NRL | Round 23

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CBY
Bulldogs
VS
NZL
Warriors
ACCOR STADIUM, SYDNEY • SATURDAY 9 AUG, 7:35 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Bulldogs to win at 70% probability. The predicted margin of 6.0 was reasonable against the actual 18-point result. 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

Adam Gee officiated this match (295 career games). The 46-point combined total was right in line with Adam Gee's career average of 43. 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%)
BUL32
99%80'1%
14WAR
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Warriors momentumMomentum -20Bulldogs momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
87% none
BUL 5%No try 87%WAR 8%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

70%BulldogsFavourite

Bulldogs

70%

Warriors

30%

AI Match Overview

Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 70%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Warriors. The model sees Bulldogs ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Halves Control and Recent Win Rate. Bulldogs carry a 61-point ELO rating advantage (1554 vs 1493). Recent form favours Bulldogs with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Warriors. The margin model predicts Bulldogs by 6.0 points with a combined total of 39.

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 @1.30

Winner ✓

Edge

-1.5%

Line / Spread

Bulldogs -8.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-1.5%

Total Points

Under 41.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+4.9%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Bulldogs
W
W
W
L
L
21.2
Warriors
W
W
L
L
L
20.0

Avg Conceded

16.0

Bulldogs

19.8

Warriors

Avg Margin

5.2

Bulldogs

0.2

Warriors

Run Metres

1752

Bulldogs

1668

Warriors

Line Breaks

5.0

Bulldogs

4.8

Warriors

Referee Indicator

Balanced

Adam Gee

295 career games · since 2013

AI Analysis

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

Bulldogs
14W – 14L
50%
Warriors
15W – 17L
47%

Both sides have a similar record under Adam Gee, Bulldogs 14W–14L (50%) and Warriors 15W–17L (47%). 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
Warriors
+0.2

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 Warriors's +0.2. 69% of his 36 career sin bins go to away teams.

H2H History (Last 5)Warriors lead 3-2
Sep 2024CBY 34 - 18 NZL
Jul 2024CBY 13 - 12 NZL
May 2023CBY 12 - 24 NZL
Mar 2023CBY 14 - 16 NZL
Aug 2022CBY 18 - 42 NZL
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CBY
1554Overall1493
NZL
ELO difference: +61 in favour of Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1054Forwards1188
Best: 1214NZL +134Best: 1342
934Backs1023
Best: 1035NZL +89Best: 1178
1075Halves947
Best: 1075CBY +128Best: 947
705Hooker600
CBY +105

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CBY
Stat
NZL
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
21.2pts
Avg Score
20.0pts
16.0pts
Avg Conceded
19.8pts
5.2pts
Avg Margin
0.2pts
1752.2m
Run Metres
1667.6m
5.0
Line Breaks
4.8
349.4
Tackles
358.2
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%
Warriors
3
Backline Quality10.0%
Warriors
4
Halves Control9.0%
Bulldogs
5
Recent Win Rate9.0%
Bulldogs
6
Referee Tendency7.0%
Bulldogs
7
Venue Advantage7.0%
Bulldogs

Model Confidence

70%

Bulldogs predicted to win by 6 points

Predicted total: 39 · Line: +6.0

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