Carlton Blues vs St Kilda Saints Tips - Carlton to push St Kilda all the way in Marvel Stadium scrap
The Carlton Blues are set to challenge the St Kilda Saints in what promises to be a closely-fought, low-scoring AFL match. Historically, encounters between these teams have been tight, with five recent meetings decided by less than 24 points. Carlton's competitive nature is evident, despite recent losses being narrow, often due to missed opportunities. In contrast, St Kilda comes off a strong win, although earlier matches had minimal point differentials. Both teams will likely rely on mid-field strength for ball control. Expect a scrappy game with total points under prediction.
- Five of St Kilda's seven matches decided by 14 points or less.
- Carlton's last five losses averaged a 16-point margin.
- Historic battles have ended within 24-point differences.
Carlton Blues vs St Kilda Saints Preview
- Carlton Blues vs St Kilda Saints Preview
- Head to Head
- Carlton Blues Form Analysis
- Carlton Blues Team News
- St Kilda Saints Form Analysis
- St Kilda Saints Team News
Carlton will push St Kilda in a tight, low-scoring contest where the Blues look well placed to stay within the 14.5-point line, while the total points under is firmly in play.
The numbers back up a close one. Five of St Kilda’s seven matches this season have been decided by 14 points or less, and even their bigger results have had periods where the game was in the balance. Carlton’s past five losses have come by an average margin of just 16 points, and that stretch includes clashes against three of last year’s finalists — they’re not getting blown off the park.
The Blues showed that again last weekend against Fremantle. They actually generated more scoring shots but couldn’t capitalise, going down by 14 points in a game that could easily have been closer with cleaner finishing. That’s been the story of their season — competitive, but wasteful at key moments.
From a matchup perspective, there’s very little between these sides historically. Carlton won the most recent meeting, and five straight clashes between the two have been decided by less than 24 points. Expect another arm wrestle.
Midfield output should again be strong. Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh continue to find plenty of the footy, while Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera drives St Kilda’s ball movement and has been racking up big numbers. Those disposal accumulators point towards a game played between the arcs rather than a high-scoring shootout.
That suits the under for the Round 8 clash. St Kilda’s preferred method is to grind games into contested, territory-based battles, particularly at Marvel Stadium, and Carlton’s inefficiency going forward only reinforces the likelihood of a lower total.
Carlton are good enough to stay in this for four quarters. They’re generating chances, they’re competitive around the ball, and they’re consistently hanging around the mark. St Kilda might have the edge, but it’s unlikely to be by much.
Expect a tight, scrappy contest — Carlton within the line and the under on total match points both make strong appeal.
- Carlton registered more scoring shots than Fremantle last weekend
- The Blues past five losses have been by an average of 16 points and have featured three of last year’s finalists
- Five of St Kilda’s seven matches have been decided by 14 points or less
- The Blues took out the most recent meeting between the two sides.
Head to Head
Carlton took out the Round 9 fixture last season by 15 points, making it a streak of five between the two sides have been decided by less than 24 points.
Standout player performances in recent head to head meetings have come from;
- Nasiah Wanganeen Milera (Saints), Jack Sinclair (Saints), Patrick Cripps (Blues) and George Hewett (Blues) have all had 25+ disposals in their past two against either side
- Harry McKay- 11 goals in his past four outings against the Saints
Carlton Blues Form Analysis
Carlton sit at 1-6 but have been in winning positions in a number of their losses, while they closed off their Round 7 match in promising fashion when just falling short of 2nd placed Fremantle in Perth by 14 points.
That margin could have been a bit closer were it not for some inaccuracy in front of goal in the 13.11 to 16.7 scoreline. Since their Round 1 win over Richmond, their five losses have been by an average of 16
Sam Walsh (33 disposals) and Patrick Cripps (32) were again prominent against the Dockers, while Brodie Kemp provided a target up forward with four goals. Mitch McGovern leads the Blues goalkicking this season with 15 goals from seven matches.
Carlton are generating enough opportunities to be competitive, but their inability to take their moments continues to cost them, particularly in high-pressure situations late in games.
Carlton Blues Team News
Ollie Hollands was managed last week and a decision on his availability will be made during the week. Harry McKay is expected to be available, while Marc Pittonet is edging closer to a return from a concussion. George Hewett surely comes back in after a 39-disposal performance at VFL level.
St Kilda Saints Form Analysis
St Kilda come in with a 3-4 record after their 101-point win over the West Coast Eagles. That ended a run of tight matches for the Saints with five of their first six being decided by 14 points or less, while their 33-point loss to Brisbane earlier this season was even until the last parts of that match.
St Kilda have won four of their past five at Marvel Stadium, with most games turning into tight, contested affairs, aligning perfectly with their preferred method.
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera continues to drive their ball movement, collecting 34 disposals last week, while Hugo Garcia helped himself to 32 disposals and two goals. Jack Higgins booted five goals in the rout, while Liam Ryan booted three goals against his former side.
St Kilda Saints Team News
No fresh injuries for St Kilda with Jack Macrae continuing his strong form at VFL level with 31 disposals, while Max King is building towards a return and remains one to monitor in the coming weeks, which would significantly boost their forward structure.
Verdict
Carlton the value here with the total points under in play
Carlton +15.5
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