Carlton vs Western Bulldogs Preview & Prediction | 2025 AFL | Regular Season | Round 3

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Carlton and Western Bulldogs are set to clash at Marvel Stadium on Friday night in a highly anticipated Round 3 encounter.

Kick-off date/time: Friday 28th March, 2025: UK – 8:40am / US ET – 4:40am / US PT – 1:40am

How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – Some matches are televised on Fox Sports channels

How to watch online: UK – discovery+ & Watch AFL / US – Watch AFL

The Prediction

Carlton come into the game looking to bounce back after a disappointing start to their 2025 campaign. The Blues suffered a shock 13-point loss to Richmond in Round 1, squandering a 41-point lead, and they followed that with another defeat to Hawthorn in Round 2, going down by 20 points.

Carlton's recent form has raised concerns, particularly their inability to close out games. However, they've shown flashes of brilliance, with Harry McKay looking dangerous up forward and new recruits Nick Haynes and Matthew Carroll bolstering their backline.

Western Bulldogs, meanwhile, defeated North Melbourne in their opener but followed that with a narrow defeat to Collingwood.

The Bulldogs will need to be wary of Carlton's potential to explode offensively, as evidenced by their strong starts in previous matches. The Blues' midfield, led by the likes of Sam Walsh and Patrick Cripps, will be crucial in determining the outcome of this match.

Carlton's early-season struggles lead us to favour the Bulldogs here, who look capable of claiming an away win.

Tip: Western Bulldogs to win