Round 11 - Up Next
ROUND 11 · SAT 23 MAY

Geelong Cats vs Sydney Swans

101.2 - 100.0
Model Score

GMHBA Stadium

Over 189.5 (15.6% edge)
Best Prop: Max Holmes Under 26.5 Disposals

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Team Profiles Geelong Cats · Sydney Swans
Tips and Prediction

Geelong vs Sydney, Round 11 2026

The Verdict

Geelong carry a 3-game winning streak into GMHBA Stadium. Model total 201.2 vs market 189.5. Over 189.5 is our top play.

Why This Matters

The market has the total at 189.5. Our model puts it at 201.2, a 11.7-point gap. That is a 15.6% edge on the Over 189.5. Both squads' defensive stats back the lower total.

Team News

Form and Injury Context

Latest information heading into Round 11

Geelong Cats

Team news not yet available.

Sydney Swans

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Statistical Comparison

Key Stats Dashboard

Five-game rolling averages - 2026 season

Geelong
Sydney
386.6 Disposals 396.8
Sydney adv
14.4 Marks Inside 50 13.6
Geelong adv
68.6 Intercepts 77.6
Sydney adv
64.8 Turnovers 76.4
Geelong adv
56 Inside 50s 65
Sydney adv
The Key Number

Sydney hold a Disposals advantage: 396.8 vs 386.6 per game.

Form Guide

Last 5 Results

Geelong
WWWLW
Avg Scored114.0
Avg Conceded76.2
O/U Record7-3-0
ATS Record5-5
Home Record6-0
Sydney
WWWWW
Avg Scored110.0
Avg Conceded82.4
O/U Record5-5-0
ATS Record7-3
Away Record3-1
Head-to-Head

Recent Meetings

Last 4 matches

SeasonRndHomeScoreAwayWinnerATSO/U
2025 R23 Sydney Swans 68 - 111 Geelong Cats Geelong L O
2024 R13 Sydney Swans 112 - 82 Geelong Cats Sydney W O
2023 R16 Sydney Swans 54 - 54 Geelong Cats Draw W U
2023 R6 Geelong Cats 130 - 37 Sydney Swans Geelong W U

Geelong Cats 2-1 in last 3. The most recent clash saw Geelong win 68 - 111 at Sydney in R23 2025. Three of the last four meetings have produced Under totals.

Matchup Analysis

Form Analysis

Geelong Cats Form Analysis

Last five: W W W L W. Geelong are riding a 3-game winning streak. Averaging 114.0 scored and 76.2 conceded over the past five games. Their Disposals home average sits at 386.6. Their home record 6-0 in 2026 gives context to where they sit right now.

Sydney Swans Form Analysis

Last five: W W W W W. Sydney are riding a 7-game winning streak. Averaging 110.0 scored and 82.4 conceded over the past five games. Their Inside 50s away average sits at 65. Their away record 3-1 in 2026 gives context to where they sit right now.

Player Markets

Player Props & Watch List

Model disposal leans and standout performers from recent head-to-heads

PlayerTeamLineModel5g AvgLean
Max Holmes Geelong Cats U26.5 23.1 28.2 UNDER -3.4
Nick Blakey Sydney Swans U25.5 22.5 30.0 UNDER -3.0
Tom Atkins Geelong Cats O18.5 20.3 17.6 OVER +1.8
Callum Mills Sydney Swans U23.5 21.7 22.6 UNDER -1.8
Angus Sheldrick Sydney Swans U20.5 18.8 19.0 UNDER -1.7

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H2H Standout Performers

Bailey Smith (Geelong)
Bailey Smith (Geelong), Midfielder. 32.4 disp / 0.5 gls avg. 30 disposals vs Sydney Swans R23 2025.
Max Holmes (Geelong)
Max Holmes (Geelong), Midfielder. 29.0 disp / 0.3 gls avg.
Tanner Bruhn (Geelong)
Tanner Bruhn (Geelong), Interchange. 23.0 disp / 0.0 gls avg.
Isaac Heeney (Sydney)
Isaac Heeney (Sydney), Midfielder. 26.5 disp / 1.75 gls avg.
Nick Blakey (Sydney)
Nick Blakey (Sydney), Defender. 26.3 disp / 0.4 gls avg.
Justin McInerney (Sydney)
Justin McInerney (Sydney), Midfielder. 26.1 disp / 1.2 gls avg.
Model Bets

Ranked Bet Recommendations

MarketBetLinePriceEdgeConfidenceNotes
Total Over 189.5 189.5 $1.88 15.6% edge Strong Model total 201.2 vs market 189.5. Gap: 11.7 points.
Spread Sydney Swans +10.5 10.5 $1.90 10.5% edge Strong Model has Geelong Cats winning by 1.1. Market line: 10.5. Edge: 10.5%.
Prop Max Holmes Under 26.5 26.5 N/A 3.4% edge None Model has Max Holmes at 23.1 vs line 26.5. (price not available from market)
Our Verdict

Prediction & Best Bet

Predicted Score
101.2 - 100.0
Geelong - Sydney
Best Prop
Max Holmes Under 26.5 Disposals
Top Edge
Total: 15.6%
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