AFL | Round 8

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MARVEL STADIUM • FRIDAY 1 MAY, 7:30 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Fremantle defied the model's 53% prediction for Western Bulldogs — a notable result. The margin model missed here — predicting 9.0 but the actual margin was 12 points. The game's 216 points came in 81 points higher than the predicted 135. Fremantle trailed 60–46 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 102–114. 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

53%Western BulldogsFavourite

Western Bulldogs

53%

Fremantle

47%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Western Bulldogs a marginal 53% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. Fremantle are stronger on paper across 3 of 7 key factors — including ELO Difference, Recent Win Rate and Defensive ELO — but Western Bulldogs counter with Forward Line ELO which tips the scales. Fremantle carry a 135-point ELO rating advantage (1676 vs 1541). Recent form favours Fremantle with 5 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Western Bulldogs. The margin model predicts Western Bulldogs by 9.0 points with a combined total of 135.

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

Western Bulldogs to Win @3.12

Lost ✗

Edge

+20.6%

Line / Spread

Western Bulldogs +19.5 @1.89

Winner ✓

Edge

+28.5%

Margin Band

Western Bulldogs 1-39 @3.30

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 185.5 @1.89

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.1%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Western Bulldogs
R2W
R4W
R5L
R6L
R7L

older → newer

89.4
Fremantle
R3W
R4W
R5W
R6W
R7W
88.2

Avg Conceded

88.2

Western Bulldogs

53.8

Fremantle

Avg Margin

1.2

Western Bulldogs

34.4

Fremantle

Disposals

350.0

Western Bulldogs

350.0

Fremantle

Inside 50s

50.0

Western Bulldogs

50.0

Fremantle

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

WBD
1541Overall1676
FRE
ELO difference: -135 in favour of Fremantle

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1103Midfield1108
Best: 1248EvenBest: 1515
1034Forwards1017
Best: 1541WBD +17Best: 1397
1072Defence1120
Best: 1216FRE +48Best: 1377
1232Ruck1165
Best: 1495WBD +67Best: 1341

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

WBD
Stat
FRE
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
5.0
89.4pts
Avg Score
88.2pts
88.2pts
Avg Conceded
53.8pts
1.2pts
Avg Margin
34.4pts
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%
Fremantle
2
Midfield ELO11.0%
3
Recent Win Rate10.0%
Fremantle
4
Forward Line ELO9.0%
Bulldogs
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
Fremantle
6
Scoring Form8.0%
7
Venue Advantage7.0%

Model Confidence

53%

Western Bulldogs predicted to win by 9 points

Predicted total: 135 · Line: +9.0

1/4 predictions correct
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