AFL | Round 1

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PEOPLE FIRST STADIUM • SUNDAY 15 MAR, 6:10 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Gold Coast SUNS defied the model's 52% prediction for West Coast Eagles, a notable result. The margin model missed here, predicting 12.3 but the actual margin was 59 points. The game's 203 points came in 34 points higher than the predicted 169. The model went 1/4 on this match. The 1-39 margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

AI Win Probability

52%West Coast EaglesFavourite

Gold Coast SUNS

48%

West Coast Eagles

52%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives West Coast Eagles a marginal 52% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. The model sees West Coast Eagles ahead on 3 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Line ELO and Defensive ELO. West Coast Eagles carry a 25-point ELO rating advantage (1509 vs 1484). Recent form favours West Coast Eagles with 2 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Gold Coast SUNS. The margin model predicts Gold Coast SUNS by 12.3 points with a combined total of 169.

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

West Coast Eagles to Win @21.00

Lost ✗

Edge

+47.0%

Line / Spread

West Coast Eagles +68.5 @1.89

Winner ✓

Edge

+47.0%

Margin Band

Gold Coast SUNS 1-39 @3.30

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 187.5 @1.89

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.1%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Gold Coast SUNS
W
L
L
L
L
106.5
West Coast Eagles
W
W
L
L
L
82.5

Avg Conceded

80.1

Gold Coast SUNS

90.5

West Coast Eagles

Avg Margin

13.5

Gold Coast SUNS

-5.6

West Coast Eagles

Disposals

335.7

Gold Coast SUNS

346.7

West Coast Eagles

Inside 50s

50.7

Gold Coast SUNS

47.0

West Coast Eagles

H2H History (Last 5)Gold Coast SUNS lead 4-1
Mar 2025GCS 136 - 49 WCE
Aug 2024GCS 87 - 97 WCE
Apr 2024GCS 112 - 75 WCE
May 2023GCS 113 - 43 WCE
Jul 2022GCS 107 - 104 WCE
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

West Coast Eagles hold the ELO advantage (1509 vs 1484), but the market favours Gold Coast SUNS (@1.05).

The model sides with ELO, West Coast Eagles predicted to win despite longer odds.

📊Team ELO Ratings

GCS
1484Overall1509
WCE
ELO difference: -25 in favour of West Coast Eagles

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1006Midfield966
GCS +40
946Forwards961
WCE +14
1043Defence1055
WCE +12
927Ruck1045
WCE +118

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

GCS
Stat
WCE
1.5
Wins (Last 5)
1.8
106.5pts
Avg Score
82.5pts
80.1pts
Avg Conceded
90.5pts
13.5pts
Avg Margin
-5.6pts
335.7
Disposals
346.7
50.7
Inside 50s
47.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

52%

West Coast Eagles predicted to win by 12 points

Predicted total: 169 · Line: +12.3

1/4 predictions correct
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