Brisbane Lions vs GWS Giants Prediction: The two teams are in hot form

The Gabba will host the AFL encounter between the Brisbane Lions and GWS Giants. The two teams are on an incredible run of games heading into this fixture. Which team gets the win in this one?

The Brisbane Lions keep showing they are up to the task and ready to challenge for the AFL title every weekend. Last week against the St Kilda Saints, the Brisbane Lions pulled off an 85-margin win in a 39-124 win in what was a road game. However, with that win, Brisbane Lions have a record of nine consecutive wins in a row. In that run of games, this team defeated league-leading Sydney Swans and third-placed Port Adelaide Power. The Brisbane Lions have a 2-point gap separating them from clinching the top spot, and a win here will see them keep the pressure high. 

The GWS Giants remain solid once again, and they can not afford to drop form despite being on the road in this fixture. Last weekend against the Hawthorn Hawks, the GWS Giants extended their run of wins to five in a game that ended with 84-82 with a tight scoreline. In prior games, this team defeated Carlton Blues, Richmond Tigers, Gold Coast Suns and Melbourne Demons. With 52 points from the first 20 games of the season, the GWS Giants are four points adrift of first placed Sydney Swans as they are presently seated fourth in the standings.

The two teams have been very decent in recent weeks, and there is no doubt there are a lot of expectations from them in this game. The Brisbane Lions at home are favorites and are the better team. However, the GWS Giants have shown they can not be written off, looking at the gap between these sides in the league. While I expect a lot of offensive play here, taking the road team to close the odds is the best option in this game 22 encounter.