AFL | Round 20

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MARVEL STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Western Bulldogs to win at 94% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 52.3 but the actual margin was 93 points. The game's 193 points came in 36 points higher than the predicted 157. Western Bulldogs led 17–65 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 93. 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%Western BulldogsFavourite

Essendon

6%

Western Bulldogs

94%

AI Match Overview

Western Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 94%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Essendon. The model sees Western Bulldogs ahead on 4 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Western Bulldogs carry a 404-point ELO rating advantage (1666 vs 1262). Recent form favours Western Bulldogs with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 0 for Essendon. The margin model predicts Western Bulldogs by 52.3 points with a combined total of 157.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

Each market is predicted by an independent model — H2H, margin, and totals may occasionally disagree.

H2H Recommendation

Western Bulldogs to Win @1.04

Winner ✓

Edge

-1.9%

Line / Spread

Western Bulldogs +53.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-1.9%

Total Points

Under 177.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Essendon
LLLLL
57.2
Western Bulldogs
WWWLL
109.6

Avg Conceded

104.0

Essendon

86.4

Western Bulldogs

Avg Margin

-46.8

Essendon

23.2

Western Bulldogs

Disposals

356.6

Essendon

360.0

Western Bulldogs

Inside 50s

50.0

Essendon

50.0

Western Bulldogs

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

ESS
1262Overall1666
WBD
ELO difference: -404 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1103Midfield1280
Best: 1103WBD +177Best: 1327
1087Forwards997
Best: 1299ESS +90Best: 1403
1209Defence1147
Best: 1375ESS +63Best: 1362
1142Ruck1375
Best: 1142WBD +233Best: 1375

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

ESS
Stat
WBD
0.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
57.2pts
Avg Score
109.6pts
104.0pts
Avg Conceded
86.4pts
-46.8pts
Avg Margin
23.2pts
356.6
Disposals
360.0
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
54.8
Tackles
59.0
32.0
Clearances
39.4

🔑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%
Essendon
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
Essendon
6
Scoring Form8.0%
Bulldogs
7
Venue Advantage7.0%

Model Confidence

94%

Western Bulldogs predicted to win by 52 points

Predicted total: 157 · Line: -52.3

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

+0.05

Team Effectiveness

-0.19

4
Elite
8
Hard Worker
1
Efficient
9
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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