AFL | Round 1

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MARVEL STADIUM • SATURDAY 14 MAR, 1:15 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Western Bulldogs to win at 66% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 11.6 but the actual margin was 81 points. The game's 187 points came in 19 points higher than the predicted 168. Western Bulldogs led 67–29 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 81. The model went 2/4 on this match. The under 195.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

AI Win Probability

66%Western BulldogsFavourite

Western Bulldogs

66%

GWS GIANTS

34%

AI Match Overview

Western Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 66%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over GWS GIANTS. The model sees Western Bulldogs ahead on 4 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Recent Win Rate and Defensive ELO. Western Bulldogs carry a 346-point ELO rating advantage (1611 vs 1265). Recent form favours Western Bulldogs with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for GWS GIANTS. The margin model predicts Western Bulldogs by 11.6 points with a combined total of 168.

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

Western Bulldogs to Win @1.33

Winner ✓

Edge

-9.5%

Line / Spread

GWS GIANTS +21.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

-9.5%

Margin Band

Western Bulldogs 1-39 @3.30

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 195.5 @1.89

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.1%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Western Bulldogs
WWWLL
96.0
GWS GIANTS
WLLLL
68.2

Avg Conceded

74.4

Western Bulldogs

118.6

GWS GIANTS

Avg Margin

21.6

Western Bulldogs

-50.4

GWS GIANTS

Disposals

362.2

Western Bulldogs

364.6

GWS GIANTS

Inside 50s

50.0

Western Bulldogs

50.0

GWS GIANTS

H2H History (Last 5)Western Bulldogs lead 4-1
Aug 2025WBD 132 - 44 GWS
Apr 2025WBD 113 - 81 GWS
Aug 2024WBD 98 - 61 GWS
May 2024WBD 70 - 43 GWS
Jul 2023WBD 73 - 78 GWS
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

WBD
1611Overall1265
GWS
ELO difference: +346 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1001Midfield1161
Best: 1057GWS +160Best: 1161
987Forwards1064
Best: 1136GWS +77Best: 1321
1145Defence1080
Best: 1234WBD +64Best: 1201
1207Ruck1355
Best: 1207GWS +148Best: 1355

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

WBD
Stat
GWS
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
1.0
96.0pts
Avg Score
68.2pts
74.4pts
Avg Conceded
118.6pts
21.6pts
Avg Margin
-50.4pts
362.2
Disposals
364.6
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
63.0
Tackles
61.2
42.2
Clearances
36.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

66%

Western Bulldogs predicted to win by 12 points

Predicted total: 168 · Line: +11.6

2/4 predictions correct
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