Geelong Cats v Hawthorn: what the numbers say
Geelong Cats meet Hawthorn at MCG, Monday 3:15pm (AFL, Round 2). Geelong Cats have won 97 of the 175 meetings with Hawthorn since 1925.
The big picture
Geelong Cats are 16–9 in AFL 2026, averaging 102.7 points for and 84.8 against.
Hawthorn are 16–7–2 in AFL 2026, averaging 98.2 points for and 82.1 against.
Form
Geelong Cats have won four of their last five and most recently lost to Fremantle 106–120.
Hawthorn have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Brisbane Lions 122–131.
Head to head
These sides have met 175 times on our records since 1925: Geelong Cats 97, Hawthorn 77, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2026, Round 4), Hawthorn won 92–91 at MCG.
Biggest margin between these two: Hawthorn by 135 points in 1986 (225–90).
At MCG
Geelong Cats have won 8 of their last 11 at MCG.
Hawthorn have won 10 of 17 at MCG.
What the numbers say
On form and history, Geelong Cats have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.