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As the Carlton Blues prepare to host the Western Bulldogs on May 16, 2026, both teams enter the match with contrasting recent forms. The Blues have struggled significantly in their last five outings, failing to secure a victory, which could weigh heavily on team morale and confidence. This run of poor performance may prompt Carlton to reassess their tactics, particularly in capitalizing on home advantage.
On the other hand, the Western Bulldogs have shown slightly better form, managing to clinch one win in their past five matches. Their ability to adapt and exploit their opponent’s weaknesses could be crucial in this contest. With the bookmakers favoring the Bulldogs at odds of 1.36 compared to the Blues’ odds of 3.2, the expectation is clear: the away team is considered more likely to secure a favorable result.
Statistical insights provide further context, with probability percentages indicating a 62.6% likelihood of a Bulldogs win against a 37.4% chance for a Carlton home victory. Both teams possess unique tactical strengths, but after analyzing current trends, the Bulldogs appear to be in the more advantageous position heading into this matchup. As always in sport, outcomes remain uncertain, making this clash one to watch.
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| Carlton 34.6% |
Western 65.4% |
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Betting Odds
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2.6 | 1.42 |
Latest Results
| 08.05.26 Brisbane Lions – Carlton Blues – 100:89 02.05.26 Carlton Blues – St Kilda Saints – 69:108 25.04.26 Fremantle Dockers – Carlton Blues – 103:89 16.04.26 Carlton Blues – Collingwood Magpies – 83:88 09.04.26 Adelaide Crows – Carlton Blues – 114:86 |
08.05.26 Port Adelaide Power – Western Bulldogs – 72:74 01.05.26 Western Bulldogs – Fremantle Dockers – 102:114 23.04.26 Western Bulldogs – Sydney Swans – 60:126 17.04.26 Geelong Cats – Western Bulldogs – 131:56 11.04.26 Hawthorn Hawks – Western Bulldogs – 104:64 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 28.03.25 Carlton Blues – Western Bulldogs – 75:83 13.07.24 Western Bulldogs – Carlton Blues – 100:86 13.05.23 Carlton Blues – Western Bulldogs – 59:79 24.03.22 Western Bulldogs – Carlton Blues – 90:102 09.05.21 Western Bulldogs – Carlton Blues – 107:91 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | %% | Pts | |||
| 1 | Sydney Swans | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1050:668 | 157.19 | 32 |
| 2 | Fremantle Dockers | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 846:643 | 131.57 | 32 |
| 3 | Hawthorn Hawks | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 902:772 | 116.84 | 26 |
| 4 | Brisbane Lions | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 962:773 | 124.45 | 24 |
| 5 | Geelong Cats | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 913:758 | 120.45 | 24 |
| 6 | Gold Coast Suns | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 895:755 | 118.54 | 24 |
| 7 | Melbourne Demons | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 811:809 | 100.25 | 20 |
| 8 | Western Bulldogs | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 794:859 | 92.43 | 20 |
| 9 | Collingwood Magpies | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 734:735 | 99.86 | 18 |
| 10 | St Kilda Saints | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 825:755 | 109.27 | 16 |
| 11 | North Melbourne | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 861:825 | 104.36 | 16 |
| 12 | Adelaide Crows | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 685:709 | 96.61 | 16 |
| 13 | GWS Giants | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 771:846 | 91.13 | 16 |
| 14 | Port Adelaide Power | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 775:708 | 109.46 | 12 |
| 15 | West Coast Eagles | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 557:939 | 59.32 | 8 |
| 16 | Carlton Blues | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 723:912 | 79.28 | 4 |
| 17 | Essendon Bombers | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 738:1028 | 71.79 | 4 |
| 18 | Richmond Tigers | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 523:871 | 60.05 | 4 |
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