Carlton Blues vs Essendon Bombers: Prediction for the match on 08 June 2025

Carlton Blues vs Essendon Bombers: Prediction and Odds on the Match on June 08, 2025

Carlton Blues will play the Essendon Bombers in round 13 of the Australian Football League at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The two teams suffered a defeat in their previous weekend game. How will this game unfold? Let’s get into the previews of this game and offer best betting opportunities. 

Carlton Blues: Form and Statistics

Carlton Blues have not lived up to expectations this season and they can not afford to struggle with playoffs becoming difficult. The previous time out, this team played the GWS Giants at home and lost by 32 points in a disappointing display. Yet, their recent matches have shown lack of competitiveness, losing to sides like St Kilda Saints with one other against the Adelaide Crows. Ahead of this fixture, Carlton Blues sit 15th in the Australian Football League standings with 16 points and a percentage of 102.77. 

Carlton Blues: Team News and Lineup

There is some positive news for the Carlton Blues ahead of this fixture. Jordan Boyd, Lachie Cowan, Jack Silvagni and Zac Williams have the medical greenlight and are back with the squad. However, H.O’Farrell and L.Young have been omitted for this week’s list to give room for the new comebacks. 

Carlton Blues Team List

B: N.Haynes, J.Weitering, A.Saad

HB: J.Silvagni, M.McGovern, O.Hollands

C: S.Docherty, P.Cripps - C, B.Acres

HF: C.Lord, H.McKay, L.Fogarty

F: S.Walsh, C.Curnow, Z.Williams

FOLL: T.De Koning, A.Cerra, G.Hewett

Interchange/Emergency: M.Carroll, O.Fantasia, J.Motlop, W.White, H.O’Keeffe, A.Cincotta, C.Durdin, J.Binns

In: J.Silvagni, Z.Williams, O.Fantasia, H.O’Keeffe, A.Cincotta

Out: H.O’Farrell (Omitted), L.Young (Omitted)

Essendon Bombers: Form and Statistics

The Essendon Bombers will hope to get back to winning ways after a struggling performance against the Brisbane Lions last weekend. In that encounter, this team lost by 22 points, being their second defeat in five consecutive matches. Yet, the Essendon Bombers have had luck with wins over Sydney Swans, North Melbourne Kangaroos, West Coast Eagles, Melbourne Demons and Port Adelaide Power. Ahead of this game, the Essendon Bombers sit 10th in the standings and a win could take them 9th place. 

Essendon Bombers: Team News and Lineup

Things are not looking good for the Essendon Bombers as they will be missing some key players. Sam Durham picked up an ankle injury in the defeat against the Brisbane Lions and is out of selection. However, Dylan Shiel has a chance of playing after an amazing performance which saw him pick up 32 disposals in the VFL last weekend. 

Essendon Bombers Team List

B: A.McGrath, J.Laverde, A.Roberts

HB: Z.Johnson, M.Redman, J.Prior

C: X.Duursma, Z.Merrett - C, A.Clarke

HF: A.Perkins, N.Caddy, N.Martin

F: B.Hobbs, P.Wright, I.Kako

FOLL: T.Goldstein, J.Caldwell, S.Durham

Interchange/Emergency: D.Parish, E.Tsatas, J.Gresham, W.Setterfield, L.Lual, A.Day-Wicks, L.McMahon

In: D.Parish, L.Lual, L.McMahon

Carlton Blues vs Essendon Bombers Head-Head Statistics

Carlton have dominated the recent meetings of this fixture. In their last five encounters, Essendon Bombers won only one while four went in Carlton Blues’ favour. 

Carlton Blues vs Essendon Bombers Betting Tips & Odds

• The Carlton Blues have lost three of their last four matches and their playoff spot is at risk. However, they have had more luck in this fixture with four wins in their last five matches. As favourites, the Carlton Blues has a winning value of 1.44 on Betway bookmaker.
• The Essendon Bombers have been playing very well lately with six wins in their last nine matches. While they are underdogs in this game, they have a chance to take advantage of struggling Blues with odds at 2.90 on Betway.
• Over 150 points have been won in just two games of the last five meetings of this fixture. Under and over 150.5 points is available on Bet365 bookmaker with value at 1.89.
• Carlton Blues has scored less than 91 points in their last four league games. This option is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.40.

Carlton Blues vs Essendon Bombers Match Prediction 08 June 2025

The Carlton Blues have fallen off in recent weeks and there are huge doubts regarding how they can handle themselves in this fixture. While they come into this game as home favourites, there is no doubt they will be a serious side to consider, but looking at their overall season play, it is very important to be careful picking a side here. On the other hand, the Essendon Bombers is another side that has not really done well this season but they have really improved and are pushing to break into the playoffs. With what I have seen from the two teams this season, I believe this will be a much tighter game than it looks on paper as the Essendon Bombers should get within the line. Also, the two teams have not given much offensively this season and with how their past meetings ended, a bet on a few points should be a good option to consider.  

Our match prediction is handicap W2 (+20.5) for the Essendon Bombers with odds at 1.62 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is under 150.5 points with odds at 1.89 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is Carlton Blues under 83.5 points with odds at 1.83 on Betway bookmaker.