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. The model sees Western Bulldogs ahead on 6 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Western Bulldogs carry a 58-point ELO rating advantage (1592 vs 1534). Recent form favours Collingwood with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 3 for Western Bulldogs. 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
W
W
W
L
L
84.5
Collingwood
W
W
W
W
L
89.5

Avg Conceded

84.8

Western Bulldogs

97.5

Collingwood

Avg Margin

0.2

Western Bulldogs

-2.7

Collingwood

Disposals

367.3

Western Bulldogs

352.2

Collingwood

Inside 50s

45.3

Western Bulldogs

55.9

Collingwood

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Western Bulldogs hold the ELO advantage (1592 vs 1534), but the market favours Collingwood (@1.45).

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

📊Team ELO Ratings

WBD
1592Overall1534
COL
ELO difference: +58 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1036Midfield1006
WBD +29
1128Forwards1076
WBD +52
1082Defence1077
Even
1091Ruck999
WBD +92

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

WBD
Stat
COL
2.8
Wins (Last 5)
3.6
84.5pts
Avg Score
89.5pts
84.8pts
Avg Conceded
97.5pts
0.2pts
Avg Margin
-2.7pts
367.3
Disposals
352.2
45.3
Inside 50s
55.9

🔑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%
Bulldogs
4
Forward Line ELO9.0%
Bulldogs
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
Bulldogs
6
Venue Advantage7.0%
Bulldogs
7
H2H History6.0%

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.

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