GMHBA Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 22 AFL game between Geelong Cats and Essendon. The game kicks off at 7:40 pm with Geelong Cats heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Geelong Cats vs. Essendon game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday August 8, 2025 at 7:40 pm

Where: GMHBA Stadium

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Geelong Cats vs Essendon Preview

Geelong will be chasing a fourth consecutive blowout win when it welcomes a struggling Essendon to GMHBA Stadium on Friday night. The Cats are in ominous touch, racking up three straight victories by a combined margin of more than 200 points, with Jeremy Cameron’s Coleman Medal charge gaining momentum after a six-goal performance against Port Adelaide.

While questions remain about whether Geelong’s soft run home is ideal preparation for finals, it’s undoubtedly boosting belief and percentage. Essendon, meanwhile, is limping to season’s end. Last week’s 14-point loss to Sydney was the Bombers’ ninth defeat in a row, all but locking in a bottom-four finish.

The Bombers haven’t beaten Geelong since 2018 and look long odds to snap that streak. The Cats should cruise again as they fine-tune for September.

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