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Carlton Blues vs Richmond Tigers Prediction & Preview - AFLW Round 7 2026
A free, data-led AFLW preview built from real results: head-to-head history, recent form and the players to watch on each side.
Our prediction: Carlton Blues vs Richmond Tigers
Carlton Blues by 1-12
Model score: Carlton Blues 47 to 41 Richmond Tigers
Total points: the model's 88-point expected total leans higher-scoring than a typical AFLW game (~80 combined points).
How this works: the model averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games, up to the end of 2026, matches attack against defence, and adds a 2-point home-ground adjustment. A data lean, not a certainty: list changes, injuries and team news all move it.
What the numbers say
Across their last 2 meetings it is Carlton Blues 0, Richmond Tigers 2, averaging 66 combined points per game. Carlton Blues won 3 of their last 5 on record. Richmond Tigers won 3 of their last 5.
Carlton Blues vs Richmond Tigers head-to-head
Last 2 meetings: Carlton Blues 0, Richmond Tigers 2, averaging 66 combined points per game.
Form guide: last 5 completed games
Most recent results on record, up to the end of 2026.
- 24 to 58 @ Melbourne Demons19 Sept 2026
- 23 to 33 @ North Melbourne Kangaroos13 Sept 2026
- 68 to 29 v Collingwood Magpies6 Sept 2026
- 48 to 42 @ Fremantle Dockers30 Aug 2026
- 50 to 23 v Adelaide Crows23 Aug 2026
- 68 to 61 @ GWS Giants20 Sept 2026
- 58 to 43 v St Kilda Saints13 Sept 2026
- 35 to 60 v Fremantle Dockers6 Sept 2026
- 38 to 33 @ Essendon Bombers30 Aug 2026
- 37 to 48 @ Western Bulldogs22 Aug 2026
Players to watch: 2026 averages
Ranked on 2026 GDS fantasy average. Squads change between seasons, so treat this as a guide to who carried each club last time out.
Carlton Blues
- Dayna Finn
104.5 GDS avg · 23.0 disposals · 0.7 goals · 5.2 marks · 3.0 tackles (6 games)
- Erone Fitzpatrick
101.8 GDS avg · 19.0 disposals · 1.0 goals · 3.8 marks · 4.7 tackles (6 games)
- Claudia Whitfort
96.8 GDS avg · 21.0 disposals · 0.3 goals · 1.8 marks · 6.5 tackles (6 games)
- Abbie McKay
90.0 GDS avg · 24.3 disposals · 0.0 goals · 1.3 marks · 4.8 tackles (6 games)
Richmond Tigers
- Isabel Bacon
74.7 GDS avg · 15.0 disposals · 0.2 goals · 2.3 marks · 4.8 tackles (6 games)
- Gabby Seymour
73.3 GDS avg · 10.5 disposals · 0.8 goals · 3.3 marks · 2.5 tackles (6 games)
- Olivia Wolmarans
71.5 GDS avg · 10.5 disposals · 1.7 goals · 5.5 marks · 1.3 tackles (6 games)
- Montana Beruldsen
71.2 GDS avg · 15.3 disposals · 0.0 goals · 2.8 marks · 2.3 tackles (6 games)
AFLW Round 7 2026 preview questions
Who will win Carlton Blues vs Richmond Tigers?
Our form model favours Carlton Blues by 1-12 points from 2026 season results, from a model score of Carlton Blues 47 to 41 Richmond Tigers.
What is the Carlton Blues vs Richmond Tigers prediction for AFLW Round 7 2026?
Our form model favours Carlton Blues by 1-12 points from 2026 season results, from a model score of Carlton Blues 47 to 41 Richmond Tigers. The model expects about 88 combined points, higher-scoring than a typical AFLW game (around 80). It averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games and adds a small home-ground adjustment.
When and where is Carlton Blues vs Richmond Tigers?
Carlton Blues host Richmond Tigers in AFLW Round 7, 2026 on Friday 25 Sept 2026, 4:05pm at Ikon Park. Times are local to the venue.
What is the Carlton Blues vs Richmond Tigers head-to-head record?
Across their last 2 meetings between 2023 and 2024 it is Carlton Blues 0, Richmond Tigers 2. Those games averaged 66 combined points.
Which players should I watch in Carlton Blues vs Richmond Tigers?
On 2026 fantasy averages, Dayna Finn for Carlton Blues and Isabel Bacon for Richmond Tigers. The preview lists the top four per club with disposals, goals, marks and tackles per game, and every name links to that player's full stats page.
Is this Carlton Blues vs Richmond Tigers preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for Carlton Blues vs Richmond Tigers are free and need no account. Stats Lab members get the deeper fantasy and matchup analysis tools on top.
More this round: every fixture is listed on the AFLW match previews page, with deeper club data on the Carlton Blues and Richmond Tigers hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.