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AI Game Review

Brisbane Lions defied the model's 80% prediction for Geelong Cats — a notable upset. The margin model missed here — predicting 26.7 but the actual margin was 47 points. The game's 197 points came in 17 points higher than the predicted 180. The model went 1/3 on this match. The over 176.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

80%Geelong CatsFavourite

Geelong Cats

80%

Brisbane Lions

20%

AI Match Overview

Geelong Cats are clear favourites here at 80%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Brisbane Lions. The model sees Geelong Cats ahead on 4 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Recent Win Rate and Forward Line ELO. Geelong Cats carry a 37-point ELO rating advantage (1870 vs 1833). Recent form favours Geelong Cats with 5 wins from their last 5 compared to 4 for Brisbane Lions. The margin model predicts Geelong Cats by 26.7 points with a combined total of 180.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

2 ACTIVE EDGES

Each market is predicted by an independent model — H2H, margin, and totals may occasionally disagree.

H2H Recommendation

Geelong Cats to Win @1.54

Lost ✗

Edge

+14.7%

Line / Spread

Geelong Cats -11.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+14.7%

Total Points

Over 176.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Geelong Cats
WWWWW
110.0
Brisbane Lions
WWWWL
92.8

Avg Conceded

71.2

Geelong Cats

70.6

Brisbane Lions

Avg Margin

38.8

Geelong Cats

22.2

Brisbane Lions

Disposals

348.8

Geelong Cats

384.0

Brisbane Lions

Inside 50s

50.0

Geelong Cats

50.0

Brisbane Lions

H2H History (Last 5)Brisbane Lions lead 3-2
Sep 2025GEE 112 - 74 BRI
Jun 2025GEE 51 - 92 BRI
Mar 2025GEE 61 - 70 BRI
Sep 2024GEE 85 - 95 BRI
Apr 2024GEE 63 - 37 BRI
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

GEE
1870Overall1833
BRI
ELO difference: +37 in favour of Geelong Cats

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1222Midfield1268
Best: 1267BRI +46Best: 1365
1304Forwards1233
Best: 1484GEE +71Best: 1317
1063Defence1343
Best: 1159BRI +281Best: 1497
1361Ruck1070
Best: 1453GEE +291Best: 1141

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

GEE
Stat
BRI
5.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
110.0pts
Avg Score
92.8pts
71.2pts
Avg Conceded
70.6pts
38.8pts
Avg Margin
22.2pts
348.8
Disposals
384.0
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
67.0
Tackles
58.8
37.2
Clearances
39.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

1
ELO Difference14.0%
Cats
2
Midfield ELO11.0%
Lions
3
Recent Win Rate10.0%
Cats
4
Forward Line ELO9.0%
Cats
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
Lions
6
Scoring Form8.0%
Cats
7
Venue Advantage7.0%

Model Confidence

80%

Geelong Cats predicted to win by 27 points

Predicted total: 180 · Line: +26.7

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.14

Team Effectiveness

-0.16

6
Elite
5
Hard Worker
4
Efficient
7
Poor Game
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Effort = pressure acts + tackles + contested possessions per minute on field, z-scored vs career avg. Effectiveness = disposal efficiency + fantasy/min + score involvements − errors, z-scored vs career avg.

1/3 predictions correct
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