NRL | Round 15

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CRO
Sharks
VS
SGI
Dragons
SHARKS STADIUM, SYDNEY • THURSDAY 12 JUNE, 7:50 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Sharks to win at 75% probability. The margin model was sharp, predicting Sharks by 10.7 vs the actual margin of 12 points. Total score prediction of 44 was close to the actual 48, within 4 points. Sharks trailed 6–18 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 30–18. The model went 2/3 on this match. The 1-12 margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Grant Atkins officiated this match (318 career games). The combined score of 48 points was 5 points above Grant Atkins's career average of 43. Sharks's victory aligns with Grant Atkins's historical trend, Sharks have a 53% win rate under this referee. Grant Atkins averaged 14.4 penalties per game heading in, a whistle-heavy referee profile.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Sharks firmly in control (99%)
SHA30
99%80'1%
18DRA
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Dragons momentumMomentum +7Sharks momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
86% none
SHA 8%No try 86%DRA 6%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

75%SharksFavourite

Sharks

75%

Dragons

25%

AI Match Overview

Sharks are clear favourites here at 75%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Dragons. The model sees Sharks ahead on 4 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Backline Quality and Halves Control. Sharks carry a 119-point ELO rating advantage (1509 vs 1391). Recent form favours Sharks with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Dragons. The margin model predicts Sharks by 10.7 points with a combined total of 44.

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

Sharks to Win @1.32

Winner ✓

Edge

-5.9%

Line / Spread

Sharks -10.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-5.9%

Total Points

Under 47.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+9.7%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Sharks
W
W
W
L
L
23.0
Dragons
W
W
L
L
L
19.6

Avg Conceded

28.0

Sharks

27.4

Dragons

Avg Margin

-5.0

Sharks

-7.8

Dragons

Run Metres

1616

Sharks

1631

Dragons

Line Breaks

4.4

Sharks

5.4

Dragons

Referee Indicator

Favours Sharks

Grant Atkins

318 career games · since 2013

AI Analysis

Win rate when Grant Atkins refs each team (vs any opponent)

Sharks
17W – 15L
53%
Dragons
15W – 23L
39%

Sharks hold a 14-point edge: 17W–15L (53%) vs Dragons's 15W–23L (39%).

Avg Total

43.2 pts

Home Win %

54%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

14.4

Sin Bins / Gm

0.29

SB Away %

56%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams6.8
vs Away Teams7.6

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Sharks
-1.1
Dragons
-0.2

Grant Atkins averages 14.4 penalties per game, above the league norm. Expect frequent stoppages. Penalises away teams more, 6.8 against home vs 7.6 against away. Dragons get a +-0.2 penalty advantage under Grant Atkins vs Sharks's -1.1.

H2H History (Last 5)Sharks lead 4-1
Aug 2025CRO 14 - 22 SGI
Sep 2024CRO 38 - 10 SGI
May 2024CRO 20 - 10 SGI
Jul 2023CRO 52 - 16 SGI
Mar 2023CRO 40 - 8 SGI
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CRO
1509Overall1391
SGI
ELO difference: +119 in favour of Sharks

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1041Forwards1149
Best: 1292SGI +108Best: 1239
1071Backs812
Best: 1117CRO +260Best: 919
1035Halves1003
Best: 1035CRO +32Best: 1003
876Hooker938
SGI +62

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CRO
Stat
SGI
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
23.0pts
Avg Score
19.6pts
28.0pts
Avg Conceded
27.4pts
-5.0pts
Avg Margin
-7.8pts
1615.6m
Run Metres
1630.6m
4.4
Line Breaks
5.4
320.4
Tackles
372.0
9.6
Errors
11.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

75%

Sharks predicted to win by 11 points

Predicted total: 44 · Line: +10.7

2/3 match predictions correct
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