AFL | Round 9

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ADELAIDE OVAL • FRIDAY 8 MAY, 8:10 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Western Bulldogs defied the model's 52% prediction for Port Adelaide — a notable result. The predicted margin of 9.1 was reasonable against the actual 2-point result. The model went 1/4 on this match. The under 177.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

AI Win Probability

52%Port AdelaideFavourite

Port Adelaide

52%

Western Bulldogs

48%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Port Adelaide a marginal 52% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. The model sees Port Adelaide ahead on 4 of 7 key factors including Recent Win Rate, Defensive ELO and Scoring Form. Western Bulldogs carry a 80-point ELO rating advantage (1518 vs 1438). Recent form favours Port Adelaide with 2 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Western Bulldogs. The margin model predicts Port Adelaide by 9.1 points with a combined total of 140.

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

Port Adelaide to Win @1.90

Lost ✗

Edge

-0.3%

Line / Spread

Port Adelaide -0.5 @1.90

Lost ✗

Edge

+8.6%

Margin Band

Port Adelaide 1-39 @3.30

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 177.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Port Adelaide
R4L
R5W
R6L
R7L
R8W

older → newer

85.6
Western Bulldogs
R4L
R5L
R6L
R7L
R8W
74.6

Avg Conceded

75.0

Port Adelaide

102.8

Western Bulldogs

Avg Margin

10.6

Port Adelaide

-28.2

Western Bulldogs

Disposals

350.0

Port Adelaide

350.0

Western Bulldogs

Inside 50s

50.0

Port Adelaide

50.0

Western Bulldogs

Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Western Bulldogs hold the ELO advantage (1518 vs 1438), but the market favours Port Adelaide (@1.90).

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

📊Team ELO Ratings

POR
1438Overall1518
WBD
ELO difference: -80 in favour of Western Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1106Midfield1103
Best: 1563EvenBest: 1248
998Forwards1034
Best: 1469WBD +36Best: 1541
1105Defence1072
Best: 1600POR +33Best: 1216
1119Ruck1232
Best: 1513WBD +113Best: 1495

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

POR
Stat
WBD
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
1.0
85.6pts
Avg Score
74.6pts
75.0pts
Avg Conceded
102.8pts
10.6pts
Avg Margin
-28.2pts
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%
Bulldogs
2
Midfield ELO11.0%
3
Recent Win Rate10.0%
Adelaide
4
Forward Line ELO9.0%
Bulldogs
5
Defensive ELO8.0%
Adelaide
6
Scoring Form8.0%
Adelaide
7
Venue Advantage7.0%
Adelaide

Model Confidence

52%

Port Adelaide predicted to win by 9 points

Predicted total: 140 · Line: +9.1

1/4 predictions correct
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