NRL | Round 18

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MAN
Sea Eagles
VS
SOU
Rabbitohs
4 PINES PARK, SYDNEY • SUNDAY 6 JULY, 4:05 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Sea Eagles to win at 73% probability. The predicted margin of 9.5 was reasonable against the actual 18-point result. Total score prediction of 45 was close to the actual 42, within 3 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

Wyatt Raymond officiated this match (46 career games). The combined score of 42 points was 8 points below Wyatt Raymond's career average of 50. Sea Eagles bucked the trend, Rabbitohs historically win 50% of games under Wyatt Raymond, but couldn't convert that edge today. Sea Eagles's home victory fits Wyatt Raymond's profile, home teams win 61% of the time under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Sea Eagles firmly in control (99%)
SEA30
99%80'1%
12RAB
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Rabbitohs momentumMomentum +18Sea Eagles momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
90% none
SEA 4%No try 90%RAB 6%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

73%Sea EaglesFavourite

Sea Eagles

73%

Rabbitohs

27%

AI Match Overview

Sea Eagles are clear favourites here at 73%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Rabbitohs. The model sees Sea Eagles ahead on 7 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Sea Eagles carry a 96-point ELO rating advantage (1448 vs 1351). Recent form favours Sea Eagles with 2 wins from their last 5 compared to 0 for Rabbitohs. The margin model predicts Sea Eagles by 9.5 points with a combined total of 45.

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

Sea Eagles to Win @1.35

Winner ✓

Edge

-1.9%

Line / Spread

Sea Eagles -9.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-1.9%

Total Points

Under 47.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+7.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Sea Eagles
W
W
L
L
L
20.4
Rabbitohs
L
L
L
L
L
22.4

Avg Conceded

20.0

Sea Eagles

34.2

Rabbitohs

Avg Margin

0.4

Sea Eagles

-11.8

Rabbitohs

Run Metres

1801

Sea Eagles

1513

Rabbitohs

Line Breaks

5.2

Sea Eagles

4.6

Rabbitohs

Referee Indicator

Favours Rabbitohs

Wyatt Raymond

46 career games · since 2024

AI Analysis

Win rate when Wyatt Raymond refs each team (vs any opponent)

Sea Eagles
2W – 3L
40%
Rabbitohs
3W – 3L
50%

Rabbitohs hold a 10-point edge: 3W–3L (50%) vs Sea Eagles's 2W–3L (40%). Games average 49.9 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style. Home teams win 61% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg). Small sample (5 games for Sea Eagles).

Avg Total

49.9 pts

Home Win %

61%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

9.7

Sin Bins / Gm

0.43

SB Away %

50%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams4.9
vs Away Teams4.9

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Sea Eagles
+0.2
Rabbitohs
-0.3
H2H History (Last 5)Rabbitohs lead 4-1
Jun 2024MAN 0 - 14 SOU
Mar 2024MAN 36 - 24 SOU
Mar 2023MAN 12 - 13 SOU
Apr 2022MAN 22 - 40 SOU
Sep 2021MAN 16 - 36 SOU
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

MAN
1448Overall1351
SOU
ELO difference: +96 in favour of Sea Eagles

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1101Forwards1022
Best: 1269MAN +79Best: 1273
991Backs914
Best: 1142MAN +77Best: 1027
1211Halves992
Best: 1211MAN +219Best: 992
1120Hooker970
MAN +149

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

MAN
Stat
SOU
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
0.0
20.4pts
Avg Score
22.4pts
20.0pts
Avg Conceded
34.2pts
0.4pts
Avg Margin
-11.8pts
1801.4m
Run Metres
1513.4m
5.2
Line Breaks
4.6
360.4
Tackles
375.6
9.8
Errors
9.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

73%

Sea Eagles predicted to win by 10 points

Predicted total: 45 · Line: +9.5

3/3 match predictions correct
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