# Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast SUNS — AFL Round 23 2026 AI Prediction by Alphr

## Who will win Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast SUNS?

Alphr's AFL model makes Brisbane Lions a clear 85% favourite over Gold Coast SUNS in Round 23. Predicted result: Brisbane Lions by 35 in a low-scoring game (169 total, under the 189.5 line). **Confidence: High.** Brisbane Lions lead on ELO Rating, Recent Form and Forward Line.

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### Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast SUNS
Sat, 15 Aug, 04:15 pm AEST · Gabba · Round 23

**The model's call**
- **Head to Head:** Brisbane Lions to win @ $1.18 (edge +30.0%) — model probability 85.1%
- **Line / Spread:** Brisbane Lions -32.5 @ $1.89 (edge +2.1%)
- **Margin Band:** Brisbane Lions 1-39 @ $3.30 (edge +0.0%)
- **Total (Over/Under):** Under 189.5 @ $1.87 (edge +1.5%)
- Predicted margin: Brisbane Lions by 35 · Predicted total: 169

### Match Overview

The model is firm on Brisbane Lions here: 85% to see off Gold Coast SUNS. The heaviest factor is the ratings gap: Brisbane Lions sit 331 ELO points clear, 1706 to 1375. Form leans Brisbane Lions's way: 4 from their last 5, against 1 for Gold Coast SUNS.

Brisbane Lions own the matchup too, leading 6 of 7 factors including ELO Rating, Recent Form and Forward Line. The margin model has Brisbane Lions by 34.6, with the two sides combining for about 169. Brisbane Lions to win, and win clearly. The model isn't hedging.

### Recent Form (Last 5)

| Brisbane Lions | Stat | Gold Coast SUNS |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | Wins (Last 5) | 1.0 |
| 114.2pts | Avg Score | 79.6pts |
| 81.4pts | Avg Conceded | 101.2pts |
| 32.8pts | Avg Margin | -21.6pts |
| 390.6 | Disposals | 356.8 |
| 50.0 | Inside 50s | 50.0 |
| 48.2 | Tackles | 50.2 |
| 38.4 | Clearances | 36.0 |

### Form & History

_Last 5 games, oldest → newest._

| Team | Last 5 | Avg Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Lions | R18 W · R19 W · R20 W · R21 L · R22 W | 114.2 |
| Gold Coast SUNS | R18 L · R19 L · R20 L · R21 L · R22 W | 79.6 |

### Common questions

**What's the predicted score?** A low-scoring Brisbane Lions win, around 102–67 (total ~169 — under the 189.5 line).

**Will it be high-scoring?** Unlikely — the model leans under the 189.5 line (model projects 169).

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Last updated: 2026-08-13 09:50 UTC (latest tip update)