Collingwood Magpies vs Geelong Cats Prediction: A much needed win for Cats

The action of week 22෴ of the Australian Football League will get underway between the Geelong Cats and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Magpies were defeated for the first time in back-to-back games this season over the weekend, while the Geelong Cats increased their hopes of making the postseason with a win over the Port Adelaide Power.

The Collingwood Magpies have been going through a rough patch in terms of their play as of late, and their loss to the Hawthorn Hawks by a score of 105-73 was their second consecutive loss. Recently, wins have been difficult to come by for the Collingwood Magpies, who are currently on top of the ladder despite being in the midst of a two-game losing streak that began with a loss to the Carlton Blues and continued with a loss that occurred over the weekend. The Collingwood Magpies can afford to lose a few matches now that they have an eight-point lead at the top of the ladder. However, there is no room for complacency as they hurtle into the postseason because there is so little time left. The Magpies are looking to win the home and away seasons before turning their focus to the off-season, and a victory over the Geelong Cats would be a victory that would make a statement for them as they move closer and closer to claiming that title. Nick Daicos and Nathan Murphy received knocks in the previous week; however, Nathan Murphy may be available to play this week, while Tom Mitchell may also be able to participate despite having an issue with his thigh.

The Geelong Cats were able to get back on track after suffering two losses in a row by squeaking out a 97-85 victory over the Port Adelaide Power. Given that they are currently ninth on the ladder with 42 points, the Geelong Cats' performance this season has not been satisfactory. The Geelong Cats are well aware of the uphill battle that lies ahead of them if they wish to play a role in the off-season. A victory over the Port Adelaide Power by a score of 97-85 was the ideal way to get back on track after suffering losses to the Brisbane Lions and the Fremantle Dockers, as this rekindled their chances of finishing in the top eight. In spite of this, there are still a few games left for the Cats to play, and if they want to give themselves a legitimate shot at participating in postseason play, they have to win every one of those games. Because of his ligament injury, Jack Henry will not be able to play in this game; Tom Hawkins is expected to take his place if and when he recovers from his hamstring injury.

In spite of the fact that they have lost their last two games in a row, I am picking the Collingwood Magpies to pick up a win that will bolster their confidence and allow them to keep their lead at the top while also causing the Geelong Cats a huge problem in their fight for a top eight position.