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West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions Prediction & Preview - AFLW Round 5 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: West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions
Brisbane Lions by 1-12
Model score: West Coast Eagles 36 to 44 Brisbane Lions
Total points: the model's 80-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 1 meetings it is West Coast Eagles 0, Brisbane Lions 1, averaging 77 combined points per game. West Coast Eagles won 1 of their last 5 on record. Brisbane Lions won 4 of their last 5.
West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions head-to-head
Last 1 meetings: West Coast Eagles 0, Brisbane Lions 1, averaging 77 combined points per game.
Form guide: last 5 completed games
Most recent results on record, up to the end of 2025.
- 19 to 60 @ Carlton Blues8 Nov 2025
- 22 to 42 v Carlton Blues31 Oct 2025
- 26 to 43 @ Sydney Swans25 Oct 2025
- 50 to 19 v Geelong Cats17 Oct 2025
- 31 to 48 @ Adelaide Crows11 Oct 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
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.
West Coast Eagles
- Ella Roberts
120.7 GDS avg · 23.8 disposals · 0.7 goals · 3.8 marks · 7.3 tackles (12 games)
- Charlotte Thomas
80.2 GDS avg · 17.2 disposals · 0.1 goals · 3.2 marks · 2.8 tackles (13 games)
- Jaide Britton
75.8 GDS avg · 16.2 disposals · 0.2 goals · 2.0 marks · 4.6 tackles (13 games)
- Isabella Lewis
75.5 GDS avg · 16.5 disposals · 0.3 goals · 1.7 marks · 3.8 tackles (13 games)
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)
AFLW Round 5 2026 preview questions
Who will win West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions?
Our form model favours Brisbane Lions by 1-12 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of West Coast Eagles 36 to 44 Brisbane Lions.
What is the West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions prediction for AFLW Round 5 2026?
Our form model favours Brisbane Lions by 1-12 points from 2025 season results, from a model score of West Coast Eagles 36 to 44 Brisbane Lions. The model expects about 80 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 West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions?
West Coast Eagles host Brisbane Lions in AFLW Round 5, 2026 on Saturday 12 Sept 2026, 12:35pm at Mineral Resources Park. Times are local to the venue.
What is the West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions head-to-head record?
Across their last 1 meetings in 2024 it is West Coast Eagles 0, Brisbane Lions 1. Those games averaged 77 combined points.
Which players should I watch in West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions?
On 2025 fantasy averages, Ella Roberts for West Coast Eagles and Alexandra Anderson for Brisbane Lions. 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 West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions 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 West Coast Eagles and Brisbane Lions hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.