NRL | Round 19

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PAR
Eels
VS
PEN
Panthers
COMMBANK STADIUM, SYDNEY • SUNDAY 13 JULY, 4:05 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Panthers to win at 60% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 3.5 but the actual margin was 22 points. Total score prediction of 45 was close to the actual 42, within 3 points. Panthers led 10–12 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 22. 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

Peter Gough officiated this match (183 career games). The 42-point combined total was right in line with Peter Gough's career average of 44. Panthers's victory aligns with Peter Gough's historical trend, Panthers have a 70% 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
80', Panthers firmly in control (99%)
EEL10
1%80'99%
32PAN
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Panthers momentumMomentum -37Eels momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
88% none
EEL 5%No try 88%PAN 7%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

60%PanthersFavourite

Eels

40%

Panthers

60%

AI Match Overview

Panthers hold the advantage at 60% win probability, though Eels are far from out of this at 40%. The model sees Panthers ahead on 3 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Halves Control and Recent Win Rate. Panthers carry a 197-point ELO rating advantage (1567 vs 1370). Recent form favours Panthers with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Eels. The margin model predicts Panthers by 3.5 points with a combined total of 45.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

Each market is predicted by an independent model, H2H, margin, and totals may occasionally disagree.

H2H Recommendation

Panthers to Win @1.27

Winner ✓

Edge

-13.4%

Line / Spread

Panthers +11.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-13.4%

Total Points

Over 44.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.2%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Eels
W
W
L
L
L
21.6
Panthers
W
W
W
W
L
15.6

Avg Conceded

22.4

Eels

14.6

Panthers

Avg Margin

-0.8

Eels

1.0

Panthers

Run Metres

1690

Eels

1772

Panthers

Line Breaks

5.0

Eels

4.4

Panthers

Referee Indicator

Favours Panthers

Peter Gough

183 career games · since 2016

AI Analysis

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

Eels
10W – 20L
33%
Panthers
14W – 6L
70%

When Peter Gough officiates, Panthers have won 14 of 20 games (70%), significantly stronger than Eels's 10 from 30 (33%).

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

Eels
-0.3
Panthers
-0.7

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. Eels get a +-0.3 penalty advantage under Peter Gough vs Panthers's -0.7.

H2H History (Last 5)Panthers lead 4-1
Mar 2026PAR 20 - 48 PEN
Jun 2025PAR 10 - 18 PEN
Aug 2024PAR 34 - 36 PEN
Mar 2024PAR 18 - 26 PEN
Sep 2023PAR 32 - 18 PEN
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

PAR
1370Overall1567
PEN
ELO difference: -197 in favour of Panthers

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1122Forwards1114
Best: 1285EvenBest: 1363
1159Backs1063
Best: 1200PAR +96Best: 1105
1195Halves1265
Best: 1195PEN +70Best: 1265
600Hooker1094
PEN +494

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

PAR
Stat
PEN
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
21.6pts
Avg Score
15.6pts
22.4pts
Avg Conceded
14.6pts
-0.8pts
Avg Margin
1.0pts
1690.2m
Run Metres
1771.6m
5.0
Line Breaks
4.4
365.0
Tackles
406.8
11.2
Errors
10.6

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

60%

Panthers predicted to win by 3 points

Predicted total: 45 · Line: -3.5

2/3 match predictions correct
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