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Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs AFL Round 11 Tips - Dogs to go top 4 with win at Geelong

Ryan Tucker

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Last updated: Wed 21 May 2025 10:33

Ryan Tucker 21 May 2025

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Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs expert predictions for Thursday’s Round 11 AFL game
The game will be played at GMHBA Stadium, with the bounce at 7:30 PM (AEST)
Western Bulldogs are slight underdogs against Geelong Cats but have momentum with 2 consecutive wins at GMHBA Stadium.
Key players like Adam Treloar returning boosts Bulldogs' chances; they're strong in Centre Clearances.
Prediction: Bulldogs win 1-39 with explosive attack, with Rhylee West set to shine on the goalkicking front.

Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs AFL Round 11 Tips

Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs, Round 11 2025 - Expert Prediction

The Bulldogs are slight underdogs in Thursday night’s matchup on the road in Geelong and I am tipping them to take their 3rd straight win at GMHBA Stadium.

Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs, Round 11 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Geelong Cats Form Analysis & Betting Trends
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Geelong Cats Team News
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Western Bulldogs Form Analysis & Betting Trends
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Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs AFL 2025 Round 11 FAQ’s

The Western Bulldogs have been on a monstrous run since getting their core group of stars back on the field and with Adam Treloar likely to return this week, it gets even better. The Dogs have won 4 of their last 5 games, 2 of those by 90 points after starting the season 2-3. They have also taken two straight wins against Geelong at the Cattery, something that not many footy clubs can attest to.

The attack vs defence matchups around the ground are interesting. Geelong are top of the league in Goals per Inside 50 and allow the lowest number of Opposition Points from Stoppages. The Bulldogs defence ranks 1st in Opposition Inside 50’s and they score the most Points from Stoppages of any team in the AFL.

Where I see this game being won is through the midfield, the Cats will be without Dangerfield and Bowes while the Dogs are one of the best teams in the league in Centre Clearances, getting Inside 50 and are extremely efficient in their ball usage.

Take the Western Bulldogs to win 1-39 with some explosive attack pushing the Game Total Over. We have been alternating between Rhylee West and Aaron Naughton on the goalkicking front but this feels like a top spot for West to get 2+. Bontempelli will need to feature heavily to get his team across the line, 25+ touches.

Western Bulldogs have won 2 in a row against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.
70% of games this season have finished with a 1-39 win margin.
Western Bulldogs are 1st in Centre Clearances vs Geelong’s defence ranked 13th.
Rhylee West is averaging 1.8 goals per game but has kicked 2+ in 5 straight games.
Marcus Bontempelli is the 2nd highest ranked player in the AFL and had 27 + 35 touches against Geelong last season.

Head to Head

Geelong are 7-3 straight up and 5-5 ATS against Western Bulldogs since the start of the 2019 season. The Dogs though have won the 2 most recent matchups at GMHBA Stadium.

6 of 10 games have gone Over the Game Total but only 3 matches have gone over the 177.5 total set for this game. The winning margin during this 10 game span is bookended with 40+ results and the other 8 games all 1-39 margins.

Geelong Cats Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
3-2	3-2	2-3

The Cats had absolutely no trouble in disposing of Port Adelaide last weekend as they belted their opponents in Adelaide 115-39.

Jeremy Cameron was the star of the show, booting 7 goals in the victory as his teammates and opposition players were dropping like flies around him. Jack Bowes and Patrick Dangerfield both left the field with injuries in the first half and did not return.

Geelong had 58 Inside 50’s with a 50% efficiency rate, slightly down on their season average of 53% where they also are top of the league in Goals per Inside 50 and Tackles Inside 50.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
7-3	5-5	4-4	2-0

Geelong Cats Team News

Jack Bowes is looking at 3-5 weeks with a hammy while Patrick Dangerfield was likely to be rested around this time anyway but is listed as 1-2 weeks with a low grade hamstring strain.

Tom Stewart, Rhys Stanley and Mitch Knevitt will be available for selection this weekend. Cam Guthrie and Jack Martin will return through the VFL after long stints on the sidelines.

Geelong Cats Team List

Team list yet to be released.

Western Bulldogs Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
4-1	4-1	3-2

The Western Bulldogs returned to the winners circle in spectacular fashion last weekend with a 127-36 drubbing of the Essendon Bombers at Marvel stadium. It was their equal second biggest score of the season and largest win margin just surpassing the 90 pt margin against Port Adelaide two weeks ago.

Rhylee West booted 4 goals but all eyes were on Bailey Dale who racked up 49 disposals in the game with 37 kicks and 12 handballs from the halfback line, breaking the previous club record of 47 disposals in a single game.

The Bulldogs defence held their opponent from scoring a goal up until the 17th minute of the 2nd quarter, their full ground defensive strategy on show for the whole league to see.

2025 Betting Trends

ATS	Over/Under	1-39	40+
6-4	6-4	3-4	3-0

Western Bulldogs Team News

Adam Treloar and Liam Jones will both be put through their paces this week to be eligible for selection this weekend. Jordan Croft, Sam Darcy and Riley Garcia all have a few weeks left on the sidelines before returning.

Western Bulldogs Team List

Team list yet to be released.

Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs AFL 2025 Round 11 FAQ’s

How to watch Geelong Cats vs Western Bulldogs AFL 2025 Round 11?

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Verdict

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