Geelong v Gold Coast: AFL Saturday preview

Geelong will jump over the Gold Coast and into the top four on Saturday, if they take the four points at GMHBA Stadium.

The two sides are neck and neck after picking up eight wins each so far this season, and an epic battle looks to be on the cards.

Home advantage could sway things the way of the Cats, who are flying after winning the last three games on the bounce.

However the Suns cannot be written off and they will be desperate to bounce back after slipping to a rare defeat against Fremantle last week.

They will have been licking their wounds all week and will be determined to get back on track on Saturday afternoon.

Both sides are desperate to make the top four, meaning Saturday’s clash has plenty riding on it.

Geelong v Gold Coast betting preview

Cats on a roll

Geelong have been hit and miss at times this season, but after winning the last three on the bounce, appear to have found some consistency.

They have shown what they are capable of with wins over Western Bulldogs and Collingwood, and will be tested once again against the Suns.

However they are the hot fancies heading into the game, and GMHBA Stadium has been something of a fortress, particularly against the Suns.

The Cats can be backed at 5.50 to win the game by either 13-24 or 25-36 points.

Geelong had a little scare against West Coast in Perth at the weekend, but rallied to win the game 116-73.

Jeremy Cameron was the star of the show in front of goal when booting five majors.

The gun forward can be backed at 7.50 to carry on where he left off by kicking the first of the game against the Suns.

Suns look to bounce back

Gold Coast suffered a rare home defeat when losing to Fremantle last week, and will be desperate to show that was just a blip.

They have won the last two games against the Cats, but both of them were on the Gold Coast, and GMHBA will be a different test altogether.

Indeed they have lost their last eight visits to the venue, by an average of 71.5 points.

It is sure to be closer on Saturday, but the Gold Coast will be intent on leaving with the four points.

They can be backed at 6.50 to edge a tight game by 1-12 points.

Matt Rowell will be key to their chances as he continues to shine, averaging 24.5 disposals a game this season.

Those are career-best numbers for the midfielder, who is priced at 1.87 to collect 25+ disposals against Geelong.

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Geelong v Gold Coast odds

Geelong - 1.38
Gold Coast - 3.10

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