Port Adelaide Power vs Geelong Cats: Prediction for the match on 17 May 2025

Port Adelaide Power vs Geelong Cats: Prediction and Odds on the Match on May 17, 2025

In round ten of the Australian Football League, Port Adelaide Power will play Geelong Cats at Adelaide Oval. The two teams are coming off a defeat in their last weekend game and will hope for a better result here. How will this game unfold as both teams hope to get back to winning ways? Below, I will preview this game and offer predictions. 

Port Adelaide Power: Form and Statistics

The Port Adelaide Power have now lost two consecutive matches and will need to step up their game. In their last contest, Port Adelaide Power were unlucky against Adelaide Crows having previously lost by 90 points to the Western Bulldogs. Yet, this team went on a winning run of three games prior to those defeats, and they have improved their records to 16 points from nine matches, leaving them 13th in the standings. 

Port Adelaide Power Team News and Lineup

After missing out against Adelaide Crows due to suspension, Willie Rioli is expected to be back with the first tema in this fixture. However, Kane Farrell had an injury and is projected to miss four to six weeks. Travis Boak impressed in his return from injury in the SANFL and could be an inclusion.

Port Adelaide Power Team List

B: La.Jones, A.Aliir, M.Bergman

HB: C.Rozee - C, E.Ratugolea, R.Burton

C: W.Drew, O.Wines, J.Burgoyne

HF: D.Byrne-Jones, M.Georgiades, J.Mead

F: S.Powell-Pepper, O.Lord, J.Richards

FOLL: D.Visentini, J.Horne-Francis, Z.Butters

Interchange: J.Sinn, J.Finlayson, C.Moraes, W.Rioli, L.Evans

Emergency: J.Sweet, T.Boak, J.McEntee

In: W.Rioli, L.Evans

Out: K.Farrell (Injured), J.McEntee (Omitted)

Geelong Cats: Form and Statistics

Geelong Cats failed to maintain their quality the previous weekend and ended on the losing end in their game against GWS Giants. In what was a competitive contest, this team had an inconsistent performance, as second and final quarter wins were not enough to seal maximum points in a 101-105 contest. However, this team has lost two of their last three matches, with the first against Carlton Blues. In the meantime, it is tough to write how brilliant they have been this season, as they currently sit in the playoff spot. 

Geelong Cats Team News and Lineup

Rhys Stanley, Jack Henry and Tom Stewart are all in contention to feature in this game. However, Jake Kolodjashnij had an injury setback and will likely be a few weeks away from joining the first team.

Geelong Cats Team List

B: J.Henry, S.De Koning, C.O’Sullivan

HB: L.Humphries, M.O’Connor, Z.Guthrie

C: G.Miers, M.Holmes, O.Dempsey

HF: B.Close, S.Mannagh, T.Stengle

F: J.Cameron, P.Dangerfield - C, S.Neale

FOLL: M.Blicavs, B.Smith, T.Atkins

Interchange: J.Bews, M.Duncan, O.Mullin, J.Bowes, O.Henry

Emergency: R.Stanley, O.Wiltshire, G.Stevens

In: J.Henry, L.Humphries

Out: T.Clohesy (Omitted), J.Clark (Omitted)

Port Adelaide Power vs Geelong Cats Blues Betting Tips & Odds

• Port Adelaide Power have won two of the last four contests of this fixture. In home matches, they have won twice in their last three. A win for the home side is available on 1Xbet with odds at 2.17.
• Geelong Cats have scored at least 80 points in four of their last five league games. While they are heavily favoured here, the bookies back them to score over 91.5 points with odds at 1.87 on 1Xbet bookmaker.
• Geelong Cats have won four of their last six league games coming into this contest. In this fixture, they have also won three of the last five. They are favourites on the road in this one with odds at 1.65 on Bet365.
• The last five meetings between the Port Adelaide Power and Geelong Cats have ended with many runs. Over 179.5 points is available on Betway with odds at 1.85.

Port Adelaide Power vs Geelong Cats Match Prediction 17 May 2025

The Port Adelaide Power are very inconsistent, struggling to maintain competitiveness and high level performance. After another defeat to the Adelaide Crows last weekend, it is just difficult to see how well this team can bounce back, considering how poor they have gone behind against the Bulldogs. On the other hand, Geelong Cats have shown some quality performances but they have also had their off days in recent times. I believe this will be an open game where both teams will have their chances, with the Port Adelaide Power at home. As favourites, Geelong Cats could cause a lot of troubles for Port Adelaide especially with how they have been so solid in attack. Yet, I feel Port Adelaide can cover the spread at home, and with the two teams expected to show a lot of attacking plays, a bet on points is a good option. 

Our match prediction: is handicap W1(+12.5) with odds at 1.63 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip: is over 177.5 points with odds at 1.89 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction: is Geelong Cats over 91.5 points with odds at 1.87 on Betway bookmaker.