Geelong Cats vs Essendon Bombers Prediction: Luck is expected to be in favor of the Cats in this encounter

Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the round 16 Australian Football League encounter between Geelong Cats and Essendon Bombers. The bombers are the better side at the moment, but can the Cats end their poor run of games?

Geelong Cats were on the losing end the previous week against Carlton Blues, losing 138-75. However, that defeat was the Geelong Cats’ sixth in their last seven, with their lone win being a 99-69 win over the Richmond Tigers on the first day of June. In the meantime, other encounters in that run saw the Geelong Cats lose to the Melbourne Demons, Port Adelaide Power, Gold Coast Suns, GWS Giants and the Sydney Swans. 

In the AFL this season, the Geelong Cats have 32 points accumulated from 14 matches, thanks to a strong season start. The Geelong Cats are positioned 7th in the AFL standings, sharing points with GWS Giants, Port Adelaide Power, and the Melbourne Demons. 

Essendon Bombers will head into this game following a 122-92 win over the West Coast Eagles. However, the prior consecutive games to that victory saw the Essendon Bombers suffer defeats at the hands of the Carlton Blues and the Gold Coast Suns, games that ended 70-96 and 91-80. 

Yet, Essendon Bombers have had more win performances in their last matches, winning as many as 7 of their last 10. In fact, they drew the Collingwood Magpies in that run, with just two defeats recorded. In the AFL this season, Essendon Bombers have accumulated 38 points from 14 matches, positioning them 3rd spot. 

I think it is worth giving the Geelong Cats a chance in this encounter. Without a doubt, the Essendon Bombers have been decent in recent weekends, and it is tough to write them off. However, the Geelong Cats have a lot to prove after a number of poor games, and at home, this might be their chance. Expect this game to be focused on defensive play and the Cats having their chance.