Marvel Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 6 AFL game between North Melbourne and Carlton Blues. The game kicks off at 3:20 pm with Carlton Blues heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the North Melbourne vs. Carlton Blues game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday April 18, 2025 at 3:20 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
North Melbourne vs Carlton Blues Odds
North Melbourne vs Carlton Blues Preview
North Melbourne and Carlton will clash at Marvel Stadium this Good Friday, with both teams entering the matchup holding 1-4 records in the 2025 season. After a standout win over Melbourne in Round 2, North has since endured a tough stretch, suffering three heavy defeats to Adelaide, Sydney, and Gold Coast, losing by an average margin of 51 points.
Carlton, on the other hand, found form during Gather Round with a commanding 121-50 win over West Coast, thanks largely to Sam Walsh’s standout performance—racking up 37 disposals and slotting three goals. The Blues have dominated recent meetings with North Melbourne, winning the past four matchups and scoring over 107 points in each.
Key forwards Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay have been instrumental during that stretch, combining for 32 goals. However, McKay will be sidelined this Friday due to concussion, while Curnow has had a slow start to the season, managing just six goals from four games. That dip in firepower could offer North a real chance to snap their losing streak.
North Melbourne vs Carlton Blues Tip
We're tipping Carlton Blues to win at $1.40 odds.