AFL | Round 16

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SCG • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Western Bulldogs defied the model's 53% prediction for Sydney Swans, a notable result. The margin model was sharp, predicting Western Bulldogs by 8.6 vs the actual margin of 9 points. The game's 201 points came in 42 points higher than the predicted 159. The model went 1/3 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

53%Sydney SwansFavourite

Sydney Swans

53%

Western Bulldogs

47%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Sydney Swans a marginal 53% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. Western Bulldogs are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Forward Line ELO, but Sydney Swans counter with Venue Advantage which tips the scales. Western Bulldogs carry a 90-point ELO rating advantage (1582 vs 1492). Recent form favours Western Bulldogs with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Sydney Swans. The margin model predicts Western Bulldogs by 8.6 points with a combined total of 159.

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

Sydney Swans to Win @2.68

Lost ✗

Edge

+16.1%

Line / Spread

Western Bulldogs +10.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+16.1%

Total Points

Under 170.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Sydney Swans
W
W
L
L
L
98.4
Western Bulldogs
W
W
W
W
L
72.7

Avg Conceded

72.3

Sydney Swans

75.5

Western Bulldogs

Avg Margin

9.2

Sydney Swans

21.6

Western Bulldogs

Disposals

356.5

Sydney Swans

345.1

Western Bulldogs

Inside 50s

47.1

Sydney Swans

45.1

Western Bulldogs

H2H History (Last 5)Sydney Swans lead 4-1
Apr 2026SYD 126 - 60 WBD
Jul 2024SYD 48 - 87 WBD
May 2024SYD 102 - 88 WBD
Jul 2023SYD 78 - 76 WBD
Jul 2022SYD 120 - 67 WBD
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

SYD
1492Overall1582
WBD
ELO difference: -90 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

975Midfield1047
WBD +72
956Forwards1086
WBD +130
1010Defence1114
WBD +104
968Ruck1117
WBD +149

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

SYD
Stat
WBD
2.3
Wins (Last 5)
3.6
98.4pts
Avg Score
72.7pts
72.3pts
Avg Conceded
75.5pts
9.2pts
Avg Margin
21.6pts
356.5
Disposals
345.1
47.1
Inside 50s
45.1

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

53%

Sydney Swans predicted to win by 9 points

Predicted total: 159 · Line: -8.6

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

+0.01

Team Effectiveness

-0.12

4
Elite
6
Hard Worker
5
Efficient
8
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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