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Geelong Cats vs. Essendon Bombers Prediction: Cats Predicted to Win Friday's AFL Round 22 Matchup [8/8/2025]
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Written by Damien Souness, Chief Innovation Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers matchup.
The Geelong Cats will square off with the Essendon Bombers in Australian Football League (AFL) action at GMHBA Stadium on Friday, commencing at 5:40AM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced AFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Cats as the most likely winner of today's game.
For expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Bombers vs. Cats predictions page.
Cats vs. Bombers Prediction: Who Will Win Round 22 Game?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's AFL game between the Bombers and Cats 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Cats a 100% chance of beating the Bombers.
According to our model, the Cats (-70.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 181.5 has a 51% chance of staying under.
Essendon vs. Geelong Odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bombers | Cats |
|---|---|---|
| Line (Spread) | +70.5 (-115) | -70.5 (-115) |
| Total | o181.5 (-120) | u181.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Cats vs. Bombers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's Australian rules football matchup between the Cats and Bombers at GMHBA Stadium is scheduled to commence at 5:40AM ET.
- Who: Essendon Bombers vs. Geelong Cats
- Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
- Time: 5:40AM ET/2:40AM PT
- Venue: GMHBA Stadium
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Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Friday's Bombers vs. Cats matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Cats, with a 100% win probability, will likely beat the Bombers on Friday.
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Damien Souness leverages over 15 years of experience to create engaging content focused on sports, online gaming and wagering. As Chief Innovation Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, the parent company of Dimers, he offers strategic insights and innovative solutions to enhance the player experience.
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