AFL | Round 3

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MARVEL STADIUM • SATURDAY 28 MAR, 7:35 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

North Melbourne defied the model's 51% prediction for Essendon — a notable result. The margin model missed here — predicting 11.1 but the actual margin was 12 points. The game's 150 points came in 18 points lower than the predicted 168. The model went 2/4 on this match. The 1-39 margin band call landed. The under 190.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

AI Win Probability

51%EssendonFavourite

Essendon

51%

North Melbourne

49%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Essendon a marginal 51% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. North Melbourne are stronger on paper across 5 of 7 key factors — including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Recent Win Rate — but Essendon counter with overall balance which tips the scales. North Melbourne carry a 138-point ELO rating advantage (1483 vs 1345). Recent form favours North Melbourne with 2 wins from their last 5 compared to 0 for Essendon. The margin model predicts Essendon by 11.1 points with a combined total of 168.

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 @2.60

Lost ✗

Edge

+12.1%

Line / Spread

Essendon +12.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+12.1%

Margin Band

Essendon 1-39 @3.30

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 190.5 @1.89

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.1%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Essendon
LLLLL
79.4
North Melbourne
WWLLL
74.6

Avg Conceded

108.8

Essendon

101.8

North Melbourne

Avg Margin

-29.4

Essendon

-27.2

North Melbourne

Disposals

391.8

Essendon

347.0

North Melbourne

Inside 50s

50.0

Essendon

50.0

North Melbourne

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

ESS
1345Overall1483
NOR
ELO difference: -138 in favour of North Melbourne

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1180Midfield1292
Best: 1216NOR +113Best: 1351
953Forwards1361
Best: 1176NOR +408Best: 1532
1135Defence1398
Best: 1237NOR +263Best: 1573
1145Ruck1134
Best: 1148ESS +11Best: 1188

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

ESS
Stat
NOR
0.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
79.4pts
Avg Score
74.6pts
108.8pts
Avg Conceded
101.8pts
-29.4pts
Avg Margin
-27.2pts
391.8
Disposals
347.0
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
55.6
Tackles
54.2
36.4
Clearances
37.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

51%

Essendon predicted to win by 11 points

Predicted total: 168 · Line: +11.1

2/4 predictions correct
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