AFL | Round 3

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MARVEL STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Western Bulldogs to win at 53% probability. The predicted margin of 13.2 was reasonable against the actual 8-point result. Total score prediction of 154 was close to the actual 158 — within 4 points. Western Bulldogs trailed 47–29 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 75–83. A clean sweep — all 3 model picks hit for this match.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Quarter-by-Quarter Win Probability

AI Win Probability

53%Western BulldogsFavourite

Carlton

47%

Western Bulldogs

53%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Western Bulldogs a marginal 53% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. The model sees Western Bulldogs ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Recent Win Rate and Forward Line ELO. Western Bulldogs carry a 162-point ELO rating advantage (1590 vs 1428). Recent form favours Western Bulldogs with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Carlton. The margin model predicts Western Bulldogs by 13.2 points with a combined total of 154.

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 @1.87

Winner ✓

Edge

-0.8%

Line / Spread

Western Bulldogs +1.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-0.8%

Total Points

Under 172.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Carlton
WLLLL
74.6
Western Bulldogs
WWWLL
96.2

Avg Conceded

74.2

Carlton

75.0

Western Bulldogs

Avg Margin

0.4

Carlton

21.2

Western Bulldogs

Disposals

370.2

Carlton

363.0

Western Bulldogs

Inside 50s

50.0

Carlton

50.0

Western Bulldogs

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CAR
1428Overall1590
WBD
ELO difference: -162 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1229Midfield1132
Best: 1275CAR +97Best: 1185
949Forwards1062
Best: 1242WBD +113Best: 1319
1115Defence1143
Best: 1206WBD +28Best: 1273
1487Ruck1322
Best: 1487CAR +165Best: 1322

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CAR
Stat
WBD
1.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
74.6pts
Avg Score
96.2pts
74.2pts
Avg Conceded
75.0pts
0.4pts
Avg Margin
21.2pts
370.2
Disposals
363.0
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
68.2
Tackles
59.6
41.6
Clearances
41.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

53%

Western Bulldogs predicted to win by 13 points

Predicted total: 154 · Line: -13.2

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

+0.03

Team Effectiveness

-0.08

6
Elite
3
Hard Worker
6
Efficient
7
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.

3/3 predictions correct
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