win, thanks to a 24-27, and 16-27 wins. In the meantime, Carlton Blues have lost only once in their last five matches, coming against Adelaide Crows which ended 110-50. However, prior to their impressive run of performances, this team lost four consecutive matches, coming against Carlton Blues, Hawthorn Hawks, Richmond Tigers, Western Bulldogs, and Collingwood Magpies. This season, Carlton Blues have accumulated 16 points from nine matches, leaving them seated 10th in the Australian Football League standings. 

Carlton Blues Team News and Lineup

Blake Acres and Lachie Cowan are injured and they will not make the list. However, Mitch McGovern passed his fitness test earlier this week and will get a start. Sam Docherty might also make the list after missing the VFL the previous weekend.

Carlton Blues Team List

B: O.Hollands, J.Weitering, A.Saad

HB: N.Haynes, M.McGovern, J.Silvagni

C: E.Hollands, P.Cripps - C, J.Binns

HF: C.Lord, H.McKay, S.Walsh

F: C.Durdin, C.Curnow, J.Motlop

FOLL: M.Pittonet, A.Cerra, G.Hewett

Interchange: J.Boyd, F.Evans, M.Carroll, W.White, L.Young

Emergency: L.Camporeale, H.O’Keeffe, S.Docherty

In: M.Pittonet, J.Boyd, M.Carroll

Out: L.Cowan (Injured), B.Acres (Injured), T.De Koning (Injured)

Sydney Swans vs Carlton Blues Betting Tips & Odds

• Sydney Swans have won three of the last four matches of this fixture. As favourites, the bookies back them with a 1.60 odds on Bet365.
• Carlton Blues have won four of their last five matches. With their impressive run, they have a chance to win this game. On Betway, the visiting team has a 2.37 odds of winning.
• The last four meetings between Carlton Blues and Sydney Swans have ended with less than 163.5 points. Under 163.5 points is available on Betway with odds at 1.90.
• The Sydney Swans have scored less than 86 points in four of their last five league games. An under 85.5 points for the home side is available on Betway with odds at 1.90.

Sydney Swans vs Carlton Blues Match Prediction 16 May 2025

Carlton Blues have to give more as they do not come in as favourites in this game. While they have shown some qualities in recent matches, I still believe they need a lot of work to do away from home against a solid Sydney Swans, despite recent struggles. The Sydney Swans on the other hand, have to deliver quality, especially considering how many times they have disappointed as favourites in matches. This is going to be a competitive contest, and I believe it is open regardless of the winning odds, but I like the Sydney Swans to bounce back, while the Carlton Blues score a lot of points. 

Our match prediction: is a win for the Sydney Swans with odds at 1.64 on 1Xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip: is over 162.5 points with odds at 1.91 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction: is Carlton Blues over 76.5 points with odds at 1.85 on Betway bookmaker.