NRL | Round 17

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SGI
Dragons
VS
PAR
Eels
WIN STADIUM, WOLLONGONG • SATURDAY 28 JUNE, 5:30 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Dragons to win at 63% probability. The predicted margin of 4.0 was reasonable against the actual 14-point result. 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

Liam Kennedy officiated this match (65 career games). The combined score of 54 points was 7 points above Liam Kennedy's career average of 47. Dragons's victory aligns with Liam Kennedy's historical trend, Dragons have a 73% win rate under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Dragons firmly in control (99%)
DRA34
99%80'1%
20EEL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Eels momentumMomentum +9Dragons momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
89% none
DRA 6%No try 89%EEL 5%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

63%DragonsFavourite

Dragons

63%

Eels

37%

AI Match Overview

Dragons hold the advantage at 63% win probability, though Eels are far from out of this at 37%. Eels are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality, but Dragons counter with Halves Control and Venue Advantage which tips the scales. Eels carry a 34-point ELO rating advantage (1404 vs 1371). Recent form favours Eels with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Dragons. The margin model predicts Dragons by 4.0 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

Dragons to Win @1.63

Winner ✓

Edge

+3.4%

Line / Spread

Dragons -2.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+3.4%

Total Points

Under 46.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+6.8%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Dragons
W
W
L
L
L
17.6
Eels
W
W
W
L
L
23.2

Avg Conceded

26.6

Dragons

16.8

Eels

Avg Margin

-9.0

Dragons

6.4

Eels

Run Metres

1605

Dragons

1741

Eels

Line Breaks

3.8

Dragons

5.2

Eels

Referee Indicator

Favours Dragons

Liam Kennedy

65 career games · since 2018

AI Analysis

Win rate when Liam Kennedy refs each team (vs any opponent)

Dragons
8W – 3L
73%
Eels
8W – 4L
67%

Dragons hold a 6-point edge: 8W–3L (73%) vs Eels's 8W–4L (67%). Games average 46.6 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style.

Avg Total

46.6 pts

Home Win %

52%

Home Bias

Neutral

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

11.1

Sin Bins / Gm

0.40

SB Away %

58%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams5.2
vs Away Teams5.9

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Dragons
-0.1
Eels
+1.4

Penalises away teams more, 5.2 against home vs 5.9 against away. Eels get a +1.4 penalty advantage under Liam Kennedy vs Dragons's -0.1.

H2H History (Last 5)Eels lead 5-0
Mar 2026SGI 20 - 30 PAR
Apr 2025SGI 22 - 23 PAR
Sep 2024SGI 40 - 44 PAR
Aug 2023SGI 20 - 26 PAR
Mar 2022SGI 14 - 48 PAR
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Eels hold the ELO advantage (1404 vs 1371), but the market favours Dragons (@1.63).

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

📊Team ELO Ratings

SGI
1371Overall1404
PAR
ELO difference: -34 in favour of Eels

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1085Forwards1157
Best: 1254PAR +72Best: 1329
816Backs1013
Best: 900PAR +196Best: 1171
1293Halves1187
Best: 1293SGI +106Best: 1187
1200Hooker1142
SGI +58

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

SGI
Stat
PAR
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
17.6pts
Avg Score
23.2pts
26.6pts
Avg Conceded
16.8pts
-9.0pts
Avg Margin
6.4pts
1604.6m
Run Metres
1740.6m
3.8
Line Breaks
5.2
380.6
Tackles
365.4
10.0
Errors
12.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

63%

Dragons predicted to win by 4 points

Predicted total: 44 · Line: +4.0

2/3 match predictions correct
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