AFL | Round 7

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MARVEL STADIUM • THURSDAY 23 APR, 7:30 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Sydney Swans to win at 56% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 5.1 but the actual margin was 66 points. Total score prediction of 183 was close to the actual 186 — within 3 points. Sydney Swans led 39–52 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 66. The model went 2/4 on this match. The under 188.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

AI Win Probability

56%Sydney SwansFavourite

Western Bulldogs

44%

Sydney Swans

56%

AI Match Overview

Sydney Swans hold the advantage at 56% win probability, though Western Bulldogs are far from out of this at 44%. Western Bulldogs are stronger on paper across 5 of 7 key factors — including ELO Difference, Midfield ELO and Forward Line ELO — but Sydney Swans counter with Recent Win Rate which tips the scales. Western Bulldogs carry a 82-point ELO rating advantage (1564 vs 1482). Recent form favours Sydney Swans with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Western Bulldogs. The margin model predicts Western Bulldogs by 5.1 points with a combined total of 183.

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

Sydney Swans to Win @1.27

Winner ✓

Edge

-22.3%

Line / Spread

Western Bulldogs +25.5 @1.90

Lost ✗

Edge

+30.6%

Margin Band

Western Bulldogs 1-39 @3.30

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 188.5 @1.90

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.4%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Western Bulldogs
W
W
L
L
L
83.2
Sydney Swans
W
W
W
L
L
98.9

Avg Conceded

76.5

Western Bulldogs

66.1

Sydney Swans

Avg Margin

3.6

Western Bulldogs

22.1

Sydney Swans

Disposals

343.9

Western Bulldogs

333.6

Sydney Swans

Inside 50s

47.2

Western Bulldogs

43.2

Sydney Swans

H2H History (Last 5)Sydney Swans lead 3-2
Jun 2025WBD 105 - 96 SYD
Jul 2024WBD 87 - 48 SYD
May 2024WBD 88 - 102 SYD
Jul 2023WBD 76 - 78 SYD
Jul 2022WBD 67 - 120 SYD
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Western Bulldogs hold the ELO advantage (1564 vs 1482), but the market favours Sydney Swans (@1.27).

The model sides with the market — other factors override the ELO gap.

📊Team ELO Ratings

WBD
1564Overall1482
SYD
ELO difference: +82 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1069Midfield1007
WBD +62
1028Forwards1002
WBD +26
1120Defence1042
WBD +78
1123Ruck1018
WBD +105

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

WBD
Stat
SYD
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.3
83.2pts
Avg Score
98.9pts
76.5pts
Avg Conceded
66.1pts
3.6pts
Avg Margin
22.1pts
343.9
Disposals
333.6
47.2
Inside 50s
43.2

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

Model Confidence

56%

Sydney Swans predicted to win by 5 points

Predicted total: 183 · Line: +5.1

2/4 predictions correct
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