17.07.2026 • Updated: 17.07.2026
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Prediction Collingwood Magpies vs Carlton Blues — 18.07.2026

Collingwood Magpies
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July 18, 2026
09:35
AFL Premiership
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Carlton Blues
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H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Total games 9
Total Goals Avg 156.89
Both teams scored 100%
83.22 Total average 73.67
Last 5 matches
16.04.2026 AFL Premier…
Carlton Blues
Collingwood Magpies
83 88
04.07.2025 AFL Premier…
Carlton Blues
Collingwood Magpies
59 115
03.04.2025 AFL Premier…
Collingwood Magpies
Carlton Blues
63 46
28.07.2023 AFL Premier…
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Carlton Blues
76 93
21.05.2023 AFL Premier…
Carlton Blues
Collingwood Magpies
57 85
Collingwood Magpies

Team Overview

In their latest AFL Premiership match, the Collingwood Magpies hosted the North Melbourne Kangaroos and secured a narrow victory with a final score of 89 to 85. This win continues their strong run of form as they aim to maintain their position in the league.

Carlton Blues

Team Overview

Carlton Blues faced Hawthorn Hawks in their last match, suffering a heavy defeat with a final score of 39 to 103. This loss continues a challenging period for the team in the AFL Premiership.

Teams Form Analysis

Both teams come into this match with a lack of recent competitive form, having not played in their last ten matches. This absence of recent performance data makes it challenging to assess their current capabilities accurately. However, historical data suggests that the home team has a strong advantage, having won 7 out of their last 9 encounters against the away team.

Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors

The home team has historically performed well at their venue, with a high win percentage against the away team. The away team has shown a tendency to struggle in away matches, which could be a significant factor in this matchup. The average goals scored per game in their head-to-head encounters is 156.89, indicating a potentially high-scoring affair.

Home Team — Away Team Prediction

  • Exact Score: 85 – 75
  • Q1: 20 – 15
  • Q2: 25 – 20
  • Q3: 20 – 25
  • Q4: 20 – 15
  • Total points: 160
  • Winning margin: 10
  • Disposals: 370 – 350
  • Kicks: 210 – 190
  • Handballs: 160 – 160
  • Total Clearances: 35 – 30
  • Marks: 100 – 90
  • Tackles: 60 – 55
  • Hitouts: 30 – 25
  • Goal Assists: 10 – 8
  • Free Kicks: 15 – 18

The home team is expected to utilize their home ground advantage effectively, focusing on maintaining possession and creating scoring opportunities through their midfielders. The away team will need to capitalize on counter-attacks and aim for a strong defensive setup to limit the home team's scoring chances.

3 Reasons Why Home Team Will Win

  • Home Advantage: The home team has a strong win percentage at their venue, which historically boosts their performance.
  • Head-to-Head Record: The home team has won 7 out of the last 9 encounters against the away team, indicating a psychological edge.
  • Scoring Trends: The average goals scored in their past matches suggest a high-scoring game, favoring the home team's offensive capabilities.
Match Prediction
Date Match W Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Σ ±
18.07.2026 09:35 AFL Premiership
Collingwood Magpies
Carlton Blues
85 75
20 15
25 20
20 25
20 15
160
+10 -10
AFL Stats Forecast
Metric
Disposals 370 350
Kicks 210 190
Handballs 160 160
Total Clearances 35 30
Marks 100 90
Tackles 60 55
Hitouts 30 25
Goal Assists 10 8
Free Kicks 15 18