AFL | Round 12

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SCG • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Adelaide Crows to win at 52% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 11.4 but the actual margin was 90 points. The game's 172 points came in 24 points higher than the predicted 148. Adelaide Crows led 10–75 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 90. A clean sweep — all 3 model picks hit for this match.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

52%Adelaide CrowsFavourite

Sydney Swans

48%

Adelaide Crows

52%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Adelaide Crows a marginal 52% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. The model sees Adelaide Crows ahead on 6 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Adelaide Crows carry a 224-point ELO rating advantage (1650 vs 1426). Recent form favours Adelaide Crows with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Sydney Swans. The margin model predicts Adelaide Crows by 11.4 points with a combined total of 148.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

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

H2H Recommendation

Adelaide Crows to Win @1.58

Winner ✓

Edge

-11.2%

Line / Spread

Adelaide Crows +8.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-11.2%

Total Points

Under 172.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Sydney Swans
WWLLL
77.0
Adelaide Crows
WWWLL
92.4

Avg Conceded

90.8

Sydney Swans

71.8

Adelaide Crows

Avg Margin

-13.8

Sydney Swans

20.6

Adelaide Crows

Disposals

345.0

Sydney Swans

347.2

Adelaide Crows

Inside 50s

50.0

Sydney Swans

50.0

Adelaide Crows

H2H History (Last 5)Sydney Swans lead 5-0
Aug 2024SYD 121 - 90 ADE
Jun 2024SYD 109 - 67 ADE
Aug 2023SYD 74 - 73 ADE
Jul 2022SYD 118 - 85 ADE
Mar 2021SYD 121 - 88 ADE
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

SYD
1426Overall1650
ADE
ELO difference: -224 in favour of Adelaide Crows

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1208Midfield1277
Best: 1250ADE +69Best: 1333
1001Forwards1168
Best: 1157ADE +166Best: 1482
1118Defence1205
Best: 1299ADE +86Best: 1314
1294Ruck1459
Best: 1511ADE +165Best: 1459

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

SYD
Stat
ADE
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
77.0pts
Avg Score
92.4pts
90.8pts
Avg Conceded
71.8pts
-13.8pts
Avg Margin
20.6pts
345.0
Disposals
347.2
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
60.4
Tackles
62.2
36.8
Clearances
36.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

52%

Adelaide Crows predicted to win by 11 points

Predicted total: 148 · Line: -11.4

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

+0.32

Team Effectiveness

-0.65

7
Elite
8
Hard Worker
0
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.

3/3 predictions correct
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