Geelong Cats vs Carlton Blues Prediction: A competitive game at Melbourne

Geelong Cats take on the Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground in game week 7 AFL action on Saturday. Both teams have been exceptional this season and come into this game on the heel of a victory. Which side will keep their top-level performance here?

Geelong Cats are coming off a brilliant weekend against the Brisbane Lions, pulling off a 37-63 win. The Geelong Cats had a slow start in that game, as they were behind in the first quarter by four goals. However, a motivated Geelong Cats did catch up in the second and third quarters before a brilliant 2-21 win in the last quarter of the game. To this stage of the season, Geelong Cats are the only side that has not suffered a defeat in the AFL this season. Geelong Cats are seated at the top of the AFL standings with 24 points, amassing a 141.28 percentile value in the process. While they now head into this encounter, Geelong Cats will hope to keep their top spot in the standings as they continue their incredible season performance.

Carlton Blues showed character last weekend against the GWS Giants in a 117-98 win. However, the prior encounter to that win was a 2-margin defeat to the Adelaide Crows in a 98-100 encounter. Heading into this game 7, Carlton Blues have won five of their first six league games in the AFL this season. Carlton Blues pulled off incredible performances against the Brisbane Lions, Richmond Tigers, North Melbourne Kangaroos, and the Fremantle Dockers in other games.

Considering how impressive the two teams have been all season, this match will be a close and tight encounter. The Carlton Blues have an average of 80+ goals in each game this season except their 63-73 against the Fremantle Dockers. On the other hand, the Geelong Cats have scored 90+ goals in four of their six games this season. This game should be offensive-oriented, but Geelong Cats remain a more consistent side this season and should win at home, given their form and relentless back-to-back performances.