AFL | Round 1

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MCG • THURSDAY 12 MAR, 7:30 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Carlton to win at 50% probability. The margin model was sharp — predicting Carlton by 2.9 vs the actual margin of 4 points. The game's 146 points came in 23 points lower than the predicted 169. A clean sweep — all 4 model picks hit for this match.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

AI Win Probability

50%CarltonFavourite

Carlton

50%

Richmond

50%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Carlton a marginal 50% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. The model sees Carlton ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Forward Line ELO. Carlton carry a 104-point ELO rating advantage (1597 vs 1493). Recent form favours Carlton with 2 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Richmond. The margin model predicts Carlton by 2.9 points with a combined total of 169.

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

Carlton to Win @1.33

Winner ✓

Edge

-24.8%

Line / Spread

Richmond +21.5 @1.89

Winner ✓

Edge

-24.8%

Margin Band

Carlton 1-39 @3.30

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 169.5 @1.90

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.4%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Carlton
WWLLL
80.3
Richmond
WLLLL
79.2

Avg Conceded

71.5

Carlton

69.4

Richmond

Avg Margin

0.4

Carlton

19.5

Richmond

Disposals

347.5

Carlton

347.0

Richmond

Inside 50s

54.3

Carlton

55.5

Richmond

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CAR
1597Overall1493
RIC
ELO difference: +104 in favour of Carlton

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1112Midfield1031
CAR +81
1050Forwards1048
Even
1151Defence995
CAR +156
1154Ruck990
CAR +164

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CAR
Stat
RIC
1.9
Wins (Last 5)
1.1
80.3pts
Avg Score
79.2pts
71.5pts
Avg Conceded
69.4pts
0.4pts
Avg Margin
19.5pts
347.5
Disposals
347.0
54.3
Inside 50s
55.5

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

1
ELO Difference14.0%
Carlton
2
Midfield ELO11.0%
Carlton
3
Recent Win Rate10.0%
4
Forward Line ELO9.0%
Carlton
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
Carlton
6
Venue Advantage7.0%
Carlton
7
H2H History6.0%

Model Confidence

50%

Carlton predicted to win by 3 points

Predicted total: 169 · Line: +2.9

4/4 predictions correct
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