GWS vs. Geelong Predictions - AFL Round 18 2026

We have GWS vs. Geelong predictions for AFL Round 18 on Saturday, July 11 at 4:15pm at ENGIE Stadium.

Pressure is on GWS and Geelong to perform this week, having posted just three wins between them in their last 10 games combined. Bookmakers expect a close game, and it could be one of the most exciting games of the week.

Best Bet

Geelong –8.5 @ $1.90

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Winning games hasn’t been easy for Geelong recently, scoring just one win from their last five games, which came against Gold Coast.

They have since lost to Fremantle and Brisbane, who are tough teams to beat, so we’re prepared to forgive those efforts. They are a quality team at their best, and last year’s finalists have lost three of their last five games by less than 10 points.

GWS comes off its best win this season when beating Fremantle 109-88. It was an exceptional showing, and a great way to bounce back after losing to Hawthorn, Carlton, and St Kilda. However, matching that effort this week could prove too difficult.

Geelong will give the home team a stern challenge, and they are desperate to turn their 0-2 record to GWS last year. It’s an important contest for their chances of making the finals, so Geelong should turn up to play.

Same Game Multi

Geelong –8.5, Tanner Bruhn 20+ Disposals, Jeremy Cameron 3+ Goals, Total Points Over 184.5 @ $8.50

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Tanner Bruhn could provide Geelong with a big game, and the $1.62 odds to have 20+ disposals is good value. He has 20+ disposals in three of his last five games, so he could get Geelong’s midfield attack going.

Jeremy Cameron has been tough to follow this season. He didn’t score last week, making it his second no-goal game in his last four matches. He’s better than that, so we’re giving him another chance to come up with the goods. $1.93 to kick 3+ goals is a good enough price for the risk.

A high-scoring game is expected, so our AFL SGM bet includes over 184.5 points.

Best Value Bet

Geelong Wire-to-Wire @ $2.40

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Geelong’s season could be on the line against GWS. They’ll likely still be inside the top eight with a loss, but five losses in their last six games would be shocking for their finals chances.

We’re putting our faith in Geelong coming up with a big performance, and they could get out to a big first quarter lead and score a wire-to-wire win.

It pays $2.40, so it’s worth including as a value bet.

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