NRL | Round 21

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BRI
Broncos
VS
PAR
Eels
SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE • FRIDAY 25 JULY, 8:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Eels defied the model's 74% prediction for Broncos, a notable upset. The predicted margin of 9.5 was reasonable against the actual 2-point result. Total score prediction of 41 was close to the actual 42, within 1 points. Eels trailed 14–12 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 20–22. The model went 1/3 on this match. The under 50.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Todd Smith officiated this match (105 career games). The combined score of 42 points was 4 points below Todd Smith's career average of 46.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Eels firmly in control (99%)
BRO20
1%80'99%
22EEL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Eels momentumMomentum +4Broncos momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
89% none
BRO 7%No try 89%EEL 4%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

74%BroncosFavourite

Broncos

74%

Eels

26%

AI Match Overview

Broncos are clear favourites here at 74%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Eels. The model sees Broncos ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Broncos carry a 195-point ELO rating advantage (1534 vs 1339). Recent form favours Broncos with 5 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Eels. The margin model predicts Broncos by 9.5 points with a combined total of 41.

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

Broncos to Win @1.20

Lost ✗

Edge

-11.0%

Line / Spread

Broncos -13.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

-11.0%

Total Points

Under 50.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+24.9%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Broncos
W
W
W
W
W
30.4
Eels
W
L
L
L
L
18.8

Avg Conceded

17.2

Broncos

31.2

Eels

Avg Margin

13.2

Broncos

-12.4

Eels

Run Metres

1669

Broncos

1595

Eels

Line Breaks

7.4

Broncos

4.4

Eels

Referee Indicator

Balanced

Todd Smith

105 career games · since 2019

AI Analysis

Win rate when Todd Smith refs each team (vs any opponent)

Broncos
9W – 6L
60%
Eels
9W – 7L
56%

Both sides have a similar record under Todd Smith, Broncos 9W–6L (60%) and Eels 9W–7L (56%). Games average 46.1 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style.

Avg Total

46.1 pts

Home Win %

53%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

10.7

Sin Bins / Gm

0.50

SB Away %

52%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams5.3
vs Away Teams5.4

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Broncos
-0.5
Eels
-0.5
H2H History (Last 5)Broncos lead 4-1
Mar 2026BRI 32 - 40 PAR
Sep 2024BRI 30 - 24 PAR
May 2024BRI 30 - 14 PAR
Aug 2023BRI 54 - 10 PAR
Apr 2023BRI 26 - 16 PAR
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

BRI
1534Overall1339
PAR
ELO difference: +195 in favour of Broncos

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1181Forwards1093
Best: 1348BRI +88Best: 1227
999Backs971
Best: 1177BRI +29Best: 1142
1018Halves1346
Best: 1018PAR +328Best: 1346
776Hooker988
PAR +212

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

BRI
Stat
PAR
5.0
Wins (Last 5)
1.0
30.4pts
Avg Score
18.8pts
17.2pts
Avg Conceded
31.2pts
13.2pts
Avg Margin
-12.4pts
1669.0m
Run Metres
1594.6m
7.4
Line Breaks
4.4
328.6
Tackles
380.6
12.0
Errors
15.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

74%

Broncos predicted to win by 10 points

Predicted total: 41 · Line: +9.5

1/3 match predictions correct
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