Brisbane Lions vs Carlton Preview & Prediction | 2026 AFL | Regular Season | Round 9

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Struggling Carlton visit the Gabba to take on back-to-back champions Brisbane Lions.

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The prediction

It's five wins from the last six games now for Brisbane Lions, who stormed to a 64-point victory against Essendon last time out.

Zac Bailey was once again the standout performer for the reigning Premiers, backing up his 29 disposals against Adelaide with a four-goal showing against the Bombers.

Carlton, meanwhile, just can't seem to get out of the habit of fading badly in the third quarter. Once again, they were ahead at half-time last week against St Kilda, but once again they failed to kick on; when all was said and done, they lost by 39 points.

That is seven defeats from their opening eight games of the 2026 season, so this should be a handsome victory for the in-form hosts.

Brisbane Lions vs Carlton tip: Brisbane Lions to win with -39.5 handicap