AFL | Round 10

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MARVEL STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Western Bulldogs to win at 87% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 29.6 but the actual margin was 91 points. The game's 163 points came in 30 points lower than the predicted 193. Western Bulldogs led 68–9 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 91. The model went 2/3 on this match. The 1-39 margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

87%Western BulldogsFavourite

Western Bulldogs

87%

Essendon

13%

AI Match Overview

Western Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 87%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Essendon. Both sides are evenly matched across the key prediction factors, which explains the tight margin between them. Western Bulldogs carry a 226-point ELO rating advantage (1694 vs 1467). Recent form favours Essendon with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 3 for Western Bulldogs. The margin model predicts Western Bulldogs by 29.6 points with a combined total of 193.

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

Western Bulldogs to Win @1.24

Winner ✓

Edge

+6.6%

Line / Spread

Western Bulldogs -25.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+6.6%

Total Points

Over 177.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Western Bulldogs
WWWLL
112.8
Essendon
WWWWL
75.0

Avg Conceded

80.4

Western Bulldogs

72.8

Essendon

Avg Margin

32.4

Western Bulldogs

2.2

Essendon

Disposals

391.0

Western Bulldogs

391.4

Essendon

Inside 50s

50.0

Western Bulldogs

50.0

Essendon

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

WBD
1694Overall1467
ESS
ELO difference: +226 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1303Midfield1181
Best: 1391WBD +122Best: 1256
1043Forwards1055
Best: 1289ESS +11Best: 1350
1224Defence1424
Best: 1434ESS +200Best: 1579
1407Ruck1343
Best: 1407WBD +63Best: 1343

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

WBD
Stat
ESS
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
112.8pts
Avg Score
75.0pts
80.4pts
Avg Conceded
72.8pts
32.4pts
Avg Margin
2.2pts
391.0
Disposals
391.4
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
53.0
Tackles
57.0
44.6
Clearances
34.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

87%

Western Bulldogs predicted to win by 30 points

Predicted total: 193 · Line: +29.6

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.23

Team Effectiveness

+0.56

6
Elite
0
Hard Worker
15
Efficient
2
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.

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