NRL | Round 22

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NZL
Warriors
VS
DOL
Dolphins
GO MEDIA STADIUM, AUCKLAND • FRIDAY 1 AUG, 6:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Dolphins to win at 63% probability. The predicted margin of 6.5 was reasonable against the actual 2-point result. 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

Ashley Klein officiated this match (386 career games). The combined score of 38 points was 6 points below Ashley Klein's career average of 44. Despite Ashley Klein's 60% career home-team win rate, the away side Dolphins prevailed.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Dolphins firmly in control (99%)
WAR18
1%80'99%
20DOL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Dolphins momentumMomentum -14Warriors momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
91% none
WAR 5%No try 91%DOL 4%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

63%DolphinsFavourite

Warriors

37%

Dolphins

63%

AI Match Overview

Dolphins hold the advantage at 63% win probability, though Warriors 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 Backline Quality. Dolphins carry a 58-point ELO rating advantage (1570 vs 1512). Recent form favours Dolphins with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Warriors. The margin model predicts Dolphins by 6.5 points with a combined total of 44.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

Each market is predicted by an independent model, H2H, margin, and totals may occasionally disagree.

H2H Recommendation

Dolphins to Win @2.10

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.5%

Line / Spread

Dolphins -2.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.5%

Total Points

Under 45.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+1.4%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Warriors
W
W
L
L
L
20.0
Dolphins
W
W
W
L
L
36.6

Avg Conceded

21.4

Warriors

21.2

Dolphins

Avg Margin

-1.4

Warriors

15.4

Dolphins

Run Metres

1580

Warriors

1950

Dolphins

Line Breaks

4.6

Warriors

7.4

Dolphins

Referee Indicator

Balanced

Ashley Klein

386 career games · since 2010

AI Analysis

Win rate when Ashley Klein refs each team (vs any opponent)

Warriors
13W – 22L
37%
Dolphins
3W – 5L
38%

Both sides have a similar record under Ashley Klein, Warriors 13W–22L (37%) and Dolphins 3W–5L (38%). Home teams win 60% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg).

Avg Total

43.6 pts

Home Win %

60%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

8.9

Sin Bins / Gm

0.16

SB Away %

42%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams4.3
vs Away Teams4.6

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Warriors
-0.3
Dolphins
+0.0

Ashley Klein averages just 8.9 penalties per game, well below average. He lets the game flow.

H2H History (Last 5)Warriors lead 3-2
Apr 2026NZL 20 - 18 DOL
May 2025NZL 16 - 12 DOL
Aug 2024NZL 32 - 34 DOL
May 2024NZL 24 - 20 DOL
Sep 2023NZL 10 - 34 DOL
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Dolphins hold the ELO advantage (1570 vs 1512), but the market favours Warriors (@1.91).

The model sides with ELO, Dolphins predicted to win despite longer odds.

📊Team ELO Ratings

NZL
1512Overall1570
DOL
ELO difference: -58 in favour of Dolphins

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

972Forwards1121
Best: 1254DOL +149Best: 1310
985Backs1166
Best: 1103DOL +180Best: 1196
1332Halves1315
Best: 1332NZL +16Best: 1315
1200Hooker958
NZL +242

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

NZL
Stat
DOL
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
20.0pts
Avg Score
36.6pts
21.4pts
Avg Conceded
21.2pts
-1.4pts
Avg Margin
15.4pts
1579.6m
Run Metres
1950.4m
4.6
Line Breaks
7.4
370.0
Tackles
342.4
9.8
Errors
9.6

🔑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%
Dolphins
4
Halves Control9.0%
Dolphins
5
Recent Win Rate9.0%
Dolphins
6
Referee Tendency7.0%
Warriors
7
Venue Advantage7.0%

Model Confidence

63%

Dolphins predicted to win by 6 points

Predicted total: 44 · Line: -6.5

3/3 match predictions correct
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