Geelong Cats vs Hawthorn Hawks Prediction: A promising Easter Monday at Kardinia Park

Geelong Cats vs Hawthorn Hawks: Prediction and odds on the Match on 21 April 2025

Prediction for the Australian Football League game for Monday, 21st of April, 2025. This game will take place at the GMHBA Stadium at Kardinia Park, featuring the Geelong Cats against the Hawthorn Hawks. The two teams had a great start to the season and will hope to get a win here. The Hawthorn Hawks will hope to bounce back from their shocking defeat at the hands of Port Adelaide Power at Adelaide Oval, while the Geelong Cats will eye their fourth win of the season and third in a row. Which team wins this one? Here at Telecomasia, we will preview this game and offer free betting predictions.

Geelong Cats: Form and Statistics

The Geelong Cats have shown class and character in their last two matches and it now remains to be seen if they can extend that performance. Starting the season brilliantly with a win against Fremantle Dockers, which ended 147-69, this team went on to drop two consecutive stinkers as they lost to the Geelong Cats and St Kilda Saints in games that ended 70-61 and 98-91.

In the meantime, Geelong Cats have been a different team this April after consecutive wins over Melbourne Demons before a 100-119 win over the Adelaide Crows last weekend. Ahead of this game, Geelong Cats have twelve points from five matches, leaving them seated in 7th spot.

Geelong Cats Team News

Geelong Cats should settle with the same squad that won them their outing against Adelaide Crows. However, it is likely to have Tom Stewart back in the starting lineup after he has been declared fit.

Hawthorn Hawks: Form and Statistics

The Hawthorn Hawks have been bright all season and I feel it is acceptable they lost last weekend to the Port Adelaide Power, as it is impossible to go all season unbeaten. However, while they lost their momentum at the early stage the previous weekend, which saw them lose the first two quarters by 49 points, this team went on to win 15-27 and then 27-44 in the last two quarters. In the meantime, Sam Mitchell's men started their season with four consecutive matches. Ahead of this game, Sam Mitchell sits 6th in the league standings and a win in this game could take them to the top of the standings, levelling points with the Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions.

Hawthorn Hawks Team News

The Hawthorn Hawks have Connor MacDonald back in the squad after recovering from his injury. After a three-game suspension in Round One, Jack Scrimshaw will be ready for selection for Sam Mitchell. Surprisingly, Mitchel has named Conor Nash to be part of this crucial class as he confirms him crucial for this fixture.

Geelong Cats and Hawthorn Hawks Head-to-Head Statistics

Geelong Cats and Hawthorn Hawks have had a long rivalry battle history and this game promises to be the same. In their last six meetings, the Geelong Cats won five different times, showing how dominant they are. In the meantime, the Hawthorn Hawks last win in this fixture was in 2022, which ended 92-80 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Geelong Cats and Hawthorn Hawks Betting Tips & Odds

• The Geelong Cats have dominated this fixture and come into this game with a winning run of two matches. An option for them to win is available at Betway with odds at 1.83.
• The two teams have been solid this season, especially in attack. The option for over 172.5 points is available with odds at 1.89 on Bet365.
• The Hawthorn Hawks have been playing so well this season, and they have lost only once in five matches. While they will look to bounce back to winning ways, the odds are available at 2.00 on 1Xbet.
• With the two teams expected to start the game on a good note, I still believe the second half will come with much intensity. The second half, the highest scoring half, is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.73.

Geelong Cats vs Hawthorn Hawks Prediction 21 April 2025

The Hawthorn Hawks have been playing at a top level this season, and they cannot afford to lose for the second time in a row. In the meantime, Geelong Cats have been the better side in this fixture and still won by over 51 points last August. However, the Hawthorn Hawks have developed and improved their play in recent times and I expect them to go head-to-head with the Geelong Cats here.

This will be a tricky game, but with a lot of offensive play expected, I will back the Hawthorn Hawks to win at full time, as they should end their poor record in this fixture.

Our match prediction is over 170.5 points with odds at 1.60 on the 1XBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip is a win for the Hawthorn Hawks with odds at 1.91 on the Bet365 bookmaker.