Brisbane Lions vs Adelaide Crows preview and teams – AFL 2013 Round 2

Today’s third AFL Round 2 match is between Brisbane Lions and Adelaide Crows. The opening bounce is set to commence at 3:40pm local times with the game to be played at the Gabba. The away team Adelaide are the current favourites for the match in the odds. View our preview and teams for the game between Brisbane Lions and Adelaide Crows.
Round: Round 2, 3:40 PM April 06, 2013
Stadium: Gabba
Weather: 25° A few showers

Odds:

Brisbane Lions $2.05 vs Adelaide Crows $1.80 at Sportsbet Australia

Brisbane Lions $2.02 vs Adelaide Crows $1.81 at Luxbet Australia

Preview:

LAST FIVE TIMES
R21, 2012, Brisbane 13.17 (95) d Adelaide 12.13 (85) at the Gabba
R20, 2011, Adelaide 16.14 (110) d Brisbane 16.9 (105) at the Gabba
R10, 2011, Brisbane 15.11 (101) d Adelaide 8.13 (61) at AAMI Stadium
R20, 2010, Adelaide 15.14 (104) d Brisbane 13.19 (97) at the Gabba
R9, 2010, Adelaide 13.15 (93) d Brisbane 11.15 (81) at AAMI Stadium

THE SIX POINTS
1. The Lions have fond memories of the last time they met Adelaide at the Gabba, reversing a 38-point deficit to win by 10 points in round 21, last season.

2. Despite the Lions winning the total possession, contested possession and tackle counts (and having more scoring shots) in round 21, the Crows slightly edged the inside-50s, 58 to 56.

3. These teams have a recent history of close encounters. The Lions have won three of the last five, with four of those matches decided by 12 points or less.

4. This will be the 35th clash between the clubs and nothing separates them – 17 wins each.

5. At the Gabba there have been 19 previous contests with the Lions holding the advantage, winning 11 games to eight.

6. In 2012 the Lions won six of their 11 matches at the Gabba, while the Crows won five of their 10 matches outside of Adelaide.

Teams:

Brisbane Lions: