Geelong Cats vs 
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Geelong Cats host Essendon at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday, 8 August 2026 in the AFL.
Geelong Cats sit 7th (12-0-8); Essendon sit 18th (2-0-18).
Geelong Cats have won three of their last five, while Essendon have won one of their last five.
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Form last 5, most recent first
Geelong Cats LLWWW Essendon LLLWL Geelong Cats vs Essendon Best Odds
| Geelong Cats | Draw | Essendon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.03 | – | 27 | Bet now |
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Geelong Cats vs Essendon Prediction
Geelong Cats to win 92%
The match-winner market rates Geelong Cats clear favourites at home: consensus across 6 bookmakers puts them at roughly 94% implied probability, 88 points ahead of Essendon, with a best available price of 1.03. Derived from published odds — not betting advice.