Melbourne Demons vs Brisbane Lions Predictions and Betting Tips

🏈 AFL Round 18 Match Preview

⏰ 14 July 2023 - 19:50 AEST

🏟 Stadium - MCG Stadium

The Melbourne Demons are set to host the Brisbane Lions in an AFL match, promising to captivate avid fans of Aussie Rules. This thrilling event is scheduled to take place on July 14, 2023, at 19:50 AEST.

AusBetSites offers comprehensive betting odds for the Melbourne Demons and Brisbane Lions, covering the best markets across 3 Australian betting sites. Currently, esteemed bookmakers position the Melbourne Demons as the favourites to emerge victorious in this highly anticipated game, with odds set at 1.61.

Since then, a considerable amount of time has passed and significant developments have occurred. The Brisbane Lions currently hold the third position on the ladder, boasting an impressive win-loss record of 12-4. On the other hand, the Melbourne Demons find themselves in fourth place with a record of 10-6. A victory for the Brisbane Lions would solidify their position within the top four, while a triumph for the Demons would create a gap between them and several other teams.

In their previous outing during Round 17, Simon Goodwin's team secured a crucial 21-point win over a St Kilda side plagued by injuries. Christian Petracca played a pivotal role as the match-winner, predominantly operating in the forward line and contributing four goals. Additionally, Steven May exhibited his dominance within the defensive 50.

Bookie	Home Win	Away Win	Take Action
	@ 1.77	@ 2.05	BET NOW
	@ 1.77	@ 2.05	BET NOW
	@ 1.74	@ 2.06	BET NOW

May is expected to be assigned the task of marking either Joe Daniher or Eric Hipwood. This assignment may potentially free up Jack Gunston, who made an impactful return from absence by scoring six goals in the Lions' resounding 81-point victory over West Coast. The match against West Coast served as a training drill for Brisbane, conducted in their home ground.

The two teams previously clashed earlier this year in a memorable game at the GABBA, which became known for the lights going out. Brisbane held a commanding 40-point lead when the blackout occurred with only 12 minutes remaining. However, they experienced a drop in performance themselves, ultimately managing to secure victory by a narrow 11-point margin.

Melbourne Demons Performance

In their most recent five games, the Demons have emerged victorious in three and suffered defeats in two matches, following the sequence.

Brisbane Lions Performance

Brisbane has showcased an impressive performance in their last five matches, securing victories in four games and experiencing a single loss.

📋 Players to watch:

• Eric Hipwood has successfully netted a total of 14 goals across his previous five encounters, displaying consistency by scoring 2 or more goals in each of those games.
• Jack Viney, over the course of the past four weeks, has maintained an impressive average of 31 disposals per match.
• Lachie Neale's exceptional performance has resulted in him accumulating 25 or more disposals in his last eight matches.
• Darcy Wilmot, a prominent player, has showcased his skills by achieving 15 or more disposals in each of his past five matches.
• In his previous four encounters against Melbourne, Hugh McCluggage has consistently maintained an average of 24 disposals per game.

⚡ Match Facts:

• The Brisbane Lions had emerged victorious in their previous two encounters against Melbourne. Notably, Brisbane currently leads the competition in terms of goals scored in the year 2023, while Melbourne holds the sixth position in this category.
• Earlier in the season, the two teams faced off, resulting in an 11-point triumph for the Lions. As of now, Brisbane holds the third spot on the ladder with a win-loss record of 12-4, while Melbourne follows closely in fourth place with a record of 10-6.
• However, it's worth mentioning that Brisbane's performance at the MCG has been less favourable, with the team losing 13 out of their last 14 matches at the venue. The lone victory during this period occurred in the Semi Final of 2023 against Melbourne.

💡 Match Prediction:

The upcoming match between Melbourne and Brisbane is expected to be a closely contested battle. According to the predictions, Melbourne has a probability of 52.8% to emerge as the victor, while Brisbane holds a 47.2% chance of winning.

In terms of fair odds, the bookmakers estimate Melbourne's odds at $1.89, making them the slight favourites. On the other hand, Brisbane's odds are set at $2.12.

The forecast for the match suggested that Melbourne would secure a narrow victory, edging out Brisbane by a margin of 3 points.

Bookie	Home Win	Match Line	Away Win	Take Action
	@ 1.90	-3.5 / +3.5	@ 1.90	BET NOW
	@ 1.90	-3.5 / +3.5	@ 1.90	BET NOW
	@ 1.89	-3.5 / +3.5	@ 1.88	BET NOW