Geelong vs Essendon Prediction and Tips - AFL Round 22, 2026
Last updated: Aug 2, 2026, 9:30PM | Published: Aug 2, 2026, 10:30AM
Geelong will face Essendon in AFL Round 22 action at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday, beginning at 4:35pm AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Geelong vs Essendon game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Geelong vs Essendon AFL match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Cats a 99% chance of winning against the Bombers at GMHBA Stadium.
Geelong vs Essendon: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds for Saturday's AFL clash at GMHBA Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Geelong $1.02, Essendon $17.00
- Line: Geelong -64.5 ($1.91), Essendon +64.5 ($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 $1.02 and Essendon at $17.00.
The Cats are listed as 64.5-point favourites against the Bombers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Bombers (+64.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
Geelong vs Essendon: Best Bets
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Geelong vs Essendon: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Geelong vs Essendon at GMHBA Stadium this Saturday is Geelong winning 127-52.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Geelong vs Essendon match on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
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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 4:35pm AEST on Saturday.
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Geelong vs Essendon predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the match, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our AFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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