[AFL Prediction] Carlton vs Hawthorn 5/22/2021

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Both Carlton and Hawthorn are coming off losses the previous week. Carlton was defeated by an unbeaten Melbourne team, while Hawthorn's flag was lowered by North Melbourne, who had not won a game all season.

The Hawks are on a losing streak, and the Blues have a chance to win.

Hawthorn has lost seven of their last eight games.
Carlton has recently been competitive with some of the competition's best teams, with margins of 1-39 points in their last two meetings.

Head to Head

Hawthorn has won 9 of the last 10 head-to-head matches, including the last three in a row. The Hawks outscored the Blues by more than ten goals in three games.

This match is shaping up to be very different, with the once dominant Hawthorn fielding their worst side in 15 years.

Carlton Form

Carlton has faced the first and second ranked sides on the ladder in the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne Demons, respectively, since their great win over Essendon three games ago.

They came close to defeating the Dogs two weeks ago, but a poor fourth quarter proved to be their undoing in a 107-91 loss.

Last week, the Blues fought back against an undefeated Melbourne team, winning 94-68 to improve to 9-0 on the season.

It will be difficult for the opposition to close the gap if Carlton can get off to a fast start and put the dagger in early.

Carlton Team News

Due to an ACL injury, David Cunningham will miss the rest of the season, but Carlton has gained Jack Silvagni following his concussion two weeks ago.

This week, Levi Casboult will be rested, and Jack Martin will not be named after passing a fitness test.

At halfback, Tom De Koning has been recalled.

Hawthorn Form

The Hawks have been defeated by a previously winless team for the third time in four seasons.

They were defeated by pointless North Melbourne by seven points last week in a game that they needed to win.

The Hawks, on the other hand, were on the losing end of a three-game losing streak, with only two wins all season.

One advantage they have in this match is that they have a strong recent record against Carlton.

Hawthorn Team News

Shaun Burgoyne's injury is still bothering him, and he isn't ready to return to the team.

Jack Gunston's back injury has flared up again, and he will be out for at least another three weeks.

Daniel Howe, Michael Hartey, and Tim O'Brien have all been released by the Hawks. Damon Greaves will make his AFL debut, as will giant Ned Reeves.