# North Melbourne v Geelong Cats — AFL Round 23 2026 AI Prediction by Alphr

## Who will win North Melbourne v Geelong Cats?

Alphr's AFL model makes Geelong Cats a clear 76% favourite over North Melbourne in Round 23. Predicted result: Geelong Cats by 36 in a low-scoring game (170 total, under the 183.5 line). **Confidence: High.** Geelong Cats lead on ELO Rating, Forward Line and Lineup Strength. The edge is on the Geelong Cats line at +13.6%.

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### North Melbourne v Geelong Cats
Sat, 15 Aug, 03:45 pm AEST · Marvel Stadium · Round 23

**The model's call**
- **Head to Head:** Geelong Cats to win @ $1.30 (edge -1.3%) — model probability 75.7%
- **Line / Spread:** Geelong Cats -22.5 @ $1.89 (edge +13.6%)
- **Margin Band:** Geelong Cats 1-39 @ $3.30 (edge +0.0%)
- **Total (Over/Under):** Under 183.5 @ $1.89 (edge +2.1%)
- Predicted margin: Geelong Cats by 36 · Predicted total: 170

### Match Overview

The model is firm on Geelong Cats here: 76% to see off North Melbourne. The heaviest factor is the ratings gap: Geelong Cats sit 404 ELO points clear, 1767 to 1363. Form leans Geelong Cats's way: 4 from their last 5, against 1 for North Melbourne.

On paper North Melbourne shade it, ahead on 4 of 7 factors including Forward Line, Weather and Defence. The model still sides with Geelong Cats, which says ELO Rating and Lineup Strength carry the most weight. The margin model has Geelong Cats by 36.1, with the two sides combining for about 170. Geelong Cats to win, and win clearly. The model isn't hedging.

### Recent Form (Last 5)

| North Melbourne | Stat | Geelong Cats |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Wins (Last 5) | 4.0 |
| 81.2pts | Avg Score | 101.2pts |
| 90.0pts | Avg Conceded | 76.0pts |
| -8.8pts | Avg Margin | 25.2pts |
| 378.2 | Disposals | 373.6 |
| 50.0 | Inside 50s | 50.0 |
| 49.0 | Tackles | 58.2 |
| 32.8 | Clearances | 42.4 |

### Form & History

_Last 5 games, oldest → newest._

| Team | Last 5 | Avg Pts |
|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne | R18 L · R19 L · R20 L · R21 L · R22 W | 81.2 |
| Geelong Cats | R18 L · R19 W · R20 W · R21 W · R22 W | 101.2 |

### Common questions

**What's the predicted score?** A low-scoring Geelong Cats win, around 103–67 (total ~170 — under the 183.5 line).

**Will it be high-scoring?** Unlikely — the model leans under the 183.5 line (model projects 170).

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Last updated: 2026-08-13 09:50 UTC (latest tip update)