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Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals

NFLWeek 18 • regular • 2025
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Bengals logo
Bengals
Cincinnati
18
vs
Browns logo
Browns
Cleveland
20
CIN 53%47% CLE
Prediction Confidence:
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VenuePaycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Browns (away)
Bengals (home)
47%
Win probability
53%
0
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Browns defeated the Bengals 20-18.

Our model predicted the Bengals would win with 53% confidence, but the Browns pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Home Field Advantage favored the Bengals and was a notable factor: Cincinnati Bengals are 5-5 at home this season (divisional game, reduced advantage)
  • Recent Form favored the Browns and was a contributing factor: Cleveland Browns (10-8) in better form than Cincinnati Bengals (8-10)
  • Offensive Efficiency favored the Browns and was a contributing factor: Cleveland Browns offense (5.2 YPP) outpaces Cincinnati Bengals (5.0 YPP)

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Browns won 18-20

Browns won in a close game

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Bengals at 53%

What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

CLE
CIN
Home Field Advantage
Recent Form
Offensive Efficiency
Turnover Differential
Defensive Efficiency
Favours CLE|Favours CIN

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Understanding the win probability calculation

1 factor not shown (insufficient data)

Model version: 1.0.0 • Calculated: 2/27/2026, 10:41:18 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

Bengals has a 53% win probability, while Browns has a 47% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers weather conditions, offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.

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