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As the Port Adelaide Power prepare to host the Carlton Blues on May 23, 2026, the upcoming clash promises to be a critical contest in the AFL calendar. Analyzing recent form, Port Adelaide has secured victory in only 1 of their last 5 matches, suggesting a need for improved performance to bolster their standings. Conversely, Carlton is grappling with a more concerning run, having failed to win any of their last 5 encounters. This trend reveals troubling inconsistencies that the Blues will strive to rectify as they seek an upset victory on the road.
Tactically, Port Adelaide may leverage their home advantage, where crowd support and familiar conditions typically enhance performance. Despite the underwhelming results, their capacity for explosive play and pressure tactics could pose challenges for a Carlton side struggling for form and confidence. Meanwhile, Carlton’s quest for a turnaround may hinge on disciplined defense and capitalizing on any lapses from their opponents.
Bookmakers reflect these dynamics, offering odds of 1.52 for a Port Adelaide win against 2.55 for Carlton. With a predicted 60.1% probability of a home victory and 39.9% for the away team, the outcome remains uncertain. Fans can anticipate a tightly contested match where both teams will be eager to redefine their trajectories.
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| Port Adelaide 64% |
Carlton 36% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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1.45 | 2.5 |
Latest Results
| 15.05.26 Gold Coast Suns – Port Adelaide Power – 98:73 08.05.26 Port Adelaide Power – Western Bulldogs – 72:74 01.05.26 Adelaide Crows – Port Adelaide Power – 76:75 25.04.26 Port Adelaide Power – Geelong Cats – 95:65 18.04.26 Hawthorn Hawks – Port Adelaide Power – 89:86 |
16.05.26 Carlton Blues – Western Bulldogs – 74:62 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 15.08.25 Carlton Blues – Port Adelaide Power – 118:64 26.06.25 Port Adelaide Power – Carlton Blues – 110:60 26.07.24 Carlton Blues – Port Adelaide Power – 65:79 30.05.24 Port Adelaide Power – Carlton Blues – 71:107 15.07.23 Carlton Blues – Port Adelaide Power – 122:72 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | %% | Pts | |||
| 1 | Sydney Swans | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1131:743 | 152.22 | 36 |
| 2 | Fremantle Dockers | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 846:643 | 131.57 | 32 |
| 3 | Geelong Cats | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1030:834 | 123.50 | 28 |
| 4 | Gold Coast Suns | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 993:828 | 119.93 | 28 |
| 5 | Melbourne Demons | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1030:957 | 107.63 | 28 |
| 6 | Hawthorn Hawks | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 983:892 | 110.20 | 26 |
| 7 | Brisbane Lions | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1038:890 | 116.63 | 24 |
| 8 | Adelaide Crows | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 916:835 | 109.70 | 24 |
| 9 | Western Bulldogs | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 856:933 | 91.75 | 20 |
| 10 | Collingwood Magpies | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 809:816 | 99.14 | 18 |
| 11 | St Kilda Saints | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 825:755 | 109.27 | 16 |
| 12 | North Melbourne | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 926:958 | 96.66 | 16 |
| 13 | GWS Giants | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 771:846 | 91.13 | 16 |
| 14 | Port Adelaide Power | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 848:806 | 105.21 | 12 |
| 15 | Carlton Blues | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 797:974 | 81.83 | 8 |
| 16 | West Coast Eagles | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 624:1038 | 60.12 | 8 |
| 17 | Essendon Bombers | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 738:1028 | 71.79 | 4 |
| 18 | Richmond Tigers | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 584:969 | 60.27 | 4 |
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