NRL | Round 25

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PAR
Eels
VS
SYD
Roosters
COMMBANK STADIUM, SYDNEY • SATURDAY 23 AUG, 7:35 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Eels defied the model's 54% prediction for Roosters, a notable result. The margin model missed here, predicting 2.3 but the actual margin was 20 points. Total score prediction of 43 was close to the actual 40, within 3 points. Eels led 14–4 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 20. A tough result for the model, all 3 picks missed on this one.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Wyatt Raymond officiated this match (46 career games). The combined score of 40 points was 10 points below Wyatt Raymond's career average of 50. Eels's victory aligns with Wyatt Raymond's historical trend, Eels have a 44% win rate under this referee. Eels's home victory fits Wyatt Raymond's profile, home teams win 61% of the time under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Eels firmly in control (99%)
EEL30
99%80'1%
10ROO
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Roosters momentumMomentum +20Eels momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
14%
72% none
14%
EEL 14%No try 72%ROO 14%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

54%RoostersFavourite

Eels

46%

Roosters

54%

AI Match Overview

Roosters hold the advantage at 54% win probability, though Eels are far from out of this at 46%. The model sees Roosters ahead on 4 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Halves Control. Roosters carry a 277-point ELO rating advantage (1634 vs 1356). Recent form favours Roosters with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Eels. The margin model predicts Roosters by 2.3 points with a combined total of 43.

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

Roosters to Win @1.32

Lost ✗

Edge

-21.6%

Line / Spread

Roosters +8.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

-21.6%

Total Points

Over 40.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+7.2%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Eels
W
W
L
L
L
16.6
Roosters
W
W
W
L
L
32.8

Avg Conceded

22.8

Eels

18.6

Roosters

Avg Margin

-6.2

Eels

14.2

Roosters

Run Metres

1531

Eels

1464

Roosters

Line Breaks

4.6

Eels

3.4

Roosters

Referee Indicator

Favours Eels

Wyatt Raymond

46 career games · since 2024

AI Analysis

Win rate when Wyatt Raymond refs each team (vs any opponent)

Eels
4W – 5L
44%
Roosters
1W – 2L
33%

Eels hold a 11-point edge: 4W–5L (44%) vs Roosters's 1W–2L (33%). Games average 49.9 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style. Home teams win 61% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg). Small sample (3 games for Roosters).

Avg Total

49.9 pts

Home Win %

61%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

9.7

Sin Bins / Gm

0.43

SB Away %

50%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams4.9
vs Away Teams4.9

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Eels
+1.2
Roosters
-1.3

Eels get a +1.2 penalty advantage under Wyatt Raymond vs Roosters's -1.3.

H2H History (Last 5)Roosters lead 4-1
Aug 2024PAR 14 - 38 SYD
Jun 2024PAR 18 - 28 SYD
Sep 2023PAR 12 - 34 SYD
Apr 2023PAR 20 - 28 SYD
Jun 2022PAR 26 - 16 SYD
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

PAR
1356Overall1634
SYD
ELO difference: -277 in favour of Roosters

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

978Forwards1050
Best: 1235SYD +71Best: 1283
1042Backs864
Best: 1137PAR +178Best: 1008
1069Halves1231
Best: 1069SYD +162Best: 1231
1083Hooker600
PAR +483

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

PAR
Stat
SYD
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
16.6pts
Avg Score
32.8pts
22.8pts
Avg Conceded
18.6pts
-6.2pts
Avg Margin
14.2pts
1530.8m
Run Metres
1464.2m
4.6
Line Breaks
3.4
359.2
Tackles
328.0
13.0
Errors
12.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

54%

Roosters predicted to win by 2 points

Predicted total: 43 · Line: -2.3

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