NRL | Round 24

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NZL
Warriors
VS
SGI
Dragons
GO MEDIA STADIUM, AUCKLAND • FRIDAY 15 AUG, 6:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Warriors to win at 64% probability. The margin model was sharp, predicting Warriors by 6.6 vs the actual margin of 4 points. The game's 24 points came in 16 points lower than the predicted 40. Warriors trailed 4–10 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 14–10. 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

Todd Smith officiated this match (105 career games). The combined score of 24 points was 22 points below Todd Smith's career average of 46. Warriors's victory aligns with Todd Smith's historical trend, Warriors have a 42% win rate under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Warriors firmly in control (99%)
WAR14
99%80'1%
10DRA
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Dragons momentumMomentum +11Warriors momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
85% none
WAR 8%No try 85%DRA 7%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

64%WarriorsFavourite

Warriors

64%

Dragons

36%

AI Match Overview

Warriors hold the advantage at 64% win probability, though Dragons are far from out of this at 36%. Dragons are stronger on paper across 3 of 7 key factors, including Forward Pack, Backline Quality and Halves Control, but Warriors counter with ELO Difference which tips the scales. Warriors carry a 41-point ELO rating advantage (1464 vs 1423). The margin model predicts Warriors by 6.6 points with a combined total of 40.

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

Warriors to Win @1.53

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.1%

Line / Spread

Warriors -4.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.1%

Total Points

Under 44.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+11.1%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Warriors
W
W
L
L
L
20.4
Dragons
W
W
L
L
L
22.8

Avg Conceded

21.0

Warriors

23.0

Dragons

Avg Margin

-0.6

Warriors

-0.2

Dragons

Run Metres

1592

Warriors

1675

Dragons

Line Breaks

4.0

Warriors

4.4

Dragons

Referee Indicator

Favours Warriors

Todd Smith

105 career games · since 2019

AI Analysis

Win rate when Todd Smith refs each team (vs any opponent)

Warriors
5W – 7L
42%
Dragons
2W – 11L
15%

When Todd Smith officiates, Warriors have won 5 of 12 games (42%), significantly stronger than Dragons's 2 from 13 (15%). Games average 46.1 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style.

Avg Total

46.1 pts

Home Win %

53%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

10.7

Sin Bins / Gm

0.50

SB Away %

52%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams5.3
vs Away Teams5.4

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Warriors
+0.8
Dragons
-0.4

Warriors get a +0.8 penalty advantage under Todd Smith vs Dragons's -0.4.

H2H History (Last 5)Warriors lead 3-2
May 2025NZL 15 - 14 SGI
Apr 2024NZL 12 - 30 SGI
Sep 2023NZL 18 - 6 SGI
Jul 2023NZL 48 - 18 SGI
May 2022NZL 18 - 24 SGI
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

NZL
1464Overall1423
SGI
ELO difference: +41 in favour of Warriors

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1050Forwards1072
Best: 1210SGI +23Best: 1305
787Backs1001
Best: 912SGI +213Best: 1194
1037Halves1211
Best: 1037SGI +174Best: 1211
606Hooker1046
SGI +439

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

NZL
Stat
SGI
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
20.4pts
Avg Score
22.8pts
21.0pts
Avg Conceded
23.0pts
-0.6pts
Avg Margin
-0.2pts
1592.2m
Run Metres
1675.4m
4.0
Line Breaks
4.4
345.8
Tackles
323.0
9.2
Errors
7.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

64%

Warriors predicted to win by 7 points

Predicted total: 40 · Line: +6.6

3/3 match predictions correct
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