The Gabba will play host to Saturday's Round 5 AFL game between Brisbane Lions and Essendon Bombers. The game kicks off at 7:25 pm with Brisbane Lions heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Brisbane Lions vs. Essendon Bombers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday April 17, 2021 at 7:25 pm
Where: The Gabba
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Brisbane Lions vs Essendon Bombers Odds
Brisbane Lions vs Essendon Bombers Preview
Over (175.5) – Total Game Points – Over/Under – $1.88
Each of Brisbane’s last five matches at the Gabba have gone OVER the total match points line.
Brisbane – Head to Head – $1.29
Brisbane has won 10 of its last 12 matches at the Gabba.
Brisbane (-24.5) – Line – $1.90
Essendon has failed to cover the line in five of its last six interstate matches.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Brisbane Lions to win at $1.25 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Joe Daniher at $8.00.
Brisbane Lions vs Essendon Bombers Teams
LIONS
B: D.Rich, H.Andrews, C.Ah Chee
HB: D.Gardiner, M.Adams, G.Birchall
C: H.McCluggage, D.Zorko, M.Robinson
HF: Z.Bailey, J.Daniher, L.McCarthy
F: D.McStay, E.Hipwood, C.Cameron
FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Lyons, L.Neale
I/C: J.Berry, J.Prior, R.Lester, B.Starcevich
EMG: D.Robertson, E.Smith, T.Berry, T.Fullarton
IN: D.McStay, J.Prior
OUT: T.Berry, D.Robertson, T.Fullarton (all omitted)
BOMBERS
B: J.Laverde, Z.Reid, A.Francis
HB: M.Redman, J.Ridley, D.Heppell
C: Z.Merrett, K.Langford, D.Smith
HF: A.Waterman, H.Jones, W.Snelling
F: A.Perkins, C.Hooker, A.McDonald-Tipungwuti
FOLL: N.Cox, A.McGrath, B.Ham
I/C: N.Hind, D.Parish, P.Wright, J.Stringer
EMG: M.Guelfi, N.Cahill, A.Phillips, D.Zaharakis
IN: Z.Reid, M.Redman
OUT: M.Guelfi, D.Zaharakis, B.Zerk-Thatcher (all omitted)
