AFL | Round 2

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MCG • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Collingwood defied the model's 78% prediction for Western Bulldogs — a notable upset. The predicted margin of 2.1 was reasonable against the actual 6-point result. The game's 146 points came in 23 points lower than the predicted 169. Collingwood trailed 43–38 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 70–76. The model went 1/3 on this match. The under 172.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

78%Western BulldogsFavourite

Western Bulldogs

78%

Collingwood

22%

AI Match Overview

Western Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 78%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Collingwood. Collingwood are stronger on paper across 3 of 7 key factors — including Midfield ELO, Forward Line ELO and Defensive ELO — but Western Bulldogs counter with ELO Difference and Scoring Form which tips the scales. The margin model predicts Western Bulldogs by 2.1 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

Western Bulldogs to Win @3.20

Lost ✗

Edge

+47.2%

Line / Spread

Western Bulldogs +14.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+47.2%

Total Points

Under 172.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Western Bulldogs
WWWLL
96.6
Collingwood
WWWLL
91.2

Avg Conceded

82.0

Western Bulldogs

74.6

Collingwood

Avg Margin

14.6

Western Bulldogs

16.6

Collingwood

Disposals

360.4

Western Bulldogs

361.6

Collingwood

Inside 50s

50.0

Western Bulldogs

50.0

Collingwood

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Western Bulldogs hold the ELO advantage (1619 vs 1612), but the market favours Collingwood (@1.45).

The model sides with ELO — Western Bulldogs predicted to win despite longer odds.

📊Team ELO Ratings

WBD
1619Overall1612
COL
ELO difference: +7 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1163Midfield1256
Best: 1220COL +93Best: 1256
1139Forwards1232
Best: 1404COL +93Best: 1528
1184Defence1200
Best: 1306COL +17Best: 1365
1152Ruck1296
Best: 1152COL +144Best: 1296

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

WBD
Stat
COL
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
96.6pts
Avg Score
91.2pts
82.0pts
Avg Conceded
74.6pts
14.6pts
Avg Margin
16.6pts
360.4
Disposals
361.6
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
62.0
Tackles
56.2
41.2
Clearances
37.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

1
ELO Difference14.0%
Bulldogs
2
Midfield ELO11.0%
Collingwood
3
Recent Win Rate10.0%
4
Forward Line ELO9.0%
Collingwood
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
Collingwood
6
Scoring Form8.0%
Bulldogs
7
Venue Advantage7.0%

Model Confidence

78%

Western Bulldogs predicted to win by 2 points

Predicted total: 169 · Line: +2.1

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.14

Team Effectiveness

-0.17

5
Elite
4
Hard Worker
4
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.

1/3 predictions correct
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