Carlton Blues vs Western Bulldogs Prediction: Blues to secure first win of the season

In round three of the Australian Football League, the Carlton Blues will play the Western Bulldogs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The two teams are coming off a defeat. How will this game unfold? Below, I preview this game and offer predictions.

Carlton Blues

Carlton Blues played the Hawthorn Hawks the previous weekend and suffered a defeat. In that game, this team lost 60-80, as they picked up only a win in the second quarter, ending 27-20. However, this team have now lost their first two matches of the season, with the first against the Richmond Tigers in week one. Heading into this game, the Carlton Blues have won only one of their last five matches overall, coming against the GWS Giants. Ahead of this game, Carlton Blues are 15th in the standings with zero points and a 79.63 percentage.

Western Bulldogs

The Western Bulldogs ended on the losing end the previous season and will hope things go their way this time. In a 70-76 contest, this team had a solid start, picking a 22-16 win in the first quarter, but then struggled in the third quarter, which saw them lose 8-21. However, this team opened their season with a 113-87 win over North Melbourne. Ahead of this game, the Western Bulldogs have won three of their last five matches, with two wins against the Hawthorn Hawks and GWS Giants. With four points, the Western Bulldogs sit 9th in the standings with a 105.78 percentage.

Expert Betting Tips

The Carlton Blues should win this game even though they do not come in as the favourites. The visiting Western Bulldogs have been solid this season, and with the level of play they showed against the Collingwood Magpies, I believe this game might be a tough task for them. Yet, Carlton Blues at home have not struggled too much, and with a need to secure a win this season, I will back them to win. Also, the two teams' matches have been tight lately, and a bet on a few points is a good option.

Our first option is handicap W1(+2.5) with odds at 1.91 on 1Xbet

Our second option is over 172.5 with odds at 1.89 on Bet365

Our last option is a win for Carlton Blues with odds at 2.00 on Betway