Home
AFL

This preview has expired.

See all our latest betting tips or suggested betting sites

Geelong Cats vs North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL Betting Tips - Cats to bounce back with a big win

Adam Cusworth

Editor

Last updated: Fri 01 May 2026 09:57

Adam Cusworth 01 May 2026

Share this article

Geelong tipped to dominate North Melbourne at home.
Jeremy Cameron and Bailey Smith expected to star.
Cats have won 14 straight vs Roos, avg. margin 49 points.

Expired

Jeremy Cameron to have a big night (Getty Images)

Geelong Cats vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Preview
Head to Head Stats
Geelong Cats Form - Cats Lose Power Last Week
North Melbourne Kangaroos Form - A Decade In The Making
Geelong Cats Team News
North Melbourne Kangaroos Team News

Geelong Cats vs North Melbourne Kangaroos Preview

Geelong can bounce back from last week by recording a wide-margin win over North Melbourne at home. Jeremy Cameron and Bailey Smith are back for a big day at GMHBA Stadium.

Head to Head Stats

This reads ugly for North Melbourne with Geelong winning the past 14 matches between the two sides by an average margin of 49 points. The past three at GMHBA Stadium have been by an average of 83.

Geelong Cats Form - Cats Lose Power Last Week

Geelong come in with a 4-3 record and have handled a tough early draw well but will be rueing their performance against Port Adelaide last weekend when going down by 30 points.

They were completely outplayed in a number of key statistical measures, including clearances (46-28) and inside 50s (58-35) and probably should have lost by more were it not for some inaccuracy in front of goal from the Power in the 13.17.95 to 10.5.65 scoreline.

Jeremy Cameron booted three goals to follow his 10 from a fortnight ago againt the Western Bulldogs. After a slow start that followed an interrupted pre-season, he has now booted 16 in his past three matches.

Bailey Smith had 30 disposals to extend his streak of 30+ games to six, while Max Holmes had 25 and has hit 25+ in every game this season.

North Melbourne Kangaroos Form - A Decade In The Making

North Melbourne have made their best start to a season since 2016 and sit at 4-3 but dropped their Round 7 match to the GWS Giants by seven. They have played just two finalists from 2025, with the other resulting in a 25-point loss to Brisbane.

The Kangaroos’ improvement in 2026 has been driven by their pressure and stoppage work, while they have a strong clearance game and led the Giants 17-9 in centre clearances last weekend. Tristan Xerri returned from suspension with 25 disposals and 25 hitouts, feeding the likes of Harr Sheezel (32 disposals).

Harry Sheezel has now hit 30+ in nine of his past nine matches. Nick Larkey booted four goals in the loss to the Giants, while Paul Curtis snagged two to back up his six-goal haul against Richmond a week prior.

Geelong Cats Team News

Sam De Koning and Jake Kolodjashnij return, with Mark Blicavs injured and Jack Bowes managed.

North Melbourne Kangaroos Team News

Charlie Comben returns, replacing omitted defender Toby Pink.

Verdict

Geelong Cats v North Melbourne Kangaroos

Cats are backed to bounce back with Cameron and Smith in for a big game.

Geelong -27.5

Pick Your Own Line

@9/10 - 2 Units

£30 Free Bet

Use promo code NEWBONUS

Claim £30 free bet & 20 Free Spins. Use the promo code NEWBONUS. New Hollywoodbets account holders. 18 years or older. United Kingdom residents only. T&Cs apply.

Bet at Hollywood bets

Jeremy Cameron

To Score 3+ goals

@8/15 - 4 Units

Bet £10 Get £30

with bonus code NEWBONUS

Available to new customers only. Make a qualifying deposit of £5 or more and claim the offer within 30 days of registering your account to qualify for 300% of that amount in Bet Credits, up to a maximum of £30 in Bet Credits. Once released, your Bet Credits will be held in your account balance and are non-withdrawable. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Registration required. Time limits and T&Cs apply. The bonus code NEWBONUS can be used during registration but does not change the offer amount in any way. #ad

Bet at bet365

Bailey Smith

To Have 35+ disposals

@13/10 - 1 Unit

Bet £20 Get £10

Use promo code NEWBONUS

18+ New customers only. Bet £20 (or more) EVS (2.0) or greater Get 2 x £5 Free Bets. 1 x £5 Free Bet paid automatically & following £5 Free Bet after 24hrs. Min Free Bet odds 4/1 (5.0) on accumulators Trebles & upwards. Expires after 24hrs. Full T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org

Bet at Star Sports