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Carlton vs St Kilda, AFL Round 8 2026 - Expert Prediction

Expert tips, picks and player props for Carlton vs St Kilda at Marvel Stadium on Saturday, 2 May 2026.

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Carlton
Blues
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AWAY
St Kilda
Saints
Marvel Stadium · Melbourne Saturday, 2 May 2026 · 7:35pm AEST

St Kilda will win at Marvel Stadium and cover any reasonable line. The Saints have momentum while the Blues are in freefall.


Ladder & Market


TeamLadderRecordPctHead to Head
Carlton Blues Home16th1W-6L80%$2.45
St Kilda Saints Away12th3W-4L110%$1.53

Recent Form


DateOpponentResultScore
Carlton Blues
25 AprFremantle (away)LFremantle 103 def Carlton 89
16 AprCollingwood (home)LCarlton 12.11 lt Collingwood 13.10
09 AprAdelaideLAdelaide 114 def Carlton 86
St Kilda Saints
26 AprWest Coast (home)WSt Kilda 22.11 def West Coast 5.12
18 AprAdelaide (away)LAdelaide 103 def St Kilda 102
12 AprPort AdelaideWPort Adelaide 67 lt St Kilda 81

Carlton Blues Form Analysis


Carlton: Harry McKay (Concussion, missed R7, available if clears training). Mark Pittonet (Hand, missed R7, available if clears training). Ollie Hollands (Withdrawn pre-R7, in mix). Jesse Motlop (Knee ACL, out until 2027). team news 27 Apr 2026, injury list.


St Kilda Saints Form Analysis


Saints are on the rise. Saturday, they crushed West Coast 143-42 at Marvel Stadium, their home deck for this one too. 2026 AFL season. Prior, a cruel 103-102 loss to Adelaide away. results. Earlier, 81-67 win over Port Adelaide at Gather Round. results. Two wins from three, percentage over 110%, ready to build.


Team News

Carlton Blues
  • Harry McKay : Concussion: missed R7, will be available if clears training
  • Mark Pittonet : Hand: missed R7, will be available if clears training
  • Ollie Hollands : Withdrawn hours before R7, in selection mix
  • Jesse Motlop : Knee (ACL): 2027 (out all season)
St Kilda Saints
  • Max King : Conditioning: returned
  • Lance Collard : Suspension: Round 13 (long-term out)

Head to Head: Record not available; recent form is the better indicator.

The Take

Take St Kilda to win and St Kilda -6.5. Mitch Owens 25+ disposals and Jack Steele 20+ possessions are the top player props.

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