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
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Geelong Cats vs Essendon Odds
Geelong Cats vs Essendon Preview
Geelong will be eyeing a fourth straight thumping victory when it hosts a struggling Essendon side at GMHBA Stadium on Friday night. The Cats have been in ruthless form, piling on three consecutive wins by a combined margin exceeding 200 points, with Jeremy Cameron’s Coleman charge a highlight—his six-goal haul against Port Adelaide lifting him ever closer to the 100-goal mark.
While the soft run home may leave Geelong under-tested heading into September, it’s proving perfect for building confidence and scoreboard dominance. Essendon, by contrast, is limping toward the finish line. A 14-point loss to Sydney marked the Bombers’ ninth straight defeat, and a bottom-four finish now appears inevitable.
The Bombers haven’t beaten Geelong since 2018 and will need a miracle to change that on Friday. Expect the Cats to keep purring as finals approach.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Geelong Cats to win at $1.01 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jeremy Cameron at $5.25.