NRL | Round 16

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SOU
Rabbitohs
VS
MEL
Storm
ACCOR STADIUM, SYDNEY • SATURDAY 21 JUNE, 7:35 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Storm to win at 70% probability. The predicted margin of 8.7 was reasonable against the actual 1-point result. Total score prediction of 53 was close to the actual 49, within 4 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

Peter Gough officiated this match (183 career games). The combined score of 49 points was 5 points above Peter Gough's career average of 44. Storm's victory aligns with Peter Gough's historical trend, Storm have a 72% win rate under this referee. Peter Gough averaged 13.1 penalties per game heading in, a whistle-heavy referee profile.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
84', Storm firmly in control (99%)
RAB24
1%84'99%
25STO
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Storm momentumMomentum +10Rabbitohs momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
89% none
RAB 7%No try 89%STO 4%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

70%StormFavourite

Rabbitohs

30%

Storm

70%

AI Match Overview

Storm are clear favourites here at 70%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Rabbitohs. The model sees Storm ahead on 4 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Halves Control. Storm carry a 286-point ELO rating advantage (1662 vs 1376). Recent form favours Storm with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Rabbitohs. The margin model predicts Storm by 8.7 points with a combined total of 53.

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

Storm to Win @1.40

Winner ✓

Edge

-11.8%

Line / Spread

Storm +7.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-11.8%

Total Points

Over 48.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+12.3%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Rabbitohs
W
W
L
L
L
20.8
Storm
W
W
W
L
L
34.8

Avg Conceded

24.4

Rabbitohs

16.2

Storm

Avg Margin

-3.6

Rabbitohs

18.6

Storm

Run Metres

1518

Rabbitohs

1783

Storm

Line Breaks

3.8

Rabbitohs

5.2

Storm

Referee Indicator

Favours Storm

Peter Gough

183 career games · since 2016

AI Analysis

Win rate when Peter Gough refs each team (vs any opponent)

Rabbitohs
9W – 11L
45%
Storm
13W – 5L
72%

When Peter Gough officiates, Storm have won 13 of 18 games (72%), significantly stronger than Rabbitohs's 9 from 20 (45%).

Avg Total

44.2 pts

Home Win %

53%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

13.1

Sin Bins / Gm

0.43

SB Away %

60%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams6.1
vs Away Teams7

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Rabbitohs
+0.5
Storm
+0.2

Peter Gough averages 13.1 penalties per game, above the league norm. Expect frequent stoppages. Penalises away teams more, 6.1 against home vs 7 against away.

H2H History (Last 5)Storm lead 3-2
Apr 2026SOU 48 - 6 MEL
Apr 2025SOU 16 - 24 MEL
Aug 2024SOU 16 - 28 MEL
Apr 2024SOU 20 - 54 MEL
May 2023SOU 28 - 12 MEL
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

SOU
1376Overall1662
MEL
ELO difference: -286 in favour of Storm

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1092Forwards1124
Best: 1290MEL +32Best: 1296
1021Backs1021
Best: 1111EvenBest: 1108
1153Halves1318
Best: 1153MEL +165Best: 1318
994Hooker1095
MEL +101

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

SOU
Stat
MEL
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
20.8pts
Avg Score
34.8pts
24.4pts
Avg Conceded
16.2pts
-3.6pts
Avg Margin
18.6pts
1518.4m
Run Metres
1783.2m
3.8
Line Breaks
5.2
371.6
Tackles
313.4
9.0
Errors
11.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

70%

Storm predicted to win by 9 points

Predicted total: 53 · Line: -8.7

3/3 match predictions correct
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