Essendon vs Carlton Preview & Prediction | 2025 AFL | Regular Season | Round 24

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Essendon will be desperate to end an 11-game losing streak when they face arch-rivals Carlton, who are looking to finish a disappointing season on a high.

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The prediction

Essendon (15th) suffered a heartbreaking two-point loss to St Kilda in Round 23, with Mason Redman's after-the-siren shot falling agonisingly wide.

Carlton (12th) is finishing the year with a flourish, coming off an emphatic 54-point demolition of Port Adelaide built on midfield dominance and forward-line firepower.

Essendon's defender, Mason Redman, was the best player on the ground against the Saints. He was a dominant force, collecting a massive 36 disposals while also taking 12 marks.

Carlton's spearhead, Harry McKay, was unstoppable against Port Adelaide. He answered his critics in the most emphatic way possible, booting a career-best seven goals in a dominant display.

Carlton has won the last two matches between the rivals, including a tight eight-point victory when they met in Round 13 earlier this season.

With their confidence high and momentum building, the Blues appear too strong for the struggling, injury-stricken Bombers who cannot wait until the season is over.

Essendon vs Carlton tip: Carlton to win by 30+ points