Brisbane Lions vs Richmond Football Club Prediction: An Exciting Start to the Elimination Play Offs

With top eight teams making it into the playoff qualifiers for the AFL Final Series 2022, we have some thrilling action coming up. Talking about Brisbane, they finished their league stage on 6th spot with 15 wins and 60 points. On the other hand, Richmond Football Club finished 7th with 54 points from its 22 games played. Richmond won the fixture when these two played in the league round match (104-97). Going in the contest, Richmond will be the favorite to win.

Going in the game tomorrow, Brisbane is coming off a decent win against Fremantle (76-27) in the AFLW series game. In order to strengthen their side and add more experience to their ranks, Brisbane Lions is likely to make a few changes for tomorrow, which includes Deven Robertson and Darcy Wilmot making comebacks. However, Cam Rayner, Jarryd Lyons, and Noah Answerth will be missing out on the contest. Brisbane is dangerous because they scored 20.8 points per game from forwarding 50 chains, ranked first in the overall AFL stats. Moreover, in the last four games, Brisbane has won the centre bounce clearance by six per game. 

Going in the game, Richmond Tigers is demonstrating decent gameplay and overall form in the contest. In its last game, Richmond Tigers managed to thrash Essendon Football Club by a 75-141 score line. Richmond Tigers have inducted Dustin Martin in the side for the upcoming game, whereas Shane Edwards and Jason Castagna will be rested. Richmond has won 31.3% of their offensive one-on-one contests, which is the best percentage in the AFL season. Moreover, it has scored 49 points per game from forwarding chains and defensively has conceded 32.6 points per game.

With Liam Baker who finished with 26 disposals, 10 intercept possessions, and overall, 10 score involvements, the Tigers seem favorites to win. Along with Liam, Dion Prestia is averaging 3.6 centre bounce clearances, which is 4th best in the AFL this season. The game total is expected to be under 150, and Richmond to win. 

• Richmond Tigers to Win for 1.7
• Total Under 152.5 for 4.6
• Total Under 152.5 for 4.6