Melbourne Demons vs Geelong Cats Prediction: Another busy day for the leaders

League-leading Geelong Cats will travel to play the Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Heading into this game, both teams are coming off a victory. Which side will keep things rolling?

Melbourne Demons

Melbourne Demons returned to winning ways the previous weekend against the Richmond Tigers, pulling off a dominant 42-85 win. However, prior to that win, Melbourne Demons lost to the Brisbane Lions, an encounter that ended 60-82, their second league defeat this season, with the first being a week one loss to Sydney Swans. However, other encounters this season saw the Melbourne Demons pick up wins over the Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn Hawks, the Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows. Melbourne Demons have accumulated 20 points this season, positioning them 4th in the league standings.

Geelong Cats

Geelong Cats were brilliant last weekend against Carlton Blues, securing a 118-105 win. With that win, Geelong Cats have won seven consecutive league games, their best run in their club's history. In that run of victories, Geelong Cats defeated Essendon Bombers, St Kilda Saints, Adelaide Crows, Hawthorn Hawks, Western Bulldogs, North Melbourne Kangaroos, and the Brisbane Lions. While they go into this game, week 8, the Geelong Cats are at the top of the standings, having accumulated maximum points from their first seven league games.

Expert Betting Tips

The Cats proved why they led the standings last weekend, getting past a stubborn Carlton Blues. However, this will be even tougher for them as this is a road game against a tough Melbourne Demons side that has consistently been strong this season. However, this side is yet to lose, and even though the Demons have been in good form, the Geelong Cats come in as favorites, and they are expected to win.