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As the AFL season heats up, the Adelaide Crows are set to face the Carlton Blues on April 9, 2026, at the Crows’ home ground. Both teams arrive at this matchup with a similar recent form, each claiming victory in only 1 of their last 3 matches, suggesting a potential struggle to find consistency.
Adelaide Crows will look to leverage their home-ground advantage, where they have historically performed well. Their tactical strengths lie in their aggressive forward play, aiming to capitalize on scoring opportunities. However, their recent form suggests some challenges in midfield dominance, which will be pivotal against Carlton.
On the other hand, the Carlton Blues have shown flashes of capability, particularly in their ability to create space and transition quickly from defense to attack. This speed could put pressure on the Crows’ defensive setup, potentially turning the tide in their favor if executed effectively.
Bookmakers currently favor Adelaide at odds of 1.23 for a win, while Carlton stands at 4.2. While the Crows are expected to perform well at home, the unpredictability of both teams’ recent performances makes this a contest to watch closely. As always in AFL, the match could swing in favor of either side, depending on execution and discipline on the day.
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| Adelaide 76.3% |
Carlton 23.7% |
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Betting Odds
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1.22 | 3.7 |
Latest Results
| 26.03.26 Geelong Cats – Adelaide Crows – 68:60 20.03.26 Adelaide Crows – Western Bulldogs – 88:94 14.03.26 Collingwood Magpies – Adelaide Crows – 79:93 12.09.25 Adelaide Crows – Hawthorn Hawks – 67:101 04.09.25 Adelaide Crows – Collingwood Magpies – 55:79 |
29.03.26 Carlton Blues – Melbourne Demons – 77:100 12.03.26 Carlton Blues – Richmond Tigers – 75:71 05.03.26 Sydney Swans – Carlton Blues – 132:69 21.08.25 Essendon Bombers – Carlton Blues – 56:90 15.08.25 Carlton Blues – Port Adelaide Power – 118:64 |
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Latest Head To Head
| 03.05.25 Adelaide Crows – Carlton Blues – 110:50 13.04.24 Carlton Blues – Adelaide Crows – 98:100 13.04.23 Adelaide Crows – Carlton Blues – 118:62 30.07.22 Adelaide Crows – Carlton Blues – 84:55 08.05.22 Carlton Blues – Adelaide Crows – 116:68 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | %% | Pts | |||
| 1 | Gold Coast Suns | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 384:201 | 191.04 | 12 |
| 2 | Western Bulldogs | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 339:247 | 137.25 | 12 |
| 3 | Fremantle Dockers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 321:223 | 143.95 | 8 |
| 4 | Sydney Swans | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 318:228 | 139.47 | 8 |
| 5 | Hawthorn Hawks | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 339:287 | 118.12 | 8 |
| 6 | North Melbourne | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 288:247 | 116.60 | 8 |
| 7 | Brisbane Lions | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 398:360 | 110.56 | 8 |
| 8 | Melbourne Demons | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 290:302 | 96.03 | 8 |
| 9 | Collingwood Magpies | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 309:332 | 93.07 | 8 |
| 10 | West Coast Eagles | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 275:315 | 87.30 | 8 |
| 11 | Geelong Cats | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 247:285 | 86.67 | 8 |
| 12 | Port Adelaide Power | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 290:275 | 105.45 | 4 |
| 13 | Adelaide Crows | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 241:241 | 100.00 | 4 |
| 14 | St Kilda Saints | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 331:385 | 85.97 | 4 |
| 15 | GWS Giants | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 303:394 | 76.90 | 4 |
| 16 | Carlton Blues | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 221:303 | 72.94 | 4 |
| 17 | Essendon Bombers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 222:359 | 61.84 | 0 |
| 18 | Richmond Tigers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 174:306 | 56.86 | 0 |
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