MCG will play host to Friday's Round 17 AFL game between Carlton and Collingwood. The game kicks off at 7:20 pm with Collingwood heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Carlton vs. Collingwood game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday July 4, 2025 at 7:20 pm

Where: MCG

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Carlton vs Collingwood Odds

Carlton vs Collingwood Preview

Carlton faces a daunting task as it prepares to take on arch-rivals Collingwood under the Friday night lights at the MCG. The Blues are under pressure after back-to-back heavy defeats, including a bruising 50-point loss to Port Adelaide that has cast serious doubt over their finals credentials.

Meanwhile, the Magpies are flying high atop the ladder, riding a seven-game winning streak. Their latest victory—a 29-point win over West Coast—was powered by another dominant performance from Nick Daicos, who racked up 34 disposals, nearly 700 metres gained, and a goal.

Collingwood has had the upper hand in recent encounters, winning six of the last seven clashes with Carlton, including a hard-fought 17-point victory earlier this year in soggy conditions. With momentum firmly in their favour and the Blues struggling for form, the Pies enter as favourites—but in a rivalry as fierce as this, anything can happen.

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