AFL | Round 7

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MCG • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Collingwood to win at 92% probability. The predicted margin of 36.0 was reasonable against the actual 41-point result. Total score prediction of 178 was close to the actual 173 — within 5 points. Collingwood led 41–33 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 41. 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

92%CollingwoodFavourite

Collingwood

92%

Essendon

8%

AI Match Overview

Collingwood are clear favourites here at 92%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Essendon. The model sees Collingwood ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Collingwood carry a 350-point ELO rating advantage (1789 vs 1439). Recent form favours Collingwood with 5 wins from their last 5 compared to 3 for Essendon. The margin model predicts Collingwood by 36.0 points with a combined total of 178.

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

Collingwood to Win @1.25

Winner ✓

Edge

+12.0%

Line / Spread

Collingwood -24.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+12.0%

Total Points

Over 155.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Collingwood
WWWWW
97.8
Essendon
WWWLL
86.0

Avg Conceded

58.4

Collingwood

92.8

Essendon

Avg Margin

39.4

Collingwood

-6.8

Essendon

Disposals

361.6

Collingwood

387.6

Essendon

Inside 50s

50.0

Collingwood

50.0

Essendon

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

COL
1789Overall1439
ESS
ELO difference: +350 in favour of Collingwood

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1268Midfield1246
Best: 1268COL +22Best: 1246
1124Forwards1101
Best: 1209COL +24Best: 1472
1168Defence1193
Best: 1292ESS +24Best: 1290
1252Ruck1035
Best: 1252COL +217Best: 1035

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

COL
Stat
ESS
5.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
97.8pts
Avg Score
86.0pts
58.4pts
Avg Conceded
92.8pts
39.4pts
Avg Margin
-6.8pts
361.6
Disposals
387.6
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
64.6
Tackles
58.2
38.6
Clearances
39.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

92%

Collingwood predicted to win by 36 points

Predicted total: 178 · Line: +36.0

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.10

Team Effectiveness

+0.02

3
Elite
6
Hard Worker
7
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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