Geelong Cats take on Essendon at GMHBA Stadium this Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know before you bet.
We could be in for another lopsided affair similar to when these two sides met exactly a year ago.
The Cats stormed to a 44-point win over the Dons at the Cattery in Round 22, and nothing about Essendon of late suggests the scoreline will be any slimmer on Saturday night.
The coaching search continues with little promise shown under Dean Solomon, while this is also an important spot for Geelong with a Top 4 finish still not off the table with games against North and Richmond to follow.
Averaging seven more scoring shots a game and six more goals in comparison to the Dons, this sets up as a nice percentage booster for Chris Scott and the Cats, particularly off an extra few days of rest.
Prediction: Geelong to Cover (-64.5 Points) @ $1.90
Value: Cats to Win & Over the Total
Player Pick: Oliver Dempsey 2+ Goals
Geelong Cats vs Essendon Odds & Top Betting Markets
Here’s a breakdown of the latest odds and most popular betting markets for Geelong Cats vs Essendon ahead of their Round 22 clash.
*odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change
AFL odds correct as of 05/08/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 08/08/2026 4:35pm AEST.
| Team | Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| Essendon (64.5) | 1.90 | Bet Now |
| Geelong Cats (-64.5) | 1.90 | Bet Now |
AFL odds correct as of 05/08/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 08/08/2026 4:35pm AEST.
| Team | Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| Geelong Cats to win by 40+ | 1.20 | Bet Now |
| Geelong Cats to win by 1-39 | 3.90 | Bet Now |
| Essendon to win by 1-39 | 21.00 | Bet Now |
| Draw | 226.00 | Bet Now |
| Essendon to win by 40+ | 301.00 | Bet Now |
AFL odds correct as of 05/08/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 08/08/2026 4:35pm AEST.