NRL | Round 22

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CRO
Sharks
VS
NQL
Cowboys
SHARKS STADIUM, SYDNEY • SUNDAY 3 AUG, 4:05 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Sharks to win at 72% probability. The predicted margin of 8.2 was reasonable against the actual 20-point result. Total score prediction of 42 was close to the actual 44, 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 44-point combined total was right in line with Adam Gee's career average of 43. Sharks's victory aligns with Adam Gee's historical trend, Sharks have a 71% win rate under this referee. Sharks'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', Sharks firmly in control (99%)
SHA32
99%80'1%
12COW
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Cowboys momentumMomentum -18Sharks momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
87% none
SHA 7%No try 87%COW 6%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

72%SharksFavourite

Sharks

72%

Cowboys

28%

AI Match Overview

Sharks are clear favourites here at 72%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Cowboys. The model sees Sharks ahead on 6 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Backline Quality and Halves Control. Sharks carry a 162-point ELO rating advantage (1554 vs 1393). Recent form favours Sharks with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Cowboys. The margin model predicts Sharks by 8.2 points with a combined total of 42.

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 @1.38

Winner ✓

Edge

-1.8%

Line / Spread

Sharks -7.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-1.8%

Total Points

Under 45.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+10.4%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Sharks
W
W
W
L
L
20.6
Cowboys
W
W
L
L
L
24.0

Avg Conceded

21.2

Sharks

27.4

Cowboys

Avg Margin

-0.6

Sharks

-3.4

Cowboys

Run Metres

1721

Sharks

1716

Cowboys

Line Breaks

4.8

Sharks

5.8

Cowboys

Referee Indicator

Favours Sharks

Adam Gee

295 career games · since 2013

AI Analysis

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

Sharks
30W – 12L
71%
Cowboys
21W – 19L
53%

When Adam Gee officiates, Sharks have won 30 of 42 games (71%), significantly stronger than Cowboys's 21 from 40 (53%). 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

Sharks
+0.8
Cowboys
+0.9

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. 69% of his 36 career sin bins go to away teams.

H2H History (Last 5)Sharks lead 3-2
Apr 2026CRO 34 - 46 NQL
Mar 2025CRO 36 - 12 NQL
Oct 2024CRO 26 - 18 NQL
Aug 2024CRO 22 - 30 NQL
Apr 2024CRO 42 - 6 NQL
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CRO
1554Overall1393
NQL
ELO difference: +162 in favour of Sharks

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1029Forwards1038
Best: 1270EvenBest: 1265
1095Backs1055
Best: 1191CRO +40Best: 1122
1173Halves1196
Best: 1173NQL +22Best: 1196
1166Hooker1038
CRO +128

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CRO
Stat
NQL
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
20.6pts
Avg Score
24.0pts
21.2pts
Avg Conceded
27.4pts
-0.6pts
Avg Margin
-3.4pts
1721.0m
Run Metres
1716.4m
4.8
Line Breaks
5.8
343.2
Tackles
358.6
11.4
Errors
14.6

🔑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%
Sharks
6
Referee Tendency7.0%
Sharks
7
Venue Advantage7.0%
Sharks

Model Confidence

72%

Sharks predicted to win by 8 points

Predicted total: 42 · Line: +8.2

3/3 match predictions correct
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