Thursday, 7 August
Round 22 kicks off tonight, with a massive clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as Hawthorn takes on Collingwood. The model predicts a tight contest, with the Magpies holding a slight edge and a 56.7% chance of victory. The Hawks will be looking to upset the odds and secure a crucial win in front of what is sure to be a packed stadium.
Friday, 8 August
The action continues tomorrow night at GMHBA Stadium where Geelong hosts Essendon. The Cats are overwhelming favourites, with the model giving them an 83.2% chance of winning by a comfortable 28-point margin. The Bombers, however, will be desperate to prove the model wrong and cause a major upset.
Saturday, 9 August
The weekend's games begin at the Melbourne Cricket Ground where Richmond takes on St Kilda. The model heavily favours St Kilda, giving them a 68.3% chance of victory and a predicted margin of 19 points. Richmond will be looking to secure a win against a strong Saints outfit in front of their home crowd.
Later on Saturday, a huge game looms at the Gabba as the Brisbane Lions go head-to-head with Sydney. The model predicts the Lions will be too strong, with a 76.0% chance of winning by 13 points. The Swans, however, will be looking to cause an upset and keep their finals hopes alive.
The night's action moves to Docklands Stadium, where Carlton faces the Gold Coast Suns. The model predicts the Suns will have the edge, with a 60.1% chance of victory and a margin of 17 points. The Blues will be keen to defend their home turf and secure a win against a dangerous Gold Coast side.
The final game on Saturday is in South Australia, as Port Adelaide takes on Fremantle at Adelaide Oval. This looks to be a close encounter, with the model giving Fremantle a 56.9% chance of an 8-point win. Port Adelaide will be hoping to turn the tables and get the win against a strong Dockers outfit.
Sunday, 10 August
Sunday's football action starts at Manuka Oval, where Greater Western Sydney faces North Melbourne. The Giants are strong favourites, with the model giving them a commanding 84.7% chance of a 38-point victory. North Melbourne, however, will be looking to secure their second win of the season and prove the model wrong.
Later on Sunday, another blockbuster is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as Melbourne clashes with the Western Bulldogs. The model predicts a strong win for the Bulldogs, giving them a 76.1% chance of winning by 18 points. Melbourne will be looking to put on a strong performance in front of their home fans and upset the Bulldogs' finals aspirations.
The final match of the round sees West Coast Eagles host Adelaide at Perth Stadium. The Crows are heavy favourites, with the model giving them an 88.9% chance of a convincing victory. The Eagles will be fighting hard to defend their home turf and finish the season on a high note.
