Fremantle Dockers vs Carlton Blues Predictions and Betting Tips

🏈 AFL Round 17 Match Preview

⏰ 9 July 2023 - 16:40 AEST

🏟 Stadium - Optus Stadium

Get ready for an exhilarating AFL showdown between the Fremantle Dockers and the Carlton Blues. This highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place on the 9th of July 2023 at 06:40 UTC at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia.

In a closely contested game, the Dockers initially held the lead in the final quarter but unfortunately conceded seven consecutive goals, resulting in a 39-point loss. Caleb Serong displayed an impressive performance, accumulating 38 disposals, while Andrew Brayshaw, his midfield partner, contributed with 29 disposals. Brennan Cox and Liam Henry also showcased their skills, both recording more than 30 disposals.

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On the same weekend, Carlton convincingly defeated a lacklustre Hawthorn side at the MCG, securing a 60-point victory. This marked their second consecutive win by a margin of 10 or more goals, with both wins occurring before and after their bye. Jack Martin and Charlie Curnow made notable contributions by each scoring three goals, while Patrick Cripps led the team in the midfield with 28 disposals.

Both teams are desperate for a win as it is crucial for their slim chances of reaching the finals. Fremantle currently holds the 11th position on the ladder, trailing 7th and 8th-placed Adelaide and Essendon by only one win. It is worth noting that Adelaide and Essendon will face each other earlier in the day. On the other hand, Carlton occupies the 14th spot and is within six points of the aforementioned teams.

Considering Carlton's strong recent track record against Fremantle and their commendable performance in the past two matches, they should not be underestimated. This upcoming game is highly unpredictable and could go either way. However, the visitors, Carlton, might hold some value, especially if they can establish a solid connection with their forwards, as they have demonstrated since the second quarter of their game against the Suns two matches ago.

Fremantle Dockers Performance

In their previous five games, the Dockers' performance can be summarized as follows: they won their first match, then experienced a loss, followed by another victory. However, they faced another setback with a loss in the subsequent game. Most recently, they managed to secure a win. Hence, their performance pattern over the past five games can be represented as WLLWL.

Carlton Blues Performance

In their recent five games, the Carlton Blues' performance can be summarized as follows: they encountered three consecutive losses, followed by two consecutive wins. Thus, their performance pattern over the past five games can be represented as LLLWW.

📋 Players to watch:

• Caleb Serong has been in exceptional form, recording 30 or more disposals in his previous four matches.
• When facing the Dockers, Harry McKay has proven to be a scoring force, kicking a total of 13 goals in his past four encounters against them.
• Jye Amiss has displayed his goal-scoring prowess throughout the season, amassing a total of 29 goals so far.
• Sam Walsh has consistently performed well against Fremantle, averaging an impressive 34.5 disposals in his past four outings against them.
• Sam Docherty has been a reliable contributor, maintaining an average of 30 disposals per game in his last three matches against the Dockers.
• Andrew Brayshaw has showcased remarkable consistency, achieving 29 disposals or more in his past nine games.

⚡ Match Facts:

• In their recent head-to-head encounters, Carlton has emerged victorious in five out of the past six games between the two teams. Notably, two of those victories were achieved at Optus Stadium.
• This year, Fremantle has managed to secure seven wins out of their 15 matches, while Carlton has won six matches and has one draw. Currently, the Dockers hold the 11th position on the ladder, whereas Carlton is placed 14th.
• When it comes to disposals, the Blues rank 4th in the league for the 2023 season, highlighting their proficiency in this area. On the other hand, the Dockers rank 9th in terms of disposals, showcasing their solid performance in this aspect as well.

💡 Match Prediction:

According to the prediction, there is a 51.2% probability that Fremantle will emerge victorious in the upcoming match against Carlton, while Carlton holds a slightly lower probability of 48.8% to secure the win. If we translate these probabilities into fair odds, Fremantle would have odds of $1.95, while Carlton would have odds of $2.05. The forecast indicates that Fremantle is expected to win by a narrow margin of 1 point.

Bookie	Home Win	Match Line	Away Win	Take Action
	@ 1.90	-2.5 / +2.5	@ 1.90	BET NOW
	@ 1.90	-3.5 / +3.5	@ 1.90	BET NOW
	@ 1.88	-3.5 / +3.5	@ 1.89	BET NOW