AFL | Round 1

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MARVEL STADIUM • SATURDAY 14 MAR, 1:15 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Western Bulldogs to win at 66% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 11.6 but the actual margin was 81 points. The game's 187 points came in 19 points higher than the predicted 168. Western Bulldogs led 67–29 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 81. The model went 2/4 on this match. The under 195.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

AI Win Probability

66%Western BulldogsFavourite

Western Bulldogs

66%

GWS GIANTS

34%

AI Match Overview

Western Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 66%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over GWS GIANTS. The model sees Western Bulldogs ahead on 6 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate. Western Bulldogs carry a 86-point ELO rating advantage (1590 vs 1504). Recent form favours Western Bulldogs with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for GWS GIANTS. The margin model predicts Western Bulldogs by 11.6 points with a combined total of 168.

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 @1.33

Winner ✓

Edge

-9.5%

Line / Spread

GWS GIANTS +21.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

-9.5%

Margin Band

Western Bulldogs 1-39 @3.30

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 195.5 @1.89

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.1%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Western Bulldogs
W
W
W
L
L
77.6
GWS GIANTS
W
W
L
L
L
71.1

Avg Conceded

91.8

Western Bulldogs

67.9

GWS GIANTS

Avg Margin

-0.6

Western Bulldogs

4.2

GWS GIANTS

Disposals

370.5

Western Bulldogs

365.6

GWS GIANTS

Inside 50s

55.6

Western Bulldogs

51.0

GWS GIANTS

H2H History (Last 5)Western Bulldogs lead 4-1
Aug 2025WBD 132 - 44 GWS
Apr 2025WBD 113 - 81 GWS
Aug 2024WBD 98 - 61 GWS
May 2024WBD 70 - 43 GWS
Jul 2023WBD 73 - 78 GWS
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

WBD
1590Overall1504
GWS
ELO difference: +86 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1090Midfield975
WBD +115
1097Forwards1063
WBD +34
1140Defence991
WBD +149
1081Ruck1002
WBD +79

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

WBD
Stat
GWS
2.6
Wins (Last 5)
1.6
77.6pts
Avg Score
71.1pts
91.8pts
Avg Conceded
67.9pts
-0.6pts
Avg Margin
4.2pts
370.5
Disposals
365.6
55.6
Inside 50s
51.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

66%

Western Bulldogs predicted to win by 12 points

Predicted total: 168 · Line: +11.6

2/4 predictions correct
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