There are two night matches on Saturday in AFL Round 20 and the first of those to get underway is at Marvel Stadium with North Melbourne playing Geelong. It’s a heavily one-sided matchup according to the odds, so we’ve tried to find you some decent value bets to follow.
Below, we bring you our best bet, player prop, and Same Game Multi for the Kangaroos vs Cats, with odds thanks to BetReal - a brand-new Aussie sportsbetting site we think you'll love!
North Melbourne vs Geelong Prediction & Betting Tips: AFL 2025 Round 20
Have North Melbourne Improved?
North Melbourne’s challenging 2025 season continues as they prepare to host a formidable Geelong side in the third of four Saturday matches. It has been another year of struggle for the Kangaroos, who currently find themselves 17th on the ladder with a record of four wins, one draw, and 13 losses. After a promising patch of form midway through the year that gave their fans a glimpse of a brighter future, Alastair Clarkson’s side has regressed significantly over the past month. They enter this clash having lost four consecutive matches, with each defeat coming by a margin of five goals or more, highlighting their recent defensive frailties.
Geelong are Well Placed
In stark contrast, Geelong is cruising towards another finals campaign. The Cats enter Round 20 sitting comfortably in fourth position on the ladder and are primed for a deep September run. With a relatively soft draw to conclude the home-and-away season, a top-four finish looks highly likely, and they could even push for a top-two spot if they win their remaining five games. Chris Scott’s men were professional and efficient last weekend, taking care of business against St Kilda with a comprehensive 113-82 victory. They are a well-oiled machine that knows how to handle inferior opposition.
Recent History
The recent history between these two clubs makes for grim reading for Kangaroos supporters. Geelong has utterly dominated North Melbourne for over a decade, winning their last 13 straight encounters. This isn't just a winning streak; it's a history of demolition. In their past five matchups alone, the Cats have been an offensive juggernaut, kicking massive totals of 121, 144, 125, 139, and 106 points. Their average winning margin over that dominant span is a staggering 70 points, illustrating the chasm that exists between the two sides.
Cats Onslaught? Here's Our North Melbourne vs Geelong Tip
This match appears to be one of the biggest mismatches of the round. Geelong’s motivation to secure a top-four spot, combined with North Melbourne’s poor form, points to another one-sided affair. The Cats’ potent forward line will be licking their lips at the prospect of facing a Kangaroos defence that has been leaking goals. Expect Geelong to control this game from the outset and win very comfortably. Another high-scoring performance is on the cards, and the Cats should have no trouble clearing the 110.5 total points line.
Geelong Team Total Over 110.5
$1.85 (1.5 Units)
North Melbourne vs Geelong Prop Bet: Cameron Coleman
Our Best Player Prop Bet: Cameron 5+ Goals
Jeremy Cameron enters Round 20 with an 11-goal lead in the Coleman Medal race. He’s kicked 58 goals from 18 matches and will be looking to put the medal beyond doubt with another big bag against North Melbourne. Jezza has beaten up on the bad teams this year and has terrific form against the Kangaroos as well, kicking 19 goals in his last 4 games against them, which includes bags of 6 and 7. He should have another big day at Marvel.
Jeremy Cameron 5+ Goals
$3.70
North Melbourne vs Geelong Same Game Multi
Jeremy Cameron 4+ Goals: See prop bet above for reasoning.
Finn O’Sullivan 15+ Disposals: He’s been getting a bit more of the footy in recent weeks and is coming off 20 disposals last weekend. Plays a nice role in defence and should see plenty of it.
Riley Hardeman 15+ Disposals: Another running defender for the Kangaroos that has been in some solid form. 18 disposals last week and 20 disposals three weeks ago. He’s nice value again here.
North Melbourne vs Geelong Betting Odds & Match Info
Location: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Odds: North Melbourne $8.50 vs Geelong $1.07
Where to Watch North Melbourne vs Geelong
You can watch the Kangaroos vs Cats live and ad-free on Kayo Sports.
Follow our North Melbourne vs Geelong Tips at Dabble!
