Here are the AFL Round 9 betting tips for the 2025 season:
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– AFL Betting Resources
– AFL Odds Comparison
– AFL Bookmaker Promotions (excludes NSW, SA & WA)
– Head-to-Head AFL Form Guide
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Match Previews & Betting Tips
St Kilda vs. Carlton
Carlton enters this matchup with a league-best 7-1 first-half record, whereas St Kilda sits at 4-4. Seven of Carlton’s eight games this season have gone under the total points line (average total: 160.4), and the last three meetings between these two sides also fell under (142, 127 & 150 points). While either team could win, the value lies with St Kilda. Consider this same-game multi at 12.00:
– Carlton to win the 1st half
– St Kilda to win the match
– Under 180.0 total points
Essendon vs. Sydney
The Swans are a strong pick in this fixture, having gone 5-1 against the line as away favourites over the past year. They’ve also won four of their last five games as away favourites versus Essendon. Sydney has won six of the last seven head-to-head meetings, including the last three. Notably, four of the Bombers’ last five home defeats — and four of their last defeats to Sydney at home — were by margins of 1–39 points. Back Sydney 1–39 at 2.20.
Port Adelaide vs. Adelaide
For this Showdown clash, the focus is on total points. The last two derbies saw totals of 126 and 138, and seven of the last nine matchups went under 177.5. Rivalry stats tend to be more telling than overall form, so backing Under 185.5 at 1.52 is the play here.
Geelong vs. GWS
GWS tends to play low-scoring games on the road — four of their five away matches this season stayed under the total (average: 145.8 points). Their last three meetings versus Geelong also went under, and their last seven trips to GMHBA Stadium averaged 154.7 points. None of the last twelve clashes between these teams have exceeded 178 points (average: 153.0). Back Under 184.5 at 1.50.
North Melbourne vs. Brisbane
North Melbourne’s home games have averaged 203.5 total points this season. Meanwhile, Brisbane’s away games average 195.5 points — significantly higher than their home games. Matches at Bellerive Oval (Ninja Stadium) have averaged 190.8 total points since 2023. With Sunday’s forecast in Hobart calling for light winds and partly cloudy skies, backing Over 166.5 at 1.50 represents solid value.
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- Source: SCCGManagement.com