AFL | Round 9

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MARVEL STADIUM • TUESDAY 24 FEB, 10:45 PM

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Essendon to win at 75% probability. The predicted margin of 14.6 was reasonable against the actual 8-point result. The game's 134 points came in 36 points lower than the predicted 170. 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

75%EssendonFavourite

Essendon

75%

Sydney Swans

25%

AI Match Overview

Essendon are clear favourites here at 75%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Sydney Swans. The model sees Essendon ahead on 4 of 7 key factors including Midfield ELO, Recent Win Rate and Forward Line ELO. Sydney Swans carry a 83-point ELO rating advantage (1518 vs 1435). Recent form favours Essendon with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Sydney Swans. The margin model predicts Essendon by 14.6 points with a combined total of 170.

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

Essendon to Win @2.30

Winner ✓

Edge

+31.7%

Line / Spread

Essendon +7.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+31.7%

Total Points

Under 172.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Essendon
WWWWL
75.2
Sydney Swans
WWLLL
87.6

Avg Conceded

72.2

Essendon

87.2

Sydney Swans

Avg Margin

3.0

Essendon

0.4

Sydney Swans

Disposals

382.4

Essendon

354.2

Sydney Swans

Inside 50s

50.0

Essendon

50.0

Sydney Swans

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

ESS
1435Overall1518
SYD
ELO difference: -83 in favour of Sydney Swans

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1277Midfield1171
Best: 1326ESS +106Best: 1219
1200Forwards1029
Best: 1374ESS +171Best: 1134
1187Defence1161
Best: 1359ESS +26Best: 1322
1014Ruck1051
Best: 1014SYD +37Best: 1051

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

ESS
Stat
SYD
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
75.2pts
Avg Score
87.6pts
72.2pts
Avg Conceded
87.2pts
3.0pts
Avg Margin
0.4pts
382.4
Disposals
354.2
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
56.4
Tackles
51.8
34.8
Clearances
37.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

75%

Essendon predicted to win by 15 points

Predicted total: 170 · Line: +14.6

Player Work Effort

Per-minute effort vs effectiveness (vs personal average)

Team Effort

-0.12

Team Effectiveness

+0.25

5
Elite
3
Hard Worker
8
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.

3/3 predictions correct
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