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CRO
Sharks
VS
SYD
Roosters
SHARKS STADIUM • SATURDAY 28 FEB, 7:36 PM

AI Game Review

Sharks defied the model's 54% prediction for Roosters — a notable result. The predicted margin of 1.2 was reasonable against the actual 10-point result. The game's 30 points came in 15 points lower than the predicted 45. The model went 1/3 on this match. The under 46.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Win Probability

AI Win Probability

54%RoostersFavourite

Sharks

46%

Roosters

54%

AI Match Overview

Roosters hold the advantage at 54% win probability, though Sharks are far from out of this at 46%. The model sees Roosters ahead on 3 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Roosters carry a 55-point ELO rating advantage (1654 vs 1599). The margin model predicts Roosters by 1.2 points with a combined total of 45.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

Each market is predicted by an independent model — H2H, margin, and totals may occasionally disagree.

H2H Recommendation

Roosters to Win @1.67

Lost ✗

Edge

-5.1%

Line / Spread

Roosters +2.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

-5.1%

Total Points

Under 46.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.5%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Sharks
WWWWL
32.8
Roosters
WWWWL
36.4

Avg Conceded

15.6

Sharks

14.0

Roosters

Avg Margin

17.2

Sharks

22.4

Roosters

Run Metres

1683

Sharks

1588

Roosters

Line Breaks

5.2

Sharks

6.4

Roosters

H2H History (Last 5)Sharks lead 3-2
Jul 2025CRO 31 - 18 SYD
May 2025CRO 16 - 42 SYD
May 2024CRO 38 - 30 SYD
Sep 2023CRO 12 - 13 SYD
Apr 2023CRO 22 - 12 SYD
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CRO
1599Overall1654
SYD
ELO difference: -55 in favour of Roosters

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1064Forwards1100
Best: 1264SYD +36Best: 1297
966Backs1129
Best: 1032SYD +163Best: 1200
1260Halves1237
Best: 1260CRO +23Best: 1237
973Hooker703
CRO +270

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CRO
Stat
SYD
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
32.8pts
Avg Score
36.4pts
15.6pts
Avg Conceded
14.0pts
17.2pts
Avg Margin
22.4pts
1682.6m
Run Metres
1588.4m
5.2
Line Breaks
6.4
337.0
Tackles
298.6
12.0
Errors
12.6

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

1
ELO Difference14.0%
Roosters
2
Forward Pack12.0%
Roosters
3
Backline Quality10.0%
Roosters
4
Halves Control9.0%
Sharks
5
Recent Win Rate9.0%
6
Referee Tendency7.0%
7
Venue Advantage7.0%
Sharks

Model Confidence

54%

Roosters predicted to win by 1 points

Predicted total: 45 · Line: -1.2

1/3 match predictions correct
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