NRL | Round 1

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SGI
Dragons
VS
CBY
Bulldogs
JUBILEE STADIUM, SYDNEY • SATURDAY 8 MAR, 5:30 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Bulldogs to win at 50% probability. The predicted margin of 2.7 was reasonable against the actual 8-point result. Total score prediction of 45 was close to the actual 48, within 3 points. A clean sweep, all 3 model picks hit for this match.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Todd Smith officiated this match (105 career games). The 48-point combined total was right in line with Todd Smith's career average of 46. Bulldogs's victory aligns with Todd Smith's historical trend, Bulldogs have a 44% win rate under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Bulldogs firmly in control (99%)
DRA20
1%80'99%
28BUL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Bulldogs momentumMomentum +7Dragons momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
87% none
DRA 7%No try 87%BUL 6%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

50%DragonsFavourite

Dragons

50%

Bulldogs

50%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Bulldogs a marginal 50% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. Both sides are evenly matched across the key prediction factors, which explains the tight margin between them. Bulldogs carry a 69-point ELO rating advantage (1501 vs 1432). Recent form favours Bulldogs with 2 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Dragons. The margin model predicts Bulldogs by 2.7 points with a combined total of 45.

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

Bulldogs to Win @1.30

Winner ✓

Edge

-9.6%

Line / Spread

Bulldogs +8.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-9.6%

Total Points

Over 40.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+13.2%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Dragons
W
L
L
L
L
23.2
Bulldogs
W
W
L
L
L
22.8

Avg Conceded

30.4

Dragons

26.0

Bulldogs

Avg Margin

-7.2

Dragons

-3.2

Bulldogs

Run Metres

1694

Dragons

1662

Bulldogs

Line Breaks

4.4

Dragons

4.0

Bulldogs

Referee Indicator

Favours Bulldogs

Todd Smith

105 career games · since 2019

AI Analysis

Win rate when Todd Smith refs each team (vs any opponent)

Dragons
2W – 11L
15%
Bulldogs
4W – 5L
44%

When Todd Smith officiates, Bulldogs have won 4 of 9 games (44%), significantly stronger than Dragons's 2 from 13 (15%). Games average 46.1 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style.

Avg Total

46.1 pts

Home Win %

53%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

10.7

Sin Bins / Gm

0.50

SB Away %

52%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams5.3
vs Away Teams5.4

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Dragons
-0.4
Bulldogs
-1.4

Dragons get a +-0.4 penalty advantage under Todd Smith vs Bulldogs's -1.4.

H2H History (Last 5)Bulldogs lead 5-0
Mar 2026SGI 14 - 15 CBY
Jul 2025SGI 18 - 20 CBY
Aug 2024SGI 10 - 28 CBY
May 2024SGI 12 - 44 CBY
May 2023SGI 16 - 18 CBY
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

SGI
1432Overall1501
CBY
ELO difference: -69 in favour of Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1078Forwards1022
Best: 1236SGI +56Best: 1130
1022Backs904
Best: 1073SGI +118Best: 936
962Halves1320
Best: 962CBY +359Best: 1320
1140Hooker1016
SGI +124

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

SGI
Stat
CBY
1.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
23.2pts
Avg Score
22.8pts
30.4pts
Avg Conceded
26.0pts
-7.2pts
Avg Margin
-3.2pts
1694.2m
Run Metres
1661.6m
4.4
Line Breaks
4.0
360.2
Tackles
346.4
12.4
Errors
10.6

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

50%

Dragons predicted to win by 3 points

Predicted total: 45 · Line: -2.7

3/3 match predictions correct
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