Brisbane Lions vs St Kilda Saints Predictions and Betting Tips

🏈 AFL Round 24 Match Preview

⏰ 26 August 2023 - 16:35 AEST

🏟 Stadium - The Gabba

AFL fans are gearing up for an entertaining contest when the Brisbane Lions take on the St Kilda Saints this Saturday. The clubs go head-to-head on 26/08/2023 at 4:35pm AEST.

In anticipation of the match, AusBetSites has gathered the latest betting odds from 3 different sportsbooks across 37 markets. The Australian bookies have installed the Lions as favorites entering the game with moneyline odds of 1.18.

The Round 24 clash pits 2nd against 6th with plenty on the line. Brisbane needs a win to secure a home Qualifying Final, while St Kilda will look to lock in a home Elimination Final with a victory. A loss could force the Saints to travel to Sydney for week one of finals.

Both teams come off strong Round 23 wins. Brisbane produced one of their best performances this season, defeating ladder leaders Collingwood by 24 points. Lachie Neale and Josh Dunkley dominated the midfield as Charlie Cameron, Eric Hipwood and Joe Daniher combined for 10 goals up forward.

St Kilda handed Geelong a 33-point loss last round, also controlling the middle with big games from Brad Crouch, Jack Steele and Brad Hill. Jack Sinclair starred off half-back with 38 disposals.

The Saints have won four of their past five matches but face the competition's toughest road trip to the GABBA where Brisbane are undefeated this season. Expect the Lions' remarkable home record to remain intact.

Brisbane Lions vs St Kilda Saints Head-to-Head

The head-to-head record over the past 3 years shows Brisbane having a decisive edge over St Kilda. In their last 4 meetings, the Lions have managed 3 wins compared to just 1 for the Saints. With most of the recent matchups going their way, Brisbane have clearly had the wood over St Kilda of late. Having picked up 3 wins against 1 for the Saints during this period, the Lions will enter the upcoming contest full of confidence as they look to continue their strong record against their interstate rivals.

Brisbane Lions Performance

🟩🟥🟩🟩🟩 The Brisbane Lions come into this match in excellent form, having won four of their last five games. With four victories against just one defeat in their recent outings, the Lions have built strong momentum after finding consistency in their play. The four wins over the past five contests display Brisbane's ability to string together a dominant run of results. They'll look to maintain this promising form against the Saints. If the Lions can extend their impressive record to five wins from six games, it would mark an exceptionally dominant streak as they head towards September action. Riding high after four triumphs in their last five matches, Brisbane will aim to keep their exceptional form going against St Kilda.

St Kilda Saints Performance

🟩🟩🟥🟩🟩 The St Kilda Saints come into this match in excellent form, having won four of their last five games. With four victories against just one defeat in their recent outings, the Saints have built strong momentum after finding consistency in their play. The four wins over the past five contests display St Kilda's ability to string together a dominant run of results. They'll look to maintain this promising form against the Lions. If the Saints can extend their impressive record to five wins from six games, it would mark an exceptionally dominant streak as they head towards September action.

📋 Players to watch:

• Darcy Wilmot has recorded 15+ disposals in his past 11 matches
• Hugh McCluggage has tallied 20+ disposals in his last 9 games
• Jack Sinclair is averaging 35.5 disposals over the past two rounds
• Brad Crouch has racked up 25+ disposals in 11 of his last 12 matches
• Charlie Cameron has kicked 2+ goals in his past four outings
• Dan Butler has booted eight majors over the previous four rounds

⚡ Match Facts:

• Brisbane are undefeated in their 10 matches at the GABBA this season
• St Kilda have won just two of their past three matches at the venue, neither against Brisbane
• The Lions have won five of the previous six meetings between the teams

💡 Match Prediction:

According to the data, Brisbane enter as a clear favorite against St Kilda. The probability sits at 72.9% for the Lions compared to 27.1% for the Saints.

The forecast predicts Brisbane to prevail by an estimated 24 points. With the Lions' perfect home record this season and dominant recent head-to-head record, their status as favourites is unsurprising. However, St Kilda has the talent to keep it close.

Brisbane Lions vs St Kilda: 94-70 or Brisbane to win by 24 points