AFL | Round 11

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MCG • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Essendon to win at 87% probability. The predicted margin of 29.5 was reasonable against the actual 23-point result. The game's 139 points came in 30 points lower than the predicted 169. Essendon led 40–31 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 23. The model went 2/3 on this match. The 1-39 margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

87%EssendonFavourite

Essendon

87%

Richmond

13%

AI Match Overview

Essendon are clear favourites here at 87%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Richmond. The model sees Essendon ahead on 6 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Essendon carry a 48-point ELO rating advantage (1515 vs 1466). Recent form favours Richmond with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Essendon. The margin model predicts Essendon by 29.5 points with a combined total of 169.

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

Essendon to Win @1.27

Winner ✓

Edge

+8.3%

Line / Spread

Essendon -24.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+8.3%

Total Points

Over 158.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Essendon
W
W
L
L
L
81.2
Richmond
W
W
W
W
L
101.2

Avg Conceded

77.2

Essendon

87.5

Richmond

Avg Margin

8.6

Essendon

-0.2

Richmond

Disposals

362.2

Essendon

347.4

Richmond

Inside 50s

45.0

Essendon

48.3

Richmond

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

ESS
1515Overall1466
RIC
ELO difference: +48 in favour of Essendon

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1010Midfield916
ESS +94
1052Forwards1022
ESS +31
971Defence956
ESS +15
978Ruck998
RIC +20

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

ESS
Stat
RIC
1.6
Wins (Last 5)
3.7
81.2pts
Avg Score
101.2pts
77.2pts
Avg Conceded
87.5pts
8.6pts
Avg Margin
-0.2pts
362.2
Disposals
347.4
45.0
Inside 50s
48.3

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

87%

Essendon predicted to win by 30 points

Predicted total: 169 · Line: +29.5

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

+0.11

Team Effectiveness

+0.25

11
Elite
0
Hard Worker
5
Efficient
7
Poor Game
Sort:

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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