AFL | Round 13

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MCG • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Carlton to win at 83% probability. The margin model was sharp — predicting Carlton by 5.8 vs the actual margin of 8 points. Total score prediction of 150 was close to the actual 148 — within 2 points. 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

83%CarltonFavourite

Carlton

83%

Essendon

17%

AI Match Overview

Carlton are clear favourites here at 83%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Essendon. The model sees Carlton ahead on 3 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Scoring Form. Recent form favours Essendon with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Carlton. The margin model predicts Carlton by 5.8 points with a combined total of 150.

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

Carlton to Win @1.38

Winner ✓

Edge

+11.0%

Line / Spread

Carlton -13.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+11.0%

Total Points

Over 148.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Carlton
WWLLL
73.0
Essendon
WWWLL
65.0

Avg Conceded

87.2

Carlton

80.0

Essendon

Avg Margin

-14.2

Carlton

-15.0

Essendon

Disposals

353.0

Carlton

399.4

Essendon

Inside 50s

50.0

Carlton

50.0

Essendon

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CAR
1437Overall1429
ESS
ELO difference: +8 in favour of Carlton

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1239Midfield1223
Best: 1331CAR +15Best: 1312
1053Forwards1062
Best: 1259EvenBest: 1414
1151Defence1152
Best: 1266EvenBest: 1240
1203Ruck1087
Best: 1203CAR +116Best: 1087

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CAR
Stat
ESS
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
73.0pts
Avg Score
65.0pts
87.2pts
Avg Conceded
80.0pts
-14.2pts
Avg Margin
-15.0pts
353.0
Disposals
399.4
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
61.8
Tackles
59.8
38.2
Clearances
34.0

🔑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%
Essendon
4
Forward Line ELO9.0%
Essendon
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
6
Scoring Form8.0%
Carlton
7
Venue Advantage7.0%

Model Confidence

83%

Carlton predicted to win by 6 points

Predicted total: 150 · Line: +5.8

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

+0.18

Team Effectiveness

-0.05

7
Elite
4
Hard Worker
6
Efficient
6
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.

2/3 predictions correct
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