Geelong vs Essendon Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 22, 2025
Last updated: Aug 8, 2025, 9:40AM | Published: Aug 3, 2025, 12:21PM
Geelong will sqaure off with Essendon in AFL Round 22 action at GMHBA Stadium on Friday, starting at 7:40pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Geelong vs Essendon game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Geelong vs Essendon AFL match 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cats a 100% chance of defeating the Bombers in Round 22 of the 2025 AFL season.
Geelong vs Essendon: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Friday's AFL clash at GMHBA Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Geelong $1.01, Essendon $26.00
- Line: Geelong -69.5 ($1.91), Essendon +69.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 181.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has Geelong at $1.01 and Essendon at $26.00.
The Cats are 69.5-point favourites against the Bombers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Bombers (+69.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 181.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cats (-69.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 181.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Geelong vs Essendon: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Geelong at $1.01 with Bet365
- Line: Geelong -69.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 181.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Geelong vs Essendon best bets are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Geelong vs Essendon: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Geelong vs Essendon at GMHBA Stadium this Friday is Geelong winning 127-54.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Geelong vs Essendon match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
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Geelong vs Essendon: Essential Details
The AFL Round 22 clash between the Cats and Bombers at GMHBA Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:40pm AEST on Friday.
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Geelong vs Essendon predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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