AFL | Opening Round

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SCG • THURSDAY 5 MAR, 7:30 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Sydney Swans to win at 60% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 2.3 but the actual margin was 63 points. The game's 201 points came in 33 points higher than the predicted 168. Sydney Swans trailed 18–28 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 132–69. The model went 2/4 on this match. The 1-39 margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

AI Win Probability

60%Sydney SwansFavourite

Sydney Swans

60%

Carlton

40%

AI Match Overview

Sydney Swans hold the advantage at 60% win probability, though Carlton are far from out of this at 40%. Carlton are stronger on paper across 5 of 7 key factors — including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Forward Line ELO — but Sydney Swans counter with Venue Advantage which tips the scales. Carlton carry a 83-point ELO rating advantage (1669 vs 1586). The margin model predicts Sydney Swans by 2.3 points with a combined total of 168.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

1 ACTIVE EDGE

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

H2H Recommendation

Sydney Swans to Win @1.30

Winner ✓

Edge

-17.0%

Line / Spread

Sydney Swans -23.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+8.0%

Margin Band

Sydney Swans 1-39 @3.30

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 172.5 @1.90

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.4%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Sydney Swans
WWWWL
92.4
Carlton
WWWWL
116.8

Avg Conceded

82.0

Sydney Swans

57.8

Carlton

Avg Margin

10.4

Sydney Swans

59.0

Carlton

Disposals

351.8

Sydney Swans

390.4

Carlton

Inside 50s

50.0

Sydney Swans

50.0

Carlton

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Carlton hold the ELO advantage (1669 vs 1586), but the market favours Sydney Swans (@1.30).

The model sides with the market — other factors override the ELO gap.

📊Team ELO Ratings

SYD
1586Overall1669
CAR
ELO difference: -83 in favour of Carlton

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1139Midfield1172
Best: 1203CAR +33Best: 1210
954Forwards1083
Best: 1085CAR +129Best: 1170
1061Defence1213
Best: 1203CAR +152Best: 1308
1260Ruck1294
Best: 1260CAR +34Best: 1294

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

SYD
Stat
CAR
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
92.4pts
Avg Score
116.8pts
82.0pts
Avg Conceded
57.8pts
10.4pts
Avg Margin
59.0pts
351.8
Disposals
390.4
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
51.0
Tackles
62.6
35.2
Clearances
40.6

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

60%

Sydney Swans predicted to win by 2 points

Predicted total: 168 · Line: +2.3

2/4 predictions correct
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