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Collingwood Magpies vs Geelong Cats

89.0 - 98.4
Model Score

MCG

Over 172.5 (19.7% edge)
Best Prop: Nick Daicos Under 30.5 Disposals

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Tips and Prediction

Collingwood vs Geelong, Round 21 2026

The Verdict

Collingwood carry a 6-game winning streak into the MCG. Model total 187.4 vs market 172.5. Over 172.5 is our top play.

Why This Matters

The market has the total at 172.5. Our model puts it at 187.4, a 14.9-point gap. That is a 19.7% edge on the Over 172.5. Both squads' defensive stats back the lower total.

Team News

Form and Injury Context

Latest information heading into Round 15

Collingwood Magpies

Brayden Maynard out. Injury concerns: De Goey illness test, Schultz test, Maynard 3-4 weeks. Lachie Schultz expected to play. Check AFL.com.au for the latest update.

Geelong Cats

Dangerfield faces late fitness test while De Koning returns from illness. Sam De Koning in.

Statistical Comparison

Key Stats Dashboard

Five-game rolling averages - 2026 season

Collingwood
Geelong
62.8 Intercepts 72.8
Geelong adv
70.6 Tackles 51.2
Collingwood adv
376 Disposals 369.2
Collingwood adv
59 Turnovers 69.2
Collingwood adv
53.8 Inside 50s 59.2
Geelong adv
The Key Number

Geelong hold a Intercepts advantage: 72.8 vs 62.8 per game.

Form Guide

Last 5 Results

Collingwood
WWWWW
Avg Scored99.4
Avg Conceded79.6
O/U Record8-10-0
ATS Record10-8
Home Record6-4
Geelong
WWLLL
Avg Scored96.6
Avg Conceded96.0
O/U Record9-9-0
ATS Record9-9
Away Record2-7
Head-to-Head

Recent Meetings

Last 5 matches

SeasonRndHomeScoreAwayWinnerATSO/U
2026 R9 Geelong Cats 122 - 68 Collingwood Magpies Geelong W O
2025 R8 Collingwood Magpies 87 - 90 Geelong Cats Geelong L O
2024 R18 Collingwood Magpies 71 - 91 Geelong Cats Geelong L U
2023 R22 Collingwood Magpies 109 - 101 Geelong Cats Collingwood W O
2023 R1 Geelong Cats 103 - 125 Collingwood Magpies Collingwood L O

Collingwood Magpies 2-3 in last 5. The most recent clash saw Geelong win 122 - 68 at Geelong in R9 2026. Three of the last four meetings have produced Under totals.

Matchup Analysis

Form Analysis

Collingwood Magpies Form Analysis

Last five: W W W W W. Collingwood are riding a 6-game winning streak. Averaging 99.4 scored and 79.6 conceded over the past five games. Their Disposals home average sits at 376. Their home record 6-4 in 2026 gives context to where they sit right now.

Geelong Cats Form Analysis

Last five: W W L L L. Geelong are on back-to-back wins. Averaging 96.6 scored and 96.0 conceded over the past five games. Their Inside 50s away average sits at 59.2. Their away record 2-7 in 2026 gives context to where they sit right now.

Player Markets

Player Props & Watch List

Model disposal leans and standout performers from recent head-to-heads

PlayerTeamLineModel5g AvgLean
Nick Daicos Collingwood Magpies U30.5 25.8 34.2 UNDER -4.7
Jordan De Goey Collingwood Magpies U21.5 17.8 23.4 UNDER -3.7
Dan Houston Collingwood Magpies U20.5 16.9 20.6 UNDER -3.6
Bailey Smith Geelong Cats O30.5 31.3 30.6 OVER +0.8

Note: in-play betting on AFL is prohibited online in Australia. All player prop markets must be placed pre-game.

H2H Standout Performers

Nick Daicos (Collingwood)
Nick Daicos (Collingwood), Forward. 33.2 disp / 1.11 gls avg. 29 disposals vs Geelong Cats R9 2026.
Josh Daicos (Collingwood)
Josh Daicos (Collingwood), Defender. 26.3 disp / 0.05 gls avg. 25 disposals vs Geelong Cats R9 2026.
Scott Pendlebury (Collingwood)
Scott Pendlebury (Collingwood), Midfielder. 23.9 disp / 0.36 gls avg. 27 disposals vs Geelong Cats R9 2026.
Bailey Smith (Geelong)
Bailey Smith (Geelong), Midfielder. 32.1 disp / 0.44 gls avg. 40 disposals vs Collingwood Magpies R9 2026.
Max Holmes (Geelong)
Max Holmes (Geelong), Midfielder. 29.2 disp / 0.22 gls avg. 33 disposals vs Collingwood Magpies R9 2026.
Gryan Miers (Geelong)
Gryan Miers (Geelong), Interchange. 21.8 disp / 0.27 gls avg.
Model Bets

Ranked Bet Recommendations

MarketBetLinePriceEdgeConfidenceNotes
Total Over 172.5 172.5 $1.88 19.7% edge Strong Model total 187.4 vs market 172.5. Gap: 14.9 points.
Prop Nick Daicos Under 30.5 30.5 N/A 4.7% edge None Model has Nick Daicos at 25.8 vs line 30.5. (price not available from market)
Our Verdict

Prediction & Best Bet

Predicted Score
89.0 - 98.4
Collingwood - Geelong
Best Prop
Nick Daicos Under 30.5 Disposals
Top Edge
Total: 19.7%
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