NRL | Round 2

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NQL
Cowboys
VS
CRO
Sharks
QUEENSLAND COUNTRY BANK STADIUM, TOWNSVILLE • SATURDAY 15 MAR, 5:30 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Sharks to win at 71% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 3.8 but the actual margin was 24 points. Total score prediction of 45 was close to the actual 48, within 3 points. Sharks led 6–16 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 24. 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

Liam Kennedy officiated this match (65 career games). The 48-point combined total was right in line with Liam Kennedy's career average of 47. Sharks's victory aligns with Liam Kennedy's historical trend, Sharks have a 75% win rate under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Sharks firmly in control (99%)
COW12
1%80'99%
36SHA
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Sharks momentumMomentum -20Cowboys momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
90% none
COW 4%No try 90%SHA 6%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

71%SharksFavourite

Cowboys

29%

Sharks

71%

AI Match Overview

Sharks are clear favourites here at 71%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Cowboys. Both sides are evenly matched across the key prediction factors, which explains the tight margin between them. Recent form favours Cowboys with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Sharks. The margin model predicts Sharks by 3.8 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

Sharks to Win @1.48

Winner ✓

Edge

-2.8%

Line / Spread

Sharks +6.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-2.8%

Total Points

Under 50.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+14.7%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Cowboys
W
W
W
L
L
28.0
Sharks
W
W
L
L
L
20.8

Avg Conceded

24.0

Cowboys

25.8

Sharks

Avg Margin

4.0

Cowboys

-5.0

Sharks

Run Metres

1778

Cowboys

1653

Sharks

Line Breaks

5.4

Cowboys

5.2

Sharks

Referee Indicator

Favours Sharks

Liam Kennedy

65 career games · since 2018

AI Analysis

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

Cowboys
3W – 8L
27%
Sharks
3W – 1L
75%

When Liam Kennedy officiates, Sharks have won 3 of 4 games (75%), significantly stronger than Cowboys's 3 from 11 (27%). Games average 46.6 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style. Small sample (4 games for Sharks).

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

Cowboys
-0.7
Sharks
+1.5

Penalises away teams more, 5.2 against home vs 5.9 against away. Sharks get a +1.5 penalty advantage under Liam Kennedy vs Cowboys's -0.7.

H2H History (Last 5)Sharks lead 3-2
Apr 2026NQL 46 - 34 CRO
Aug 2025NQL 12 - 32 CRO
Oct 2024NQL 18 - 26 CRO
Aug 2024NQL 30 - 22 CRO
Apr 2024NQL 6 - 42 CRO
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

NQL
1513Overall1532
CRO
ELO difference: -19 in favour of Sharks

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1075Forwards1038
Best: 1230NQL +38Best: 1304
930Backs958
Best: 1150CRO +28Best: 1106
1004Halves1171
Best: 1004CRO +167Best: 1171
894Hooker1136
CRO +242

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

NQL
Stat
CRO
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
28.0pts
Avg Score
20.8pts
24.0pts
Avg Conceded
25.8pts
4.0pts
Avg Margin
-5.0pts
1778.2m
Run Metres
1653.0m
5.4
Line Breaks
5.2
333.8
Tackles
375.0
11.6
Errors
12.6

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

71%

Sharks predicted to win by 4 points

Predicted total: 45 · Line: -3.8

3/3 match predictions correct
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