NRL | Round 24

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CRO
Sharks
VS
GLD
Titans
SHARKS STADIUM, SYDNEY • SATURDAY 16 AUG, 3:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Sharks to win at 71% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 5.8 but the actual margin was 32 points. The game's 76 points came in 33 points higher than the predicted 44. Sharks led 28–10 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 32. 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

Peter Gough officiated this match (183 career games). The combined score of 76 points was 32 points above Peter Gough's career average of 44. Sharks's victory aligns with Peter Gough's historical trend, Sharks have a 72% win rate under this referee. 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', Sharks firmly in control (99%)
SHA54
99%80'1%
22TIT
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Titans momentumMomentum -21Sharks momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
14%
77% none
SHA 14%No try 77%TIT 9%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

71%SharksFavourite

Sharks

71%

Titans

29%

AI Match Overview

Sharks are clear favourites here at 71%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Titans. Both sides are evenly matched across the key prediction factors, which explains the tight margin between them. Sharks carry a 262-point ELO rating advantage (1534 vs 1273). Recent form favours Sharks with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Titans. The margin model predicts Sharks by 5.8 points with a combined total of 44.

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 @1.30

Winner ✓

Edge

-2.7%

Line / Spread

Sharks -11.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-2.7%

Total Points

Under 50.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+19.4%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Sharks
W
W
W
W
L
23.0
Titans
W
L
L
L
L
20.4

Avg Conceded

15.2

Sharks

22.6

Titans

Avg Margin

7.8

Sharks

-2.2

Titans

Run Metres

1793

Sharks

1689

Titans

Line Breaks

4.6

Sharks

4.8

Titans

Referee Indicator

Favours Sharks

Peter Gough

183 career games · since 2016

AI Analysis

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

Sharks
13W – 5L
72%
Titans
7W – 17L
29%

When Peter Gough officiates, Sharks have won 13 of 18 games (72%), significantly stronger than Titans's 7 from 24 (29%).

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

Sharks
-0.7
Titans
+1.0

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. Titans get a +1.0 penalty advantage under Peter Gough vs Sharks's -0.7.

H2H History (Last 5)Sharks lead 4-1
Mar 2026CRO 50 - 10 GLD
Aug 2024CRO 44 - 0 GLD
Jul 2024CRO 16 - 20 GLD
Aug 2023CRO 36 - 6 GLD
Jun 2022CRO 18 - 10 GLD
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CRO
1534Overall1273
GLD
ELO difference: +262 in favour of Sharks

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

959Forwards1067
Best: 1258GLD +108Best: 1310
932Backs1064
Best: 1042GLD +132Best: 1197
1070Halves1094
Best: 1070GLD +23Best: 1094
1172Hooker1200
GLD +28

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CRO
Stat
GLD
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
1.0
23.0pts
Avg Score
20.4pts
15.2pts
Avg Conceded
22.6pts
7.8pts
Avg Margin
-2.2pts
1793.2m
Run Metres
1688.6m
4.6
Line Breaks
4.8
353.0
Tackles
346.0
12.2
Errors
10.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

71%

Sharks predicted to win by 6 points

Predicted total: 44 · Line: +5.8

2/3 match predictions correct
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