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The upcoming clash between Essendon Bombers and Brisbane Lions on May 1, 2026, at Essendon’s home ground is shaping up to be a pivotal encounter in the AFL season. The Bombers enter the match following a challenging stretch, securing just one victory in their last five outings. This recent form reflects a struggle to find consistency, and they will need to harness home-ground advantage if they are to turn their fortunes around.
In contrast, the Brisbane Lions have shown resilience and form, winning three out of their last five matches. Their attacking prowess and midfield strength have been key components in their recent success, making them formidable opponents for the Bombers. The Lions’ ability to control the ball and create scoring opportunities may test Essendon’s defensive structures.
The bookmakers have opened with Essendon at odds of 5.00 and Brisbane at 1.18, reflecting the visitors’ strong performance this season. While Essendon will look to leverage home support and turn around their recent form, Brisbane’s current momentum suggests they will be hard to beat. As the match approaches, both teams will look to capitalize on their respective strengths, creating an intriguing contest with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| Essendon 19.1% |
Brisbane 80.9% |
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Latest Results
| 17.04.26 Gold Coast Suns – Essendon Bombers – 119:110 10.04.26 Essendon Bombers – Melbourne Demons – 113:68 05.04.26 Western Bulldogs – Essendon Bombers – 99:65 28.03.26 Essendon Bombers – North Melbourne Kangaroos – 69:81 22.03.26 Port Adelaide Power – Essendon Bombers – 133:70 |
19.04.26 Melbourne Demons – Brisbane Lions – 104:102 10.04.26 North Melbourne Kangaroos – Brisbane Lions – 66:92 02.04.26 Brisbane Lions – Collingwood Magpies – 119:65 27.03.26 St Kilda Saints – Brisbane Lions – 80:113 14.03.26 Sydney Swans – Brisbane Lions – 104:60 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 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 26.03.22 Essendon Bombers – Brisbane Lions – 75:97 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | %% | Pts | |||
| 1 | Sydney Swans | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 814:457 | 178.12 | 24 |
| 2 | Fremantle Dockers | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 541:379 | 142.74 | 20 |
| 3 | Hawthorn Hawks | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 624:528 | 118.18 | 20 |
| 4 | Melbourne Demons | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 697:678 | 102.80 | 20 |
| 5 | Gold Coast Suns | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 660:520 | 126.92 | 16 |
| 6 | North Melbourne | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 580:480 | 120.83 | 16 |
| 7 | Geelong Cats | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 591:509 | 116.11 | 16 |
| 8 | Western Bulldogs | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 618:673 | 91.83 | 16 |
| 9 | Brisbane Lions | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 592:530 | 111.70 | 12 |
| 10 | Adelaide Crows | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 534:507 | 105.33 | 12 |
| 11 | Collingwood Magpies | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 436:460 | 94.78 | 12 |
| 12 | Port Adelaide Power | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 533:493 | 108.11 | 8 |
| 13 | St Kilda Saints | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 514:555 | 92.61 | 8 |
| 14 | GWS Giants | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 500:576 | 86.81 | 8 |
| 15 | West Coast Eagles | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 427:697 | 61.26 | 8 |
| 16 | Carlton Blues | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 476:601 | 79.20 | 4 |
| 17 | Essendon Bombers | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 510:645 | 79.07 | 4 |
| 18 | Richmond Tigers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 424:783 | 54.15 | 0 |
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