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AFL | Round 8

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GMHBA STADIUM • SATURDAY 2 MAY, 4:35 PM AEST

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Geelong Cats to win at 52% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 5.0 but the actual margin was 49 points. The game's 221 points came in 81 points higher than the predicted 141. Geelong Cats led 36–35 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 49. The model went 1/4 on this match.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

AI Win Probability

52%Geelong CatsFavourite

Geelong Cats

52%

North Melbourne

48%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Geelong Cats a marginal 52% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. The model sees Geelong Cats ahead on 3 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Defensive ELO and Venue Advantage. Geelong Cats carry a 251-point ELO rating advantage (1653 vs 1402). The margin model predicts Geelong Cats by 5.0 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

Geelong Cats to Win @1.25

Winner ✓

Edge

-28.2%

Line / Spread

North Melbourne +27.5 @1.89

Lost ✗

Edge

+22.5%

Margin Band

Geelong Cats 1-39 @3.30

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 193.5 @1.88

Lost ✗

Edge

+1.8%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Geelong Cats
R2026-R3W
R2026-R4L
R2026-R5W
R2026-R6W
R2026-R7L

older → newer

95.4
North Melbourne
R2026-R3W
R2026-R4W
R2026-R5L
R2026-R6W
R2026-R7L
94.2

Avg Conceded

75.8

Geelong Cats

81.4

North Melbourne

Avg Margin

19.6

Geelong Cats

12.8

North Melbourne

Disposals

350.0

Geelong Cats

350.0

North Melbourne

Inside 50s

50.0

Geelong Cats

50.0

North Melbourne

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

GEE
1653Overall1402
NOR
ELO difference: +251 in favour of Geelong Cats

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1085Midfield1111
Best: 1478NOR +26Best: 1475
981Forwards996
Best: 1472NOR +15Best: 1525
1093Defence1080
Best: 1600GEE +13Best: 1302
1104Ruck1094
Best: 1302GEE +10Best: 1600

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

GEE
Stat
NOR
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
95.4pts
Avg Score
94.2pts
75.8pts
Avg Conceded
81.4pts
19.6pts
Avg Margin
12.8pts
350.0
Disposals
350.0
50.0
Inside 50s
50.0
60.0
Tackles
60.0
35.0
Clearances
35.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

52%

Geelong Cats predicted to win by 5 points

Predicted total: 141 · Line: +5.0

1/4 predictions correct
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