Sydney Swans vs Carlton Blues predictions, Mar 05, 2026

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On March 5, 2026, the Sydney Swans will host the Carlton Blues in what promises to be an intriguing clash in the AFL. Both teams enter the match still seeking their first victory of the season, leaving them eager to get their campaigns underway.

The Swans will look to leverage their home advantage at the SCG, where they often display a high-pressure game style designed to disrupt opposition flow. Historically, the Swans excel in capitalizing on their forward entries, but they will need to sharpen their conversion rates against a Carlton outfit that traditionally showcases a robust defensive structure.

Carlton, meanwhile, is known for their counter-attacking prowess and midfield depth, which could pose challenges for a Sydney side that has struggled in recent encounters. While neither team has found form yet, the Blues may exploit the Swans’ weaknesses to snatch a crucial away win.

Bookmakers have installed the Swans as the favorites at odds of 1.3 against Carlton’s 3.38, suggesting a belief in their home ground advantage. However, with both sides still in search of momentum, the outcome remains uncertain. Fans can expect a competitive match where tactics and execution will be key.

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Sydney 72.3%

Carlton 27.7%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.28		3.25
	1.3		3.38

Latest Results

23.08.25 West Coast Eagles – Sydney Swans – 51:118 17.08.25 Sydney Swans – Geelong Cats – 68:111 09.08.25 Brisbane Lions – Sydney Swans – 90:92 02.08.25 Sydney Swans – Essendon Bombers – 68:54 25.07.25 Greater Western Sydney Giants – Sydney Swans – 102:58

21.08.25 Essendon Bombers – Carlton Blues – 56:90 15.08.25 Carlton Blues – Port Adelaide Power – 118:64 09.08.25 Carlton Blues – Gold Coast Suns – 74:93 03.08.25 Fremantle Dockers – Carlton Blues – 94:67 24.07.25 Hawthorn Hawks – Carlton Blues – 85:61

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sydney won 4.

In this match, Sydney is seen as the favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Sydney won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 1829:1327. (average 91.5:66.4).

Including home matches between the teams, Sydney won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 1229:783. (average 94.5:60.2).

Latest Head To Head

16.05.25 Sydney Swans – Carlton Blues – 78:62 17.05.24 Sydney Swans – Carlton Blues – 117:65 08.09.23 Carlton Blues – Sydney Swans – 74:68 26.05.23 Sydney Swans – Carlton Blues – 77:51 03.03.23 Sydney Swans – Carlton Blues – 97:54

Standings

2026

		Pl	W	D	L		%%	Pts
1	Adelaide Crows	0	0	0	0	0:0	–	0
2	Brisbane Lions	0	0	0	0	0:0	–	0
3	Carlton Blues	0	0	0	0	0:0	–	0
4	Collingwood Magpies	0	0	0	0	0:0	–	0
5	Essendon Bombers	0	0	0	0	0:0	–	0
6	Fremantle Dockers	0	0	0	0	0:0	–	0
7	Geelong Cats	0	0	0	0	0:0	–	0
8	Hawthorn Hawks	0	0	0	0	0:0	–	0
9	Melbourne Demons	0	0	0	0	0:0	–	0
10	North Melbourne	0	0	0	0	0:0	–	0
11	Port Adelaide Power	0	0	0	0	0:0	–	0
12	Richmond Tigers	0	0	0	0	0:0	–	0
13	St Kilda Saints	0	0	0	0	0:0	–	0
14	Sydney Swans	0	0	0	0	0:0	–	0
15	West Coast Eagles	0	0	0	0	0:0	–	0
16	Western Bulldogs	0	0	0	0	0:0	–	0
17	Gold Coast Suns	0	0	0	0	0:0	–	0
18	GWS Giants	0	0	0	0	0:0	–	0

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