NRL | Round 20

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CBY
Bulldogs
VS
SGI
Dragons
ACCOR STADIUM, SYDNEY • SATURDAY 19 JULY, 5:30 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Bulldogs to win at 76% probability. The predicted margin of 10.0 was reasonable against the actual 2-point result. Total score prediction of 40 was close to the actual 38, within 2 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

Adam Gee officiated this match (295 career games). The combined score of 38 points was 5 points below Adam Gee's career average of 43. Bulldogs's victory aligns with Adam Gee's historical trend, Bulldogs have a 50% win rate under this referee. Bulldogs's home victory fits Adam Gee's profile, home teams win 57% of the time under this referee. Adam Gee averaged 13.7 penalties per game heading in, a whistle-heavy referee profile. 69% of his career sin bins go against away teams, a statistically significant away-team bias.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Bulldogs firmly in control (99%)
BUL20
99%80'1%
18DRA
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Dragons momentumMomentum +21Bulldogs momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
95% none
BUL 3%No try 95%DRA 2%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

76%BulldogsFavourite

Bulldogs

76%

Dragons

24%

AI Match Overview

Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 76%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Dragons. The model sees Bulldogs ahead on 7 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Bulldogs carry a 177-point ELO rating advantage (1555 vs 1378). Recent form favours Bulldogs with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Dragons. The margin model predicts Bulldogs by 10.0 points with a combined total of 40.

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 @1.32

Winner ✓

Edge

-4.8%

Line / Spread

Bulldogs -8.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-4.8%

Total Points

Under 44.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+11.5%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Bulldogs
W
W
W
L
L
18.0
Dragons
W
L
L
L
L
21.2

Avg Conceded

13.6

Bulldogs

33.0

Dragons

Avg Margin

4.4

Bulldogs

-11.8

Dragons

Run Metres

1911

Bulldogs

1561

Dragons

Line Breaks

3.8

Bulldogs

3.8

Dragons

Referee Indicator

Favours Bulldogs

Adam Gee

295 career games · since 2013

AI Analysis

Win rate when Adam Gee refs each team (vs any opponent)

Bulldogs
14W – 14L
50%
Dragons
10W – 24L
29%

When Adam Gee officiates, Bulldogs have won 14 of 28 games (50%), significantly stronger than Dragons's 10 from 34 (29%). Home teams win 57% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg).

Avg Total

42.8 pts

Home Win %

57%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

13.7

Sin Bins / Gm

0.24

SB Away %

69%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams6.3
vs Away Teams7.4

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Bulldogs
+1.7
Dragons
+1.0

Adam Gee averages 13.7 penalties per game, above the league norm. Expect frequent stoppages. Penalises away teams more, 6.3 against home vs 7.4 against away. Bulldogs get a +1.7 penalty advantage under Adam Gee vs Dragons's +1.0. 69% of his 36 career sin bins go to away teams.

H2H History (Last 5)Bulldogs lead 5-0
Mar 2026CBY 15 - 14 SGI
Mar 2025CBY 28 - 20 SGI
Aug 2024CBY 28 - 10 SGI
May 2024CBY 44 - 12 SGI
May 2023CBY 18 - 16 SGI
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CBY
1555Overall1378
SGI
ELO difference: +177 in favour of Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1064Forwards1057
Best: 1265EvenBest: 1299
1045Backs924
Best: 1085CBY +121Best: 999
1211Halves928
Best: 1211CBY +283Best: 928
1097Hooker1024
CBY +73

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CBY
Stat
SGI
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
1.0
18.0pts
Avg Score
21.2pts
13.6pts
Avg Conceded
33.0pts
4.4pts
Avg Margin
-11.8pts
1911.0m
Run Metres
1560.8m
3.8
Line Breaks
3.8
357.4
Tackles
362.2
11.6
Errors
9.8

🔑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%
Bulldogs
5
Recent Win Rate9.0%
Bulldogs
6
Referee Tendency7.0%
Bulldogs
7
Venue Advantage7.0%
Bulldogs

Model Confidence

76%

Bulldogs predicted to win by 10 points

Predicted total: 40 · Line: +10.0

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