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Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Western Bulldogs to win at 66% probability. The margin model was sharp — predicting Western Bulldogs by 8.5 vs the actual margin of 5 points. The game's 217 points came in 49 points higher than the predicted 168. Western Bulldogs trailed 43–40 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 106–111. The model went 3/4 on this match. The 1-39 margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

AI Win Probability

66%Western BulldogsFavourite

Brisbane Lions

34%

Western Bulldogs

66%

AI Match Overview

Western Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 66%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Brisbane Lions. The model sees Western Bulldogs ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Western Bulldogs carry a 111-point ELO rating advantage (1591 vs 1480). Recent form favours Brisbane Lions with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Western Bulldogs. The margin model predicts Western Bulldogs by 8.5 points with a combined total of 168.

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 @2.90

Winner ✓

Edge

+31.7%

Line / Spread

Western Bulldogs +16.5 @1.92

Winner ✓

Edge

+31.7%

Margin Band

Western Bulldogs 1-39 @1.92

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 168.5 @1.90

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.4%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Brisbane Lions
WWWLL
72.6
Western Bulldogs
WWLLL
93.6

Avg Conceded

81.6

Brisbane Lions

90.4

Western Bulldogs

Avg Margin

3.8

Brisbane Lions

20.3

Western Bulldogs

Disposals

359.1

Brisbane Lions

357.8

Western Bulldogs

Inside 50s

50.2

Brisbane Lions

44.5

Western Bulldogs

H2H History (Last 5)Brisbane Lions lead 4-1
Jul 2025BRI 86 - 76 WBD
Apr 2025BRI 118 - 97 WBD
Jun 2024BRI 114 - 71 WBD
Mar 2023BRI 53 - 67 WBD
Jun 2022BRI 108 - 67 WBD
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Western Bulldogs hold the ELO advantage (1591 vs 1480), but the market favours Brisbane Lions (@1.53).

The model sides with ELO — Western Bulldogs predicted to win despite longer odds.

📊Team ELO Ratings

BRI
1480Overall1591
WBD
ELO difference: -111 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1010Midfield1057
WBD +46
939Forwards1062
WBD +122
984Defence1147
WBD +163
1038Ruck1042
Even

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

BRI
Stat
WBD
2.5
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
72.6pts
Avg Score
93.6pts
81.6pts
Avg Conceded
90.4pts
3.8pts
Avg Margin
20.3pts
359.1
Disposals
357.8
50.2
Inside 50s
44.5

🔑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%
Bulldogs
4
Forward Line ELO9.0%
Bulldogs
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
Bulldogs
6
Venue Advantage7.0%
Lions
7
H2H History6.0%

Model Confidence

66%

Western Bulldogs predicted to win by 8 points

Predicted total: 168 · Line: -8.5

3/4 predictions correct
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