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Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns Prediction & Preview - AFLW Round 8 2026
A free, data-led AFLW preview built from real results: head-to-head history, recent form and the players to watch on each side.
Match details
Our prediction: Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns
Brisbane Lions by 13-24
Model score: Brisbane Lions 53 to 31 Gold Coast Suns
Total points: the model's 84-point expected total sits in line with a typical AFLW game (~80 combined points).
How this works: the model averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games, up to the end of 2025, matches attack against defence, and adds a 2-point home-ground adjustment. A data lean, not a certainty: list changes, injuries and team news all move it.
What the numbers say
Across their last 3 meetings it is Brisbane Lions 3, Gold Coast Suns 0, averaging 82.7 combined points per game. Brisbane Lions won 4 of their last 5 on record. Gold Coast Suns won 1 of their last 5.
Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns head-to-head
Last 3 meetings: Brisbane Lions 3, Gold Coast Suns 0, averaging 82.7 combined points per game.
Form guide: last 5 completed games
Most recent results on record, up to the end of 2025.
- 16 to 56 @ North Melbourne Kangaroos29 Nov 2025
- 67 to 32 v Carlton Blues22 Nov 2025
- 56 to 43 @ Melbourne Demons9 Nov 2025
- 52 to 32 @ Collingwood Magpies2 Nov 2025
- 45 to 36 v Melbourne Demons25 Oct 2025
- 39 to 25 @ Richmond Tigers1 Nov 2025
- 24 to 39 v Collingwood Magpies26 Oct 2025
- 6 to 72 v Western Bulldogs19 Oct 2025
- 37 to 60 @ Hawthorn Hawks11 Oct 2025
- 15 to 83 v Brisbane Lions4 Oct 2025
Players to watch: 2025 averages
Ranked on 2025 GDS fantasy average. Squads change between seasons, so treat this as a guide to who carried each club last time out.
Brisbane Lions
- Alexandra Anderson
102.3 GDS avg · 24.5 disposals · 0.3 goals · 2.6 marks · 4.7 tackles (15 games)
- Isabel Dawes
92.9 GDS avg · 20.3 disposals · 0.0 goals · 2.4 marks · 5.9 tackles (15 games)
- Courtney Hodder
86.8 GDS avg · 15.4 disposals · 1.0 goals · 1.9 marks · 6.2 tackles (14 games)
- Sophie Conway
81.7 GDS avg · 16.8 disposals · 0.3 goals · 3.1 marks · 3.8 tackles (15 games)
Gold Coast Suns
- Charlie Rowbottom
117.5 GDS avg · 27.6 disposals · 0.1 goals · 3.4 marks · 6.4 tackles (11 games)
- Niamh McLaughlin
96.0 GDS avg · 23.3 disposals · 0.2 goals · 3.7 marks · 1.4 tackles (12 games)
- Lucy Single
95.3 GDS avg · 19.8 disposals · 0.1 goals · 1.5 marks · 6.5 tackles (12 games)
- Lily Mithen
74.8 GDS avg · 14.9 disposals · 0.0 goals · 2.9 marks · 4.4 tackles (12 games)
AFLW Round 8 2026 preview questions
Who will win Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns?
Our form model favours Brisbane Lions by 13-24 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Brisbane Lions 53 to 31 Gold Coast Suns.
What is the Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns prediction for AFLW Round 8 2026?
Our form model favours Brisbane Lions by 13-24 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of Brisbane Lions 53 to 31 Gold Coast Suns. The model expects about 84 combined points, in line with a typical AFLW game (around 80). It averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games and adds a small home-ground adjustment.
When and where is Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns?
Brisbane Lions host Gold Coast Suns in AFLW Round 8, 2026 on Saturday 3 Oct 2026, 5:05pm at Brighton Homes Arena. Times are local to the venue.
What is the Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns head-to-head record?
Across their last 3 meetings between 2023 and 2025 it is Brisbane Lions 3, Gold Coast Suns 0. Those games averaged 82.7 combined points.
Which players should I watch in Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns?
On 2025 fantasy averages, Alexandra Anderson for Brisbane Lions and Charlie Rowbottom for Gold Coast Suns. The preview lists the top four per club with disposals, goals, marks and tackles per game, and every name links to that player's full stats page.
Is this Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for Brisbane Lions vs Gold Coast Suns are free and need no account. Stats Lab members get the deeper fantasy and matchup analysis tools on top.
More this round: every fixture is listed on the AFLW match previews page, with deeper club data on the Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.