Carlton vs Richmond Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 1, 2026
Last updated: Mar 9, 2026, 7:20AM | Published: Mar 9, 2026, 5:20AM
Carlton will take on Richmond in AFL Round 1 action at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, beginning at 7:30pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Carlton vs Richmond game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Carlton vs Richmond AFL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Blues a 78% chance of winning against the Tigers in Round 1 of the 2026 AFL season.
Carlton vs Richmond: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds for Thursday's AFL clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground are listed here:
- Head to Head: Carlton $1.40, Richmond $3.00
- Line: Carlton -17.5 ($1.91), Richmond +17.5 ($1.91)
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has Carlton at $1.40 and Richmond at $3.00.
The Blues are listed as 17.5-point favourites against the Tigers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Tigers (+17.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
Carlton vs Richmond: Betting Tips
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Carlton vs Richmond: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Carlton vs Richmond at the Melbourne Cricket Ground this Thursday is Carlton winning 98-73.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Carlton vs Richmond match on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Carlton vs Richmond: Essential Details
The AFL Round 1 clash between the Blues and Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is scheduled to commence at 7:30pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Carlton vs Richmond
- Date: Thursday 12 March 2026
- Time: 7:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Carlton vs Richmond predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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