NRL | Round 1

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PEN
Panthers
VS
CRO
Sharks
ALLEGIANT STADIUM, LAS VEGAS • SUNDAY 2 MAR, 3:30 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Panthers to win at 72% probability. The predicted margin of 0.2 was reasonable against the actual 6-point result. The model went 1/3 on this match.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Ashley Klein officiated this match (386 career games). The combined score of 50 points was 6 points above Ashley Klein's career average of 44. Panthers's victory aligns with Ashley Klein's historical trend, Panthers have a 51% win rate under this referee. Panthers's home victory fits Ashley Klein's profile, home teams win 60% of the time under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Panthers firmly in control (99%)
PAN28
99%80'1%
22SHA
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Sharks momentumMomentum +16Panthers momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
89% none
PAN 6%No try 89%SHA 5%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

72%PanthersFavourite

Panthers

72%

Sharks

28%

AI Match Overview

Panthers are clear favourites here at 72%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Sharks. The model sees Panthers ahead on 6 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Panthers carry a 81-point ELO rating advantage (1632 vs 1551). Recent form favours Panthers with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Sharks.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

2 ACTIVE EDGES

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

H2H Recommendation

Panthers to Win @1.58

Winner ✓

Edge

+13.4%

Line / Spread

Sharks -5.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+13.4%

Total Points

Under 40.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.2%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Panthers
W
W
W
W
L
25.2
Sharks
W
W
L
L
L
22.0

Avg Conceded

12.4

Panthers

26.2

Sharks

Avg Margin

12.8

Panthers

-4.2

Sharks

Run Metres

1899

Panthers

1638

Sharks

Line Breaks

5.4

Panthers

5.2

Sharks

Referee Indicator

Favours Panthers

Ashley Klein

386 career games · since 2010

AI Analysis

Win rate when Ashley Klein refs each team (vs any opponent)

Panthers
29W – 28L
51%
Sharks
25W – 32L
44%

Panthers hold a 7-point edge: 29W–28L (51%) vs Sharks's 25W–32L (44%). Home teams win 60% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg).

Avg Total

43.6 pts

Home Win %

60%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

8.9

Sin Bins / Gm

0.16

SB Away %

42%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams4.3
vs Away Teams4.6

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Panthers
+0.0
Sharks
+0.7

Ashley Klein averages just 8.9 penalties per game, well below average. He lets the game flow. Sharks get a +0.7 penalty advantage under Ashley Klein vs Panthers's +0.0.

H2H History (Last 5)Panthers lead 5-0
Mar 2026PEN 26 - 6 CRO
Oct 2024PEN 26 - 6 CRO
May 2024PEN 42 - 0 CRO
Aug 2023PEN 28 - 0 CRO
Jul 2022PEN 20 - 10 CRO
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

PEN
1632Overall1551
CRO
ELO difference: +81 in favour of Panthers

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1060Forwards994
Best: 1177PEN +66Best: 1186
1024Backs946
Best: 1098PEN +78Best: 1042
1135Halves1144
Best: 1135EvenBest: 1144
1055Hooker1040
PEN +16

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

PEN
Stat
CRO
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
25.2pts
Avg Score
22.0pts
12.4pts
Avg Conceded
26.2pts
12.8pts
Avg Margin
-4.2pts
1899.2m
Run Metres
1638.0m
5.4
Line Breaks
5.2
336.6
Tackles
370.0
10.0
Errors
11.6

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

72%

Panthers predicted to win by 0 points

Predicted total: 39 · Line: -0.2

1/3 match predictions correct
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