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AFL: Essendon vs Carlton – Match Insights & Our Tips

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Carlton and Essendon renew one of the AFL’s fiercest rivalries on Sunday night at the MCG, and you can find our full betting insights and tips available below.

The Blues have found new life under Josh Fraser, winning all three matches since the coaching change, while Essendon’s struggles continue despite a change in leadership. With Carlton building momentum, the Bombers battling injuries and recent history strongly favouring the Blues, this shapes as a high-stakes rivalry clash — and one well worth analysing before placing a bet.

  • Essendon (+30.5) – Line @ $1.90
The underdog has covered the line in eight of Carlton’s last nine matches.
  • Under (168.5) – Total Game Points – Over/Under @ $1.90
Fifteen of Carlton’s last 17 matches at the MCG have gone UNDER the total match points line.
  • Archie Roberts – 30+ Disposals @ $1.64
Archie Roberts has recorded 30+ disposals in eight of Essendon’s last nine matches.
  • Blake Acres – 20+ Disposals @ 1.64
Blake Acres has recorded 20+ disposals in each of his last six appearances at the MCG.
  • Harrison Jones – 2+ Goals @ $4
Harrison Jones has kicked 2+ goals in two of his three previous appearances against Carlton.

View our line, disposals, goals & match points tips below


Our Bets

  • $200 Essendon +30.5 – $1.90 With Unibet– Bet Here
  • $50 Kemp 2+ – $1.84 With Unibet – Bet Here

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