NRL | Round 20

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DOL
Dolphins
VS
NQL
Cowboys
SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE • THURSDAY 17 JULY, 7:50 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Dolphins to win at 63% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 5.5 but the actual margin was 19 points. The game's 67 points came in 24 points higher than the predicted 43. 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 combined score of 67 points was 23 points above Peter Gough's career average of 44. Dolphins bucked the trend, Cowboys historically win 65% of games under Peter Gough, but couldn't convert that edge today. 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', Dolphins firmly in control (99%)
DOL43
99%80'1%
24COW
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Cowboys momentumMomentum +26Dolphins momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
94% none
DOL 3%No try 94%COW 3%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

63%DolphinsFavourite

Dolphins

63%

Cowboys

37%

AI Match Overview

Dolphins hold the advantage at 63% win probability, though Cowboys are far from out of this at 37%. The model sees Dolphins ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Halves Control. Dolphins carry a 162-point ELO rating advantage (1551 vs 1389). Recent form favours Dolphins with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Cowboys. The margin model predicts Dolphins by 5.5 points with a combined total of 43.

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

Dolphins to Win @1.53

Winner ✓

Edge

-5.5%

Line / Spread

Dolphins -5.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-5.5%

Total Points

Under 49.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+16.9%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Dolphins
W
W
W
L
L
39.2
Cowboys
W
L
L
L
L
14.0

Avg Conceded

17.6

Dolphins

32.4

Cowboys

Avg Margin

21.6

Dolphins

-18.4

Cowboys

Run Metres

2012

Dolphins

1598

Cowboys

Line Breaks

7.0

Dolphins

4.2

Cowboys

Referee Indicator

Favours Cowboys

Peter Gough

183 career games · since 2016

AI Analysis

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

Dolphins
2W – 7L
22%
Cowboys
17W – 9L
65%

When Peter Gough officiates, Cowboys have won 17 of 26 games (65%), significantly stronger than Dolphins's 2 from 9 (22%).

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

Dolphins
+0.3
Cowboys
-0.5

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. Dolphins get a +0.3 penalty advantage under Peter Gough vs Cowboys's -0.5.

H2H History (Last 5)Dolphins lead 3-2
Jun 2025DOL 58 - 4 NQL
May 2024DOL 28 - 26 NQL
Mar 2024DOL 18 - 43 NQL
Sep 2023DOL 10 - 34 NQL
Apr 2023DOL 32 - 22 NQL
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

DOL
1551Overall1389
NQL
ELO difference: +162 in favour of Dolphins

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1001Forwards986
Best: 1200DOL +15Best: 1253
1093Backs1113
Best: 1221NQL +20Best: 1160
1283Halves1185
Best: 1283DOL +98Best: 1185
1200Hooker964
DOL +236

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

DOL
Stat
NQL
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
1.0
39.2pts
Avg Score
14.0pts
17.6pts
Avg Conceded
32.4pts
21.6pts
Avg Margin
-18.4pts
2011.8m
Run Metres
1598.0m
7.0
Line Breaks
4.2
326.2
Tackles
364.0
9.0
Errors
14.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

63%

Dolphins predicted to win by 6 points

Predicted total: 43 · Line: +5.5

2/3 match predictions correct
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