Third up in the four-game slate in the AFL for Anzac Day is a fixture between Port Adelaide and Geelong at Adelaide Oval. The Power come into this clash at 2-4 after a narrow loss to the Hawks last weekend, while the Cats are 4-2 and destroyed the undermanned Bulldogs last time out
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Port Adelaide vs Geelong Prediction & Betting Tips: AFL 2026 Round 7
Power’s Stars Need to Fire
Port Adelaide enters this ANZAC Appeal Round sitting 12th (2-4) and searching for stability under Josh Carr. While the Power showed significant fight in their narrow loss to Hawthorn last week, that performance was heavily carried by their top-end talent. With Zak Butters and Jason Horne-Francis both playing at an elite level, Port remained competitive, but the long-term absence of captain Connor Rozee (hamstring surgery) has left a void in leadership and polish that the rest of the roster is struggling to fill. Carr has named an unchanged side for the first time this season, hoping that this current mix is the right mix going forward.
Cats Contending Again
Geelong (4-2) arrives as one of the league's most clinical offensive unit following a 75-point demolition of the Bulldogs. That win was defined by a legendary 10-goal haul from Jeremy Cameron, who has catapulted himself right up the leaderboard to chase Gold Coast's Ben King, who currently leads the Coleman Medal race on 24 goals. The Cats look even stronger this week with the return of Jack Henry and Mark O’Connor, while Oisin Mullin prepares for his 50th AFL game. With Bailey Smith averaging over 34 disposals and a deep midfield rotation, the Cats possess a two-way running power that far outclasses Port’s top-heavy engine room.
Recent H2H History
The recent history is purely one-sided: Geelong has won the last three meetings by an average margin of 83 points, including a 76-point thrashing at this venue last year. The Cats currently hold a five-game winning streak at the Adelaide Oval, treating it like a home away from home. Statistically, Geelong has covered the line in 80% of their games as favourites this season, while Port Adelaide has failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against top-eight opposition.
Power or Cats? Here’s Our Best Bet
Geelong is superior across every line, making the -27.5 spread looks generous. The Cats possess the specific defensive tools to stifle Port's only avenues to goal; expect Mullin to lock down Butters with his elite speed, while the returning O’Connor is the ideal physical matchup to limit Horne-Francis. History shows that neutralising these two effectively breaks the Power’s back, leaving a supporting cast that has proven incapable of the necessary heavy lifting. Expect another comprehensive Geelong victory led by a firing Jeremy Cameron.
Geelong -27.5
$1.91 (1.5 Units)
Port Adelaide vs Geelong Prop Bet
After a slow start to the season by his lofty standards, Jeremy Cameron exploded last weekend against the Bulldogs with 10 goals. He was kicking them from absolutely everywhere and will get plenty of looks again this weekend against the lackluster Power defence. On top of that, he’s kicked 17 goals against the Power in their last 3 meetings (6, 7, & 4).
Jeremy Cameron 4+ Goals
$2.50
Port Adelaide vs Geelong Same Game Multi
Geelong to Win: For the reasons mentioned above in our best bet.
Jeremy Cameron 4+ Goals: For the reasons mentioned above in our prop bet.
Corey Durdin Anytime Goal Scorer: Continues to hit the scoreboard in his new colours. 10 goals in 6 games for the Power and has kicked at least one in every game.
Ollie Dempsey Anytime Goal Scorer: Likes this matchup against the Power. He kicked 3.3 in his 2 meetings against them last year and is in strong form again in 2026.
Same Game Odds: $5.50 at Bet365
Port Adelaide vs Geelong Match Info & Betting Odds
Date: Saturday 25th April
Time: 6:35pm AEST
Location: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Odds: Port Adelaide $4.10 vs Geelong $1.24
Line: +27.5
Points: 184.5
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