Geelong heads to the MCG for a clash with Collingwood on Saturday night, set to be the 243rd time that these two teams have met across V/AFL history. 

While Collingwood hold the ascendancy in the all-time match-up, Geelong have pipped the Magpies in more Finals and Grand Final clashes. 

Check out all the best numbers from this classic rivalry.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: Darcy Moore of the Magpies and Tyson Stengle of the Cats compete for the ball during the 2024 AFL Round 18 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Geelong Cats at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 12, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

242 - The total number of games between Geelong and Collingwood across V/AFL history. The Cats have won 105 of those matches. 

156 - Geelong's highest ever score in a single match against the Magpies. This came all the way back in Round 13 of the 1940 VFL season, the Cats kicking 23 goals for the game. 

11 - The most goals in an individual game by a Cats player against Collingwood. The record was set by George Goninon in 1951. 

96 - The Cats biggest margin of victory over Collingwood in a game. The thumping win came in the final round of the 2011 home and away season, Geelong kicked 20 goals to four after quarter time to finish with 149 points for the match. 

7 - Tied for the most contested marks by a Geelong player in a single match. The record was equalled by Tom Hawkins in the 2011 Grand Final against Collingwood. 

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88,115 - The biggest crowd to attend a home and away match between the two teams, which came in Round 9 of the 2010 season. 

6 - The number of times the two sides have met in a Grand Final. The Cats also hold an advantage in this statistic, winning four times against two losses. 

13 - Matches between Geelong and Collingwood in the eighth round of a season, the scheduled round for this week's clash. 

82 - Geelong's biggest win in a Finals match against the Magpies, coming in the 1951 Semi Final. The Cats went on to win the VFL premiership a fortnight later. 

201 - Geelong's total number of wins at the MCG across V/AFL history. 

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46,696 - The current average attendance for Geelong matches this season, currently the highest average in any season across the club's history. 

14 - Finals wins against Collingwood, the most Geelong has had against any team. 

26 - The total number of Finals matches between Geelong and Collingwood. The Cats currently hold a slight advantage with 14 wins against 12 losses. 

99,537 - The biggest crowd to attend a match between Geelong and Collingwood, which came in the 2011 Grand Final. The Cats triumphed by 38 points on that day. 

14 - The most clearances by a player in a single match against Collingwood. This record was set by Steven King in 2000, the second highest by any Geelong player in a match across the club's history. 

Saturday night's match against Collingwood is fully ticketed event. General Admission Cats members with access must upgrade their membership to a reserved seat to attend. Alternatively, Cats fans can purchase a ticket via Ticketek.

Can't attend? Watch the Cats and Pies do battle via a Digital Plus membership and save today! 

Geelong's next home game at GMHBA Stadium is against GWS on Mother's Day, with first bounce at 3.20pm. Secure your ticket today via the link here.