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AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Geelong Cats to win at 88% probability. The margin model was sharp, predicting Geelong Cats by 27.7 vs the actual margin of 30 points. The game's 200 points came in 27 points higher than the predicted 173. Geelong Cats led 43–42 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 30. 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

88%Geelong CatsFavourite

Geelong Cats

88%

Hawthorn

12%

AI Match Overview

Geelong Cats are clear favourites here at 88%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Hawthorn. Hawthorn are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Forward Line ELO, but Geelong Cats counter with Recent Win Rate and Venue Advantage which tips the scales. Hawthorn carry a 57-point ELO rating advantage (1571 vs 1514). Recent form favours Geelong Cats with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 3 for Hawthorn. The margin model predicts Geelong Cats by 27.7 points with a combined total of 173.

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

Geelong Cats to Win @1.56

Winner ✓

Edge

+23.5%

Line / Spread

Geelong Cats -9.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+23.5%

Total Points

Over 166.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Geelong Cats
W
W
W
W
L
86.9
Hawthorn
W
W
W
L
L
87.5

Avg Conceded

76.3

Geelong Cats

83.6

Hawthorn

Avg Margin

-8.7

Geelong Cats

-9.5

Hawthorn

Disposals

365.2

Geelong Cats

366.9

Hawthorn

Inside 50s

43.7

Geelong Cats

51.0

Hawthorn

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Hawthorn hold the ELO advantage (1571 vs 1514), but the market favours Geelong Cats (@1.56).

The model sides with the market, other factors override the ELO gap.

📊Team ELO Ratings

GEE
1514Overall1571
HAW
ELO difference: -57 in favour of Hawthorn

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

982Midfield1085
HAW +104
965Forwards1110
HAW +144
1013Defence1104
HAW +91
996Ruck1090
HAW +94

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

GEE
Stat
HAW
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.8
86.9pts
Avg Score
87.5pts
76.3pts
Avg Conceded
83.6pts
-8.7pts
Avg Margin
-9.5pts
365.2
Disposals
366.9
43.7
Inside 50s
51.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

88%

Geelong Cats predicted to win by 28 points

Predicted total: 173 · Line: +27.7

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

+0.13

Team Effectiveness

-0.01

9
Elite
4
Hard Worker
1
Efficient
9
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.

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