NRL | Round 11

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NEW
Knights
VS
PAR
Eels
MCDONALD JONES STADIUM, NEWCASTLE • FRIDAY 16 MAY, 6:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Eels defied the model's 53% prediction for Knights, a notable result. The margin model missed here, predicting 1.0 but the actual margin was 22 points. Eels led 0–10 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 22. A tough result for the model, all 3 picks missed on this one.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Todd Smith officiated this match (105 career games). The combined score of 34 points was 12 points below Todd Smith's career average of 46. Eels's victory aligns with Todd Smith's historical trend, Eels have a 56% win rate under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Eels firmly in control (99%)
KNI6
1%80'99%
28EEL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Eels momentumMomentum +8Knights momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
83% none
KNI 10%No try 83%EEL 7%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

53%KnightsFavourite

Knights

53%

Eels

47%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Knights a marginal 53% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. Eels are stronger on paper across 5 of 7 key factors, including Forward Pack, Backline Quality and Halves Control, but Knights counter with ELO Difference and Referee Tendency which tips the scales. Knights carry a 51-point ELO rating advantage (1374 vs 1324). Recent form favours Eels with 2 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Knights. The margin model predicts Knights by 1.0 points with a combined total of 46.

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

Knights to Win @1.68

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.4%

Line / Spread

Knights -2.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.4%

Total Points

Over 45.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

-0.7%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Knights
W
L
L
L
L
16.0
Eels
W
W
L
L
L
21.4

Avg Conceded

21.6

Knights

28.4

Eels

Avg Margin

-5.6

Knights

-7.0

Eels

Run Metres

1755

Knights

1682

Eels

Line Breaks

4.6

Knights

5.6

Eels

Referee Indicator

Favours Eels

Todd Smith

105 career games · since 2019

AI Analysis

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

Knights
2W – 6L
25%
Eels
9W – 7L
56%

When Todd Smith officiates, Eels have won 9 of 16 games (56%), significantly stronger than Knights's 2 from 8 (25%). 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

Knights
+1.0
Eels
-0.5

Knights get a +1.0 penalty advantage under Todd Smith vs Eels's -0.5.

H2H History (Last 5)Eels lead 4-1
Sep 2025NEW 10 - 66 PAR
Jul 2024NEW 34 - 26 PAR
May 2023NEW 12 - 43 PAR
Apr 2022NEW 2 - 39 PAR
Sep 2021NEW 20 - 28 PAR
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

NEW
1374Overall1324
PAR
ELO difference: +51 in favour of Knights

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1089Forwards1123
Best: 1326PAR +33Best: 1236
1053Backs1084
Best: 1119PAR +31Best: 1211
1103Halves1244
Best: 1103PAR +141Best: 1244
1058Hooker1074
PAR +16

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

NEW
Stat
PAR
1.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
16.0pts
Avg Score
21.4pts
21.6pts
Avg Conceded
28.4pts
-5.6pts
Avg Margin
-7.0pts
1754.6m
Run Metres
1681.6m
4.6
Line Breaks
5.6
406.8
Tackles
340.4
14.4
Errors
10.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

53%

Knights predicted to win by 1 points

Predicted total: 46 · Line: +1.0

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