NRL | Round 10

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PAR
Eels
VS
DOL
Dolphins
COMMBANK STADIUM, SYDNEY • THURSDAY 8 MAY, 7:50 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Dolphins defied the model's 62% prediction for Eels, a notable upset. The predicted margin of 3.0 was reasonable against the actual 4-point result. The model went 1/3 on this match. The under 49.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Wyatt Raymond officiated this match (46 career games). The combined score of 36 points was 14 points below Wyatt Raymond's career average of 50. Dolphins's victory aligns with Wyatt Raymond's historical trend, Dolphins have a 75% win rate under this referee. Despite Wyatt Raymond's 61% career home-team win rate, the away side Dolphins prevailed.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Dolphins firmly in control (99%)
EEL16
1%80'99%
20DOL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Dolphins momentumMomentum +6Eels momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
87% none
EEL 7%No try 87%DOL 6%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

62%EelsFavourite

Eels

62%

Dolphins

38%

AI Match Overview

Eels hold the advantage at 62% win probability, though Dolphins are far from out of this at 38%. Dolphins are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Halves Control, but Eels counter with Backline Quality and Referee Tendency which tips the scales. Dolphins carry a 112-point ELO rating advantage (1453 vs 1340). Recent form favours Dolphins with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Eels. The margin model predicts Eels by 3.0 points with a combined total of 44.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

3 ACTIVE EDGES

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

H2H Recommendation

Eels to Win @1.80

Lost ✗

Edge

+5.5%

Line / Spread

Eels -1.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+5.5%

Total Points

Under 49.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+16.6%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Eels
W
W
L
L
L
20.6
Dolphins
W
W
W
L
L
32.4

Avg Conceded

29.6

Eels

24.0

Dolphins

Avg Margin

-9.0

Eels

8.4

Dolphins

Run Metres

1591

Eels

1657

Dolphins

Line Breaks

4.6

Eels

4.6

Dolphins

Referee Indicator

Favours Dolphins

Wyatt Raymond

46 career games · since 2024

AI Analysis

Win rate when Wyatt Raymond refs each team (vs any opponent)

Eels
4W – 5L
44%
Dolphins
3W – 1L
75%

When Wyatt Raymond officiates, Dolphins have won 3 of 4 games (75%), significantly stronger than Eels's 4 from 9 (44%). Games average 49.9 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style. Home teams win 61% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg). Small sample (4 games for Dolphins).

Avg Total

49.9 pts

Home Win %

61%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

9.7

Sin Bins / Gm

0.43

SB Away %

50%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams4.9
vs Away Teams4.9

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Eels
+1.2
Dolphins
+2.0

Dolphins get a +2.0 penalty advantage under Wyatt Raymond vs Eels's +1.2.

H2H History (Last 2)Tied 1-1
Apr 2024PAR 16 - 44 DOL
Jul 2023PAR 48 - 20 DOL
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Dolphins hold the ELO advantage (1453 vs 1340), but the market favours Eels (@1.80).

The model sides with the market, other factors override the ELO gap.

📊Team ELO Ratings

PAR
1340Overall1453
DOL
ELO difference: -112 in favour of Dolphins

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1049Forwards1092
Best: 1219DOL +42Best: 1230
975Backs961
Best: 1043PAR +14Best: 1119
1262Halves1299
Best: 1262DOL +37Best: 1299
1104Hooker1053
PAR +52

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

PAR
Stat
DOL
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
20.6pts
Avg Score
32.4pts
29.6pts
Avg Conceded
24.0pts
-9.0pts
Avg Margin
8.4pts
1590.8m
Run Metres
1656.8m
4.6
Line Breaks
4.6
342.2
Tackles
358.6
10.8
Errors
10.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

62%

Eels predicted to win by 3 points

Predicted total: 44 · Line: +3.0

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