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. The model sees Essendon ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Forward Line ELO. Essendon carry a 89-point ELO rating advantage (1514 vs 1425). Recent form favours Essendon with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for North Melbourne. 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
W
W
W
W
L
98.2
North Melbourne
W
W
L
L
L
109.2

Avg Conceded

79.0

Essendon

79.8

North Melbourne

Avg Margin

0.1

Essendon

26.4

North Melbourne

Disposals

337.8

Essendon

369.3

North Melbourne

Inside 50s

52.1

Essendon

48.1

North Melbourne

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Essendon hold the ELO advantage (1514 vs 1425), but the market favours North Melbourne (@1.63).

The model sides with ELO, Essendon predicted to win despite longer odds.

📊Team ELO Ratings

ESS
1514Overall1425
NOR
ELO difference: +89 in favour of Essendon

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

968Midfield932
ESS +36
1000Forwards955
ESS +45
1051Defence895
ESS +156
993Ruck944
ESS +49

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

ESS
Stat
NOR
3.9
Wins (Last 5)
2.3
98.2pts
Avg Score
109.2pts
79.0pts
Avg Conceded
79.8pts
0.1pts
Avg Margin
26.4pts
337.8
Disposals
369.3
52.1
Inside 50s
48.1

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

51%

Essendon predicted to win by 11 points

Predicted total: 168 · Line: +11.1

2/4 predictions correct
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