AFL | Round 14

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MCG • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Geelong Cats to win at 94% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 42.6 but the actual margin was 95 points. The game's 207 points came in 59 points higher than the predicted 148. Geelong Cats led 25–60 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 95. The model went 2/3 on this match. The 40+ margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

94%Geelong CatsFavourite

Essendon

6%

Geelong Cats

94%

AI Match Overview

Geelong Cats are clear favourites here at 94%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Essendon. The model sees Geelong Cats ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Recent form favours Essendon with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Geelong Cats. The margin model predicts Geelong Cats by 42.6 points with a combined total of 148.

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 @1.13

Winner ✓

Edge

+5.9%

Line / Spread

Geelong Cats +36.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+5.9%

Total Points

Under 166.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Essendon
W
W
W
L
L
91.0
Geelong Cats
W
L
L
L
L
76.5

Avg Conceded

98.7

Essendon

89.6

Geelong Cats

Avg Margin

-9.1

Essendon

12.1

Geelong Cats

Disposals

336.2

Essendon

339.8

Geelong Cats

Inside 50s

50.8

Essendon

50.6

Geelong Cats

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

ESS
1514Overall1516
GEE
ELO difference: -1 in favour of Geelong Cats

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

969Midfield1075
GEE +105
1037Forwards1069
GEE +31
966Defence1068
GEE +102
1062Ruck1039
ESS +23

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

ESS
Stat
GEE
3.1
Wins (Last 5)
1.4
91.0pts
Avg Score
76.5pts
98.7pts
Avg Conceded
89.6pts
-9.1pts
Avg Margin
12.1pts
336.2
Disposals
339.8
50.8
Inside 50s
50.6

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

94%

Geelong Cats predicted to win by 43 points

Predicted total: 148 · Line: -42.6

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.30

Team Effectiveness

+0.05

3
Elite
2
Hard Worker
7
Efficient
10
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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