AFL | Round 6

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GMHBA STADIUM • FRIDAY 17 APR, 7:20 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Geelong Cats defied the model's 51% prediction for Western Bulldogs, a notable result. The margin model missed here, predicting 11.7 but the actual margin was 75 points. The game's 187 points came in 46 points higher than the predicted 141. Geelong Cats led 78–21 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 75. 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

51%Western BulldogsFavourite

Geelong Cats

49%

Western Bulldogs

51%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Western Bulldogs a marginal 51% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. The model sees Western Bulldogs ahead on 4 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Forward Line ELO. Western Bulldogs carry a 65-point ELO rating advantage (1574 vs 1509). Recent form favours Western Bulldogs with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Geelong Cats. The margin model predicts Geelong Cats by 11.7 points with a combined total of 141.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

1 ACTIVE EDGE

Each market is predicted by an independent model, H2H, margin, and totals may occasionally disagree.

H2H Recommendation

Western Bulldogs to Win @2.44

Lost ✗

Edge

+9.5%

Line / Spread

Geelong Cats -10.5 @1.90

Winner ✓

Edge

+1.2%

Margin Band

Geelong Cats 1-39 @3.30

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 185.5 @1.90

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.4%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Geelong Cats
W
L
L
L
L
88.6
Western Bulldogs
W
W
W
W
L
82.3

Avg Conceded

76.4

Geelong Cats

86.1

Western Bulldogs

Avg Margin

-7.6

Geelong Cats

-7.8

Western Bulldogs

Disposals

341.5

Geelong Cats

373.8

Western Bulldogs

Inside 50s

42.6

Geelong Cats

55.2

Western Bulldogs

H2H History (Last 5)Geelong Cats lead 3-2
May 2025GEE 127 - 113 WBD
Jul 2024GEE 48 - 95 WBD
Mar 2024GEE 95 - 91 WBD
Aug 2023GEE 79 - 104 WBD
May 2023GEE 97 - 75 WBD
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Western Bulldogs hold the ELO advantage (1574 vs 1509), but the market favours Geelong Cats (@1.69).

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

📊Team ELO Ratings

GEE
1509Overall1574
WBD
ELO difference: -65 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

993Midfield1096
WBD +102
1024Forwards1127
WBD +103
970Defence1107
WBD +136
988Ruck1103
WBD +116

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

GEE
Stat
WBD
1.3
Wins (Last 5)
3.9
88.6pts
Avg Score
82.3pts
76.4pts
Avg Conceded
86.1pts
-7.6pts
Avg Margin
-7.8pts
341.5
Disposals
373.8
42.6
Inside 50s
55.2

🔑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%
4
Forward Line ELO9.0%
Bulldogs
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
Bulldogs
6
Venue Advantage7.0%
Cats
7
H2H History6.0%

Model Confidence

51%

Western Bulldogs predicted to win by 12 points

Predicted total: 141 · Line: +11.7

1/4 predictions correct
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