NRL | Round 18

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CBY
Bulldogs
VS
BRI
Broncos
ACCOR STADIUM, SYDNEY • FRIDAY 4 JULY, 8:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Broncos defied the model's 68% prediction for Bulldogs, a notable upset. The margin model missed here, predicting 8.1 but the actual margin was 4 points. Total score prediction of 41 was close to the actual 40, within 1 points. Broncos trailed 16–0 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 18–22. The model went 1/3 on this match. The under 44.5 total call was correct.

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 40 points was 6 points below Todd Smith's career average of 46. Broncos's victory aligns with Todd Smith's historical trend, Broncos have a 60% win rate under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Broncos firmly in control (99%)
BUL18
1%80'99%
22BRO
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Broncos momentumMomentum -26Bulldogs momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
86% none
BUL 7%No try 86%BRO 7%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

68%BulldogsFavourite

Bulldogs

68%

Broncos

32%

AI Match Overview

Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 68%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Broncos. The model sees Bulldogs ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Bulldogs carry a 76-point ELO rating advantage (1569 vs 1494). The margin model predicts Bulldogs by 8.1 points with a combined total of 41.

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 @1.55

Lost ✗

Edge

-4.0%

Line / Spread

Bulldogs -5.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

-4.0%

Total Points

Under 44.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+8.4%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Bulldogs
W
W
W
L
L
18.4
Broncos
W
W
W
L
L
27.2

Avg Conceded

20.4

Bulldogs

23.6

Broncos

Avg Margin

-2.0

Bulldogs

3.6

Broncos

Run Metres

1767

Bulldogs

1661

Broncos

Line Breaks

3.8

Bulldogs

7.0

Broncos

Referee Indicator

Favours Broncos

Todd Smith

105 career games · since 2019

AI Analysis

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

Bulldogs
4W – 5L
44%
Broncos
9W – 6L
60%

When Todd Smith officiates, Broncos have won 9 of 15 games (60%), significantly stronger than Bulldogs's 4 from 9 (44%). 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

Bulldogs
-1.4
Broncos
-0.5

Broncos get a +-0.5 penalty advantage under Todd Smith vs Bulldogs's -1.4.

H2H History (Last 5)Broncos lead 4-1
Apr 2026CBY 12 - 32 BRI
Apr 2025CBY 18 - 42 BRI
Aug 2024CBY 41 - 16 BRI
Jul 2023CBY 24 - 44 BRI
Apr 2022CBY 14 - 34 BRI
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CBY
1569Overall1494
BRI
ELO difference: +76 in favour of Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1004Forwards922
Best: 1261CBY +82Best: 1199
1091Backs1011
Best: 1220CBY +80Best: 1089
1090Halves1205
Best: 1090BRI +115Best: 1205
1200Hooker1046
CBY +154

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CBY
Stat
BRI
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
18.4pts
Avg Score
27.2pts
20.4pts
Avg Conceded
23.6pts
-2.0pts
Avg Margin
3.6pts
1766.8m
Run Metres
1661.4m
3.8
Line Breaks
7.0
360.2
Tackles
345.2
10.8
Errors
10.6

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

68%

Bulldogs predicted to win by 8 points

Predicted total: 41 · Line: +8.1

1/3 match predictions correct
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