Carlton v Geelong: AFL Sunday preview

Carlton have finally found some form in the AFL, but they face a huge test when they take on Geelong at the MCG on Sunday.

The Blues have won their last two games to give their long-suffering fans some hope, but there is still plenty of work to be done.

A clash against the in-form Cats is up next and if they can pull off a shock win, then they are on the way up.

It is much easier said than done though as Geelong have won the last three games on the bounce and are looking genuine flag contenders.

Chris Scott’s side are in fifth spot on the ladder and the win over Hawthorn last week showed they mean business.

It will be another huge crowd at the MCG and the stakes are high for both teams.

Carlton v Geelong betting preview

Carlton eyeing three in a row

Carlton look to be a team on the up after winning their last two, but on Sunday the level of opposition moves up a few notches.

The wins have come against struggling North Melbourne and West Coast and Geelong will be another proposition altogether.

Carlton have struggled against the top teams, failing to beat one since Round 16 last season and need to snap that streak.

They did defeat Geelong by 63 points last season, but would certainly take any kind of win on this occasion.

It could be a close battle and the Blues are priced at 5.50 to win the game by 1-12 points.

George Hewitt has been a key player this season, averaging just over 30 disposals a game.

The midfielder can be backed at 1.87 to collect 30+ disposals against the Cats.

Cats are starting to purr

Geelong have picked up two big wins when winning away at Adelaide, before returning home to beat Hawthorn.

Another win over Carlton at the MCG will have the members believing another premiership under Chris Scott is a possibility.

Patrick Dangerfield continues to star for Geelong and booted another three goals in the win over the Hawks.

The experienced campaigner can be backed at 11.00 to boot the first or last goal of the game, or 1.11 to score at anytime.

Geelong’s last two wins have been by seven and 19 points respectively and they are priced at 5.50 to beat Carlton by 13-24.

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Carlton v Geelong odds

Carlton - 2.50
Geelong - 1.54

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