Carlton VS Melbourne

Carlton Blues vs Melbourne Demons

96.7 – 89.6

Model Predicted Score — Carlton by 8.2

Sunday 12 April 2026 · 4:40pm AEST · MCG · Round 3 AFL 2026
Spread Edge: 12.2% Total Edge: 20.1%
Statistical Comparison

Key Stats Dashboard

Carlton (green) vs Melbourne (gold)

85.6
Avg Score (L5)
81.4
91.0
Avg Conceded (L5)
94.6
360.2
Disposals
383.4
38.6
Clearances
32.8
44.4
Inside 50s
42.6
Head-to-Head

Recent Meetings

Last 5 matches: Carlton 2-3 · Avg margin: -4.2

SeasonRoundScoreMarginResult
2025 R14 W32 +32 W
2024 R22 L43 -43 L
2024 R4 L26 -26 L
2023 R23 W20 +20 W
2023 R8 L24 -24 L
Form Guide

Last 5 Results

Carlton
LWLLW
Avg Scored85.6
Avg Conceded91.0
Avg Margin-5.4
Melbourne
WWLLL
Avg Scored81.4
Avg Conceded94.6
Avg Margin-13.2

Carlton have been inconsistent in recent form, averaging 85.6 points scored and 91.0 conceded (-5.4 margin). Melbourne come in with inconsistent form, averaging 81.4 scored and 94.6 conceded (-13.2 margin).

Matchup Analysis

Key Matchup Factors

Top statistical advantages from our model

Clearances
Carlton 38.6 vs Melbourne 32.8 against
Carlton +5.8
Disposals
Melbourne 383.4 vs Carlton 360.2 against
Melbourne +23.2
Inside 50s
Carlton 44.4 vs Melbourne 42.6 for
Even +1.8
Player Markets

Player Props & Watch List

Model disposal leans and standout performers

PlayerTeamLineModelLean
Max Gawn Melbourne U21.5 20.3 UNDER -1.2

H2H Standout Performers

Tom McDonald (Melbourne)
5 goals R22 2024
Charlie Curnow (Carlton)
4 goals R23 2023, 3 goals R4 2024
Sam Walsh (Carlton)
34 disp R22 2024, 29 disp R14 2025
Jack Viney (Melbourne)
32 disposals R14 2025
Our Verdict

Prediction & Best Bet

Predicted Score
96.7 – 89.6
Best Bet
Carlton -2.5 & Over 170.5
STRONG VALUE
Confidence: 84%

This is a genuine rivalry clash with plenty of value on offer. The market has Carlton as just 2.5-point favourites, but our model sees an 8.2-point margin — that's a 12.2% edge on the line. The total is where the real value sits: our model predicts 186.2 points against a market line of 170.5, giving us a massive 20.1% edge with 70.2% probability. Melbourne's disposal dominance (383.4 per game) will keep them competitive, but Carlton's clearance superiority (+5.8) should give them the edge in contested ball. Charlie Curnow is a fixture star with 7 goals across two meetings, and Sam Walsh consistently racks up 30+ disposals. Back Carlton on the line and the total over.

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