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The upcoming AFL clash between the Brisbane Lions and Essendon Bombers on July 12, 2026, promises to be an intriguing matchup at the Lions’ home ground.
The Brisbane Lions have been in formidable form, securing victories in 4 of their last 5 outings. Their recent success can be attributed to a well-rounded tactical approach, featuring a dominant midfield and an aggressive forward line that consistently applies pressure on opposing defenses. The Lions will look to leverage their home advantage, where they have historically performed well.
Conversely, the Essendon Bombers find themselves struggling, coming off a run of 5 consecutive losses. This downturn is reflective of several tactical deficiencies, particularly in defense, where they have struggled to contain opposing forward lines. Their inability to convert chances into goals has further compounded their recent woes, making them a less formidable opponent.
With bookmakers placing the Lions as heavy favorites at odds of 1.04, the gap in recent form is evident. However, in Australian rules football, upsets can and do happen. While the Lions appear poised for victory, Essendon will be eager to turn their fortunes around. As such, a closely contested match cannot be ruled out.
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| Brisbane 88.7% |
Draw 1.4% |
Essendon 10% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.03 | 100.00 | 8.00 | |
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1.03 | 101.00 | 8.60 |
Latest Results
| 02.07.26 Geelong Cats – Brisbane Lions – 101:123 25.06.26 Brisbane Lions – Sydney Swans – 126:83 13.06.26 Richmond Tigers – Brisbane Lions – 80:115 06.06.26 Gold Coast Suns – Brisbane Lions – 75:106 30.05.26 Brisbane Lions – Fremantle Dockers – 78:103 |
05.07.26 Essendon Bombers – St Kilda Saints – 50:117 28.06.26 North Melbourne Kangaroos – Essendon Bombers – 79:65 12.06.26 Melbourne Demons – Essendon Bombers – 95:50 07.06.26 Essendon Bombers – Carlton Blues – 67:72 31.05.26 West Coast Eagles – Essendon Bombers – 85:55 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.05.26 Essendon Bombers – Brisbane Lions – 79:143 29.05.25 Brisbane Lions – Essendon Bombers – 90:72 24.08.24 Brisbane Lions – Essendon Bombers – 87:67 13.05.23 Brisbane Lions – Essendon Bombers – 87:45 09.07.22 Brisbane Lions – Essendon Bombers – 90:100 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | %% | Pts | |||
| 1 | Fremantle Dockers | 16 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 1579:1115 | 141.61 | 56 |
| 2 | Sydney Swans | 16 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 1751:1279 | 136.90 | 52 |
| 3 | Hawthorn Hawks | 16 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 1547:1406 | 110.03 | 42 |
| 4 | Brisbane Lions | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 1674:1498 | 111.75 | 40 |
| 5 | Adelaide Crows | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 1427:1281 | 111.40 | 40 |
| 6 | Melbourne Demons | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 1555:1463 | 106.29 | 40 |
| 7 | Geelong Cats | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1591:1359 | 117.07 | 36 |
| 8 | Western Bulldogs | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1325:1459 | 90.82 | 36 |
| 9 | Collingwood Magpies | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 1357:1300 | 104.38 | 34 |
| 10 | Carlton Blues | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1328:1384 | 95.95 | 32 |
| 11 | North Melbourne | 15 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1294:1404 | 92.17 | 32 |
| 12 | St Kilda Saints | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 1451:1376 | 105.45 | 28 |
| 13 | GWS Giants | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 1471:1460 | 100.75 | 28 |
| 14 | Gold Coast Suns | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 1457:1447 | 100.69 | 28 |
| 15 | Port Adelaide Power | 15 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 1222:1211 | 100.91 | 20 |
| 16 | West Coast Eagles | 16 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1161:1623 | 71.53 | 16 |
| 17 | Richmond Tigers | 16 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1059:1672 | 63.34 | 8 |
| 18 | Essendon Bombers | 16 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1142:1654 | 69.04 | 4 |
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