AFL | Round 1

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MCG • FRIDAY 13 MAR, 7:40 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Hawthorn defied the model's 74% prediction for Essendon — a notable upset. The margin model missed here — predicting 33.9 but the actual margin was 62 points. The game's 228 points came in 58 points higher than the predicted 170. Hawthorn led 39–83 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 62. A tough result for the model — all 4 picks missed on this one.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

AI Win Probability

74%EssendonFavourite

Essendon

74%

Hawthorn

26%

AI Match Overview

Essendon are clear favourites here at 74%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Hawthorn. Hawthorn are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors — including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Forward Line ELO — but Essendon counter with Recent Win Rate and Venue Advantage which tips the scales. Hawthorn carry a 57-point ELO rating advantage (1540 vs 1483). Recent form favours Hawthorn with 2 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Essendon. The margin model predicts Essendon by 33.9 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 @4.45

Lost ✗

Edge

+52.0%

Line / Spread

Essendon +29.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+52.0%

Margin Band

Essendon 1-39 @3.30

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 170.5 @1.90

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.4%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Essendon
WLLLL
95.0
Hawthorn
WWLLL
109.8

Avg Conceded

80.1

Essendon

86.7

Hawthorn

Avg Margin

-1.4

Essendon

13.2

Hawthorn

Disposals

379.4

Essendon

352.9

Hawthorn

Inside 50s

56.2

Essendon

52.9

Hawthorn

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

ESS
1483Overall1540
HAW
ELO difference: -57 in favour of Hawthorn

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1024Midfield1031
Even
997Forwards1093
HAW +95
940Defence1028
HAW +87
1033Ruck1048
HAW +15

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

ESS
Stat
HAW
1.4
Wins (Last 5)
2.4
95.0pts
Avg Score
109.8pts
80.1pts
Avg Conceded
86.7pts
-1.4pts
Avg Margin
13.2pts
379.4
Disposals
352.9
56.2
Inside 50s
52.9

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

1
ELO Difference14.0%
Hawthorn
2
Midfield ELO11.0%
Hawthorn
3
Recent Win Rate10.0%
Essendon
4
Forward Line ELO9.0%
Hawthorn
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
Hawthorn
6
Venue Advantage7.0%
Essendon
7
H2H History6.0%

Model Confidence

74%

Essendon predicted to win by 34 points

Predicted total: 170 · Line: +33.9

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