NRL | Round 14

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CBY
Bulldogs
VS
PAR
Eels
ACCOR STADIUM, SYDNEY • MONDAY 9 JUNE, 4:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Bulldogs to win at 67% probability. The predicted margin of 7.3 was reasonable against the actual 18-point result. Total score prediction of 40 was close to the actual 42, within 2 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

Gerard Sutton officiated this match (367 career games). The 42-point combined total was right in line with Gerard Sutton's career average of 42. Bulldogs's home victory fits Gerard Sutton's profile, home teams win 56% of the time under this referee. 61% of his career sin bins go against away teams, a statistically significant away-team bias.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Bulldogs firmly in control (99%)
BUL30
99%80'1%
12EEL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Eels momentumMomentum +9Bulldogs momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
12%
82% none
BUL 12%No try 82%EEL 6%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

67%BulldogsFavourite

Bulldogs

67%

Eels

33%

AI Match Overview

Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 67%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Eels. The model sees Bulldogs ahead on 4 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Recent Win Rate and Referee Tendency. Bulldogs carry a 169-point ELO rating advantage (1564 vs 1395). Recent form favours Bulldogs with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Eels. The margin model predicts Bulldogs by 7.3 points with a combined total of 40.

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 @1.40

Winner ✓

Edge

-2.0%

Line / Spread

Bulldogs -8.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-2.0%

Total Points

Under 44.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+12.1%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Bulldogs
W
W
W
L
L
24.0
Eels
W
W
L
L
L
20.4

Avg Conceded

28.8

Bulldogs

16.4

Eels

Avg Margin

-4.8

Bulldogs

4.0

Eels

Run Metres

1518

Bulldogs

1796

Eels

Line Breaks

4.4

Bulldogs

5.8

Eels

Referee Indicator

Balanced

Gerard Sutton

367 career games · since 2011

AI Analysis

Win rate when Gerard Sutton refs each team (vs any opponent)

Bulldogs
15W – 26L
37%
Eels
14W – 24L
37%

Both sides have a similar record under Gerard Sutton, Bulldogs 15W–26L (37%) and Eels 14W–24L (37%). Home teams win 56% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg).

Avg Total

42.0 pts

Home Win %

56%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

11.8

Sin Bins / Gm

0.12

SB Away %

61%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams5.7
vs Away Teams6.1

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Bulldogs
-0.6
Eels
-1.9

Bulldogs get a +-0.6 penalty advantage under Gerard Sutton vs Eels's -1.9. 61% of his 18 career sin bins go to away teams.

H2H History (Last 5)Eels lead 3-2
Apr 2026CBY 20 - 38 PAR
Mar 2025CBY 16 - 8 PAR
Jun 2024CBY 22 - 18 PAR
Mar 2024CBY 8 - 26 PAR
Jun 2023CBY 12 - 34 PAR
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CBY
1564Overall1395
PAR
ELO difference: +169 in favour of Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1073Forwards1075
Best: 1278EvenBest: 1288
832Backs974
Best: 981PAR +142Best: 1088
1173Halves1228
Best: 1173PAR +54Best: 1228
925Hooker1170
PAR +245

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CBY
Stat
PAR
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
24.0pts
Avg Score
20.4pts
28.8pts
Avg Conceded
16.4pts
-4.8pts
Avg Margin
4.0pts
1518.0m
Run Metres
1795.6m
4.4
Line Breaks
5.8
361.8
Tackles
361.2
10.8
Errors
10.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

67%

Bulldogs predicted to win by 7 points

Predicted total: 40 · Line: +7.3

3/3 match predictions correct
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