Brisbane Lions vs Melbourne Demons: Prediction for the match on 18 May 2025

Brisbane Lions vs Melbourne Demons: Prediction and Odds on the Match on May 18, 2025

The Gabba will be the venue for Australian Football League round ten encounter between Brisbane Lions and Melbourne Demons. The two teams could not secure a win in their last weekend encounter and will eye a win in this one. How will this contest unfold? Below, I preview this game and offer best betting opportunities. 

Brisbane Lions: Form and Statistics

Brisbane Lions have been solid this season and their performance against the struggling North Melbourne Kangaroos looks unexplainable. However, despite being held to a 71-71 draw in that contest, it was not expected to stop them from being the favourites in this fixture. In the meantime, Brisbane Lions have lost only once in their last nine league matches, coming against the league leading Collingwood Magpies. With 30 points, Brisbane Lions are seated second spot with a 112.94 percentage and two points behind the Magpies. 

Brisbane Lions Team News and Lineup

Jarrod Berry will miss the match after suffering a concussion last week. However, Keiden Coleman could be part of the first team list after a knee reconstruction after managing minutes in the VFL.

Brisbane Lions Team List

B: D.Zorko, J.Payne, R.Lester

HB: N.Answerth, H.Andrews - C, D.Wilmot

C: J.Fletcher, H.McCluggage, Z.Bailey

HF: C.Cameron, E.Hipwood, W.Ashcroft

F: C.Rayner, L.Morris, C.Ah Chee

FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Dunkley, L.Neale

Interchange: K.Lohmann, D.Robertson, L.Ashcroft, K.Coleman, T.Gallop, D.Gardiner, D.Fort

In: D.Robertson, K.Coleman, T.Gallop, C.McKenna

Out: J.Berry (Injured)

Melbourne Demons: Form and Statistics

The Melbourne Demons had a solid start from the end of April to beginning of May but then struggled against the Hawthorn Hawks last weekend. In that encounter, this team lost 59-91, struggling in the first and final quarters. However, prior encounters saw the Melbourne Demons secure wins over Fremantle Dockers, Richmond Tigers and West Coast Eagles. Ahead of this game, the Melbourne Demons have 12 points from nine league games, leaving them seated 15th in the standings. 

Melbourne Demons Team News and Lineup

Jake Melksham is back with the squad after some fitness concerns which saw him miss the game against the Hawthorn Hawks last weekend. One of Jacob van Rooyen or Matt Jeffersson is expected to be excluded from the list for Melksham.

Melbourne Demons Team List

B: J.Bowey, S.May, C.Salem

HB: J.McVee, T.McDonald, T.Rivers

C: C.Windsor, C.Petracca, E.Langdon

HF: H.Sharp, B.Fritsch, T.Sparrow

F: C.Spargo, J.Melksham, K.Pickett

FOLL: M.Gawn - C, C.Oliver, H.Langford

Interchange: D.Turner, B.Laurie, X.Lindsay, B.Howes, T.Fullarton, K.Chandler, A.Johnson

In: J.Melksham, B.Laurie, B.Howes, T.Fullarton, H.Petty, A.Johnson

Out: J.van Rooyen (Omitted), K.Tholstrup (Omitted), M.Jefferson (Omitted)

Brisbane Lions vs Melbourne Demons Blues Betting Tips & Odds

• The Brisbane Lions have won four of their last five matches at Gabba stadium. At home, this team comes in as favourites with odds at 1.14 on Bet365 bookmaker.
• The Brisbane Lions have scored over 100 points in three of their last six matches. As favourites, over 101.5 points is available for Brisbane Lions in this fixture with 1.88 odds on 1Xbet.
• Despite losing their last match, the Melbourne Demons have won three of their last four games. They have a chance to bounce back to winning ways with 5.00 odds on Betway.
• The Melbourne Demons have scored 100+ points in two of their last four matches. Over 69.5 points for the Demons is available on Betway with odds at 1.85.

Brisbane Lions vs Melbourne Demons Match Prediction 18 May 2025

The Brisbane Lions should dominate this game without much issue as I expect them to step up from their poor performance against the North Melbourne Kangaroos last weekend. However, despite a defeat against the Hawthorn Hawks last weekend, it is also difficult to write them off after just one game. In the meantime, the two teams have their weaknesses, but the attacking level of the Lions is brilliant which could be a big difference for them in this game. Therefore, I feel the Melbourne Demons will struggle to get within the line in this game

Our match prediction: is handicap W1(-24.5) with odds at 1.60 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip: is under 172.5 points with odds at 1.89 on Bet36 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction: is Brisbane Lions over 101.5 points with odds at 1.85 on Betway bookmaker.