AFL | Round 23

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MARVEL STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Western Bulldogs to win at 98% probability. The margin model was sharp, predicting Western Bulldogs by 91.3 vs the actual margin of 94 points. The game's 158 points came in 45 points lower than the predicted 203. Western Bulldogs led 73–17 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 94. 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

98%Western BulldogsFavourite

Western Bulldogs

98%

West Coast Eagles

2%

AI Match Overview

Western Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 98%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over West Coast Eagles. 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 119-point ELO rating advantage (1597 vs 1478). Recent form favours West Coast Eagles with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Western Bulldogs. The margin model predicts Western Bulldogs by 91.3 points with a combined total of 203.

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 @1.01

Winner ✓

Edge

-0.9%

Line / Spread

Western Bulldogs -76.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-0.9%

Total Points

Over 189.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Western Bulldogs
W
L
L
L
L
70.1
West Coast Eagles
W
W
W
W
L
90.4

Avg Conceded

75.3

Western Bulldogs

93.1

West Coast Eagles

Avg Margin

29.4

Western Bulldogs

-9.4

West Coast Eagles

Disposals

370.1

Western Bulldogs

367.4

West Coast Eagles

Inside 50s

45.8

Western Bulldogs

43.0

West Coast Eagles

H2H History (Last 5)Western Bulldogs lead 4-1
Mar 2024WBD 106 - 30 WCE
Aug 2023WBD 85 - 92 WCE
May 2022WBD 161 - 60 WCE
Jun 2021WBD 98 - 43 WCE
Mar 2021WBD 100 - 93 WCE
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

WBD
1597Overall1478
WCE
ELO difference: +119 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1131Midfield1027
WBD +105
1073Forwards1028
WBD +45
1113Defence936
WBD +176
1102Ruck1012
WBD +91

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

WBD
Stat
WCE
1.4
Wins (Last 5)
3.9
70.1pts
Avg Score
90.4pts
75.3pts
Avg Conceded
93.1pts
29.4pts
Avg Margin
-9.4pts
370.1
Disposals
367.4
45.8
Inside 50s
43.0

🔑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

98%

Western Bulldogs predicted to win by 91 points

Predicted total: 203 · Line: +91.3

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.11

Team Effectiveness

+0.32

6
Elite
1
Hard Worker
11
Efficient
4
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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