The numbers lean Melbourne Melbourne edge 3–1 on season record, scoring margin, recent form and recent meetings. 223 meetings in AFL on record. A read of the stats, not a tip.
Carlton lead the head to head 123–98 (2 draws) from 223 meetings since 1897. 2026: Carlton 13–11–1, Melbourne 15–9. Melbourne have the better margin, +7.6 a game to +0.6. Last five: Carlton 3 wins, Melbourne 3. Carlton average more marks per game: 103.4 to 84.8. Carlton average more uncontested possessions per game: 246 to 211.3. Melbourne average more goals per game: 14.4 to 12.4. At home: Carlton win 63%, Melbourne 52% (every game we hold). Carlton’s biggest win in the rivalry: 165–49 in 1986, by 116. Head to head 123 223 games · 2 drawn 98
29 Aug 2026 · MCG 74 55 29 Mar 2026 · MCG 77 100 19 July 2025 · MCG 78 70 9 May 2024 · MCG 77 76 15 Sept 2023 · MCG 73 71 12 Aug 2023 · MCG 60 56 2 June 2023 · MCG 44 61 13 Aug 2022 · MCG 74 79 2026 season Per game, this season.
86.2 2,155 total Scored per gameper game 98.2 2,356 total
85.6 2,140 total Conceded per gameper game · lower is better 90.5 2,173 total
389.8 9,744 total Disposalsper game 355.9 8,542 total
12.4 310 total Goalsper game 14.4 346 total
103.4 2,585 total Marksper game 84.8 2,035 total
55.1 1,377 total Tacklesper game
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