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On August 16, 2026, the Western Bulldogs will host the Carlton Blues in a highly anticipated clash in the AFL. Both teams come into this match showcasing similar recent form, with each securing three victories in their last five outings. This closely contested matchup is expected to reflect the competitive nature of both squads.
The Bulldogs, playing at home, will look to exploit their strong forward structure and utilize their pace on the wings to create scoring opportunities. Conversely, the Blues have demonstrated solid defensive organization and quick counter-attacking play, which could challenge the Bulldogs’ backline.
Bookmakers currently favor the Bulldogs slightly with odds of 2.00 for a home win, while the Blues are priced at 1.82 for an away victory. Our model indicates a narrow edge to the Blues, with a predicted probability of 51.2% for an away win compared to 48.8% for a home triumph.
In what promises to be an exciting encounter, both teams have the capability to control the tempo and decide the outcome. While recent performances suggest a close match-up, the result remains uncertain as both teams vie for crucial points.
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| Western 43.5% |
Draw 3.6% |
Carlton 52.9% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.05 | 75.00 | 1.70 | |
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2.03 | 1.7 |
Latest Results
| 06.08.26 Western Bulldogs – North Melbourne Kangaroos – 77:100 31.07.26 Fremantle Dockers – Western Bulldogs – 78:41 25.07.26 Western Bulldogs – Richmond Tigers – 105:48 19.07.26 Gold Coast Suns – Western Bulldogs – 68:77 11.07.26 Western Bulldogs – West Coast Eagles – 86:70 |
09.08.26 St Kilda Saints – Carlton Blues – 62:106 01.08.26 Carlton Blues – Brisbane Lions – 154:78 24.07.26 Carlton Blues – Gold Coast Suns – 110:97 18.07.26 Collingwood Magpies – Carlton Blues – 90:69 11.07.26 Carlton Blues – Hawthorn Hawks – 39:103 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 16.05.26 Carlton Blues – Western Bulldogs – 74:62 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 |
Standings
2026
| Pl | W | D | L | %% | Pts | |||
| 1 | Fremantle Dockers | 21 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 2092:1459 | 143.39 | 72 |
| 2 | Sydney Swans | 21 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 2308:1723 | 133.95 | 64 |
| 3 | Hawthorn Hawks | 21 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 2061:1744 | 118.18 | 58 |
| 4 | Brisbane Lions | 21 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 2245:1905 | 117.85 | 56 |
| 5 | Adelaide Crows | 21 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 1924:1636 | 117.60 | 56 |
| 6 | Melbourne Demons | 21 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 2082:1935 | 107.60 | 56 |
| 7 | Geelong Cats | 21 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 2097:1739 | 120.59 | 52 |
| 8 | Collingwood Magpies | 21 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 1833:1723 | 106.38 | 50 |
| 9 | Western Bulldogs | 21 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 1711:1823 | 93.86 | 48 |
| 10 | Carlton Blues | 21 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 1806:1814 | 99.56 | 44 |
| 11 | St Kilda Saints | 21 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 1856:1826 | 101.64 | 36 |
| 12 | GWS Giants | 21 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 1861:1881 | 98.94 | 36 |
| 13 | North Melbourne | 21 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 1752:1927 | 90.92 | 36 |
| 14 | Gold Coast Suns | 21 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 1855:1953 | 94.98 | 32 |
| 15 | Port Adelaide Power | 21 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 1643:1821 | 90.23 | 24 |
| 16 | West Coast Eagles | 21 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1513:2115 | 71.54 | 16 |
| 17 | Richmond Tigers | 21 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1362:2146 | 63.47 | 12 |
| 18 | Essendon Bombers | 21 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1430:2261 | 63.25 | 8 |
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