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ROUND 14 · SAT 22 AUG

Geelong Cats vs Richmond Tigers

124.1 - 57.2
Model Score

GMHBA Stadium

Geelong Cats -60.5 (7.2% edge)

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Team Profiles Geelong Cats · Richmond Tigers
Tips and Prediction

Geelong vs Richmond, Round 24 2026

The Verdict

Geelong carry a 5-game winning streak into GMHBA Stadium. Model has Geelong by 66.9. Geelong Cats -60.5 is our top play.

Why This Matters

Market has Geelong by 60.5. Model has Geelong by 66.9. That 6.4-point gap gives Geelong a 7.2% spread edge.

Team News

Form and Injury Context

Latest information heading into Round 24

Geelong Cats

Martin returns after being managed while Cameron and De Koning face fitness tests and Worpel will miss several weeks. Jack Martin, Jeremy Cameron, Sam De Koning in. James Worpel out.

Richmond Tigers

Dion Prestia, Nathan Broad, Sam Lalor out. Injury concerns: Lalor knee soreness season, Balta toe season, Hopper ankle season. Campbell Gray, James Trezise, Kane McAuliffe, Tyler Sonsie expected to play.

Statistical Comparison

Key Stats Dashboard

Five-game rolling averages - 2026 season

Geelong
Richmond
369.6 Disposals 339.4
Geelong adv
61.6 Tackles 58.8
Geelong adv
42.8 Clearances 34
Geelong adv
31 Shots at Goal 19.6
Geelong adv
33.6 Rebound 50s 42.2
Richmond adv
The Key Number

Richmond hold a Disposals advantage: 339.4 vs 369.6 per game.

Form Guide

Last 5 Results

Geelong
WWWWW
Avg Scored111.6
Avg Conceded80.8
O/U Record10-11-0
ATS Record11-10
Home Record10-1
Richmond
LLWLL
Avg Scored56.6
Avg Conceded91.4
O/U Record9-12-0
ATS Record9-12
Away Record1-10
Head-to-Head

Recent Meetings

Last 4 matches

SeasonRndHomeScoreAwayWinnerATSO/U
2025 R24 Richmond Tigers 64 - 103 Geelong Cats Geelong W U
2025 R17 Geelong Cats 124 - 52 Richmond Tigers Geelong W U
2024 R12 Geelong Cats 99 - 69 Richmond Tigers Geelong L U
2023 R9 Richmond Tigers 102 - 78 Geelong Cats Richmond W O

Geelong Cats 3-1 in last 4. The most recent clash saw Geelong win 64 - 103 at Richmond in R24 2025. Three of the last four meetings have produced Under totals.

Matchup Analysis

Form Analysis

Geelong Cats Form Analysis

Last five: W W W W W. Geelong are riding a 5-game winning streak. Averaging 111.6 scored and 80.8 conceded over the past five games. Their Disposals home average sits at 369.6. Their home record 10-1 in 2026 gives context to where they sit right now.

Richmond Tigers Form Analysis

Last five: L L W L L. Richmond are on two straight losses. Averaging 56.6 scored and 91.4 conceded over the past five games. Their Inside 50s away average sits at 46.6. Their away record 1-10 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

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H2H Standout Performers

Bailey Smith (Geelong)
Bailey Smith (Geelong), Midfielder. 32.3 disp / 0.38 gls avg. 34 disposals vs Richmond Tigers R24 2025.
Max Holmes (Geelong)
Max Holmes (Geelong), Midfielder. 29.2 disp / 0.22 gls avg. 26 disposals vs Richmond Tigers R24 2025.
Tanner Bruhn (Geelong)
Tanner Bruhn (Geelong), Interchange. 21.6 disp / 0.05 gls avg.
Tim Taranto (Richmond)
Tim Taranto (Richmond), Midfielder. 24.2 disp / 0.7 gls avg. 27 disposals vs Geelong Cats R24 2025.
Jack Ross (Richmond)
Jack Ross (Richmond), Midfielder. 22.7 disp / 0.33 gls avg.
Jayden Short (Richmond)
Jayden Short (Richmond), Interchange. 22.7 disp / 0.15 gls avg. 26 disposals vs Geelong Cats R24 2025.
Model Bets

Ranked Bet Recommendations

MarketBetLinePriceEdgeConfidenceNotes
Spread Geelong Cats -60.5 -60.5 $1.90 7.2% edge Moderate Model has Geelong Cats winning by 66.9. Market line: 60.5. Edge: 7.2%.
Our Verdict

Prediction & Best Bet

Predicted Score
124.1 - 57.2
Geelong - Richmond
Best Prop
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Top Edge
Spread: 7.2%
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