NRL | Round 23

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CAN
Raiders
VS
MAN
Sea Eagles
GIO STADIUM, CANBERRA • FRIDAY 8 AUG, 8:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Raiders to win at 75% probability. The predicted margin of 9.7 was reasonable against the actual 16-point result. Total score prediction of 44 was close to the actual 40, within 4 points. Raiders led 10–6 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 16. 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

Peter Gough officiated this match (183 career games). The combined score of 40 points was 4 points below Peter Gough's career average of 44. 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', Raiders firmly in control (99%)
RAI28
99%80'1%
12SEA
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Sea Eagles momentumMomentum +4Raiders momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
89% none
RAI 6%No try 89%SEA 5%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

75%RaidersFavourite

Raiders

75%

Sea Eagles

25%

AI Match Overview

Raiders are clear favourites here at 75%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Sea Eagles. The model sees Raiders ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Raiders carry a 201-point ELO rating advantage (1635 vs 1434). Recent form favours Raiders with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 3 for Sea Eagles. The margin model predicts Raiders by 9.7 points with a combined total of 44.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

3 ACTIVE EDGES

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

H2H Recommendation

Raiders to Win @1.42

Winner ✓

Edge

+4.4%

Line / Spread

Raiders -6.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+4.4%

Total Points

Under 46.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+6.1%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Raiders
W
W
W
W
L
29.2
Sea Eagles
W
W
W
L
L
16.8

Avg Conceded

18.8

Raiders

20.0

Sea Eagles

Avg Margin

10.4

Raiders

-3.2

Sea Eagles

Run Metres

1794

Raiders

1491

Sea Eagles

Line Breaks

6.2

Raiders

3.8

Sea Eagles

Referee Indicator

Balanced

Peter Gough

183 career games · since 2016

AI Analysis

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

Raiders
9W – 9L
50%
Sea Eagles
9W – 9L
50%

Both sides have a similar record under Peter Gough, Raiders 9W–9L (50%) and Sea Eagles 9W–9L (50%).

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

Raiders
+0.7
Sea Eagles
-1.3

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. Raiders get a +0.7 penalty advantage under Peter Gough vs Sea Eagles's -1.3.

H2H History (Last 5)Sea Eagles lead 3-2
Mar 2026CAN 29 - 28 MAN
Mar 2025CAN 12 - 40 MAN
Aug 2024CAN 24 - 46 MAN
May 2024CAN 26 - 24 MAN
May 2023CAN 14 - 42 MAN
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CAN
1635Overall1434
MAN
ELO difference: +201 in favour of Raiders

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1101Forwards1048
Best: 1256CAN +53Best: 1226
893Backs805
Best: 1035CAN +88Best: 928
1022Halves995
Best: 1022CAN +27Best: 995
1200Hooker955
CAN +245

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CAN
Stat
MAN
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
29.2pts
Avg Score
16.8pts
18.8pts
Avg Conceded
20.0pts
10.4pts
Avg Margin
-3.2pts
1793.6m
Run Metres
1490.8m
6.2
Line Breaks
3.8
344.6
Tackles
345.4
10.4
Errors
12.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

75%

Raiders predicted to win by 10 points

Predicted total: 44 · Line: +9.7

3/3 match predictions correct
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