NRL | Round 26

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CBY
Bulldogs
VS
PEN
Panthers
ACCOR STADIUM, SYDNEY • THURSDAY 28 AUG, 7:50 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Bulldogs to win at 74% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 11.5 but the actual margin was 24 points. The game's 32 points came in 15 points lower than the predicted 47. Bulldogs led 10–0 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 24. 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

Wyatt Raymond officiated this match (46 career games). The combined score of 32 points was 18 points below Wyatt Raymond's career average of 50. Bulldogs bucked the trend, Panthers historically win 75% of games under Wyatt Raymond, but couldn't convert that edge today. Bulldogs'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', Bulldogs firmly in control (99%)
BUL28
99%80'1%
4PAN
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Panthers momentumMomentum +11Bulldogs momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
83% none
BUL 10%No try 83%PAN 7%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

74%BulldogsFavourite

Bulldogs

74%

Panthers

26%

AI Match Overview

Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 74%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Panthers. The model sees Bulldogs ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including Forward Pack, Backline Quality and Halves Control. Panthers carry a 63-point ELO rating advantage (1597 vs 1534). Recent form favours Panthers with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Bulldogs. The margin model predicts Bulldogs by 11.5 points with a combined total of 47.

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 @2.40

Winner ✓

Edge

-18.1%

Line / Spread

Bulldogs +4.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-18.1%

Total Points

Over 32.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+35.1%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Bulldogs
W
W
L
L
L
22.8
Panthers
W
W
W
L
L
29.6

Avg Conceded

19.6

Bulldogs

16.4

Panthers

Avg Margin

3.2

Bulldogs

13.2

Panthers

Run Metres

1509

Bulldogs

1965

Panthers

Line Breaks

6.6

Bulldogs

5.8

Panthers

Referee Indicator

Favours Panthers

Wyatt Raymond

46 career games · since 2024

AI Analysis

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

Bulldogs
4W – 3L
57%
Panthers
3W – 1L
75%

When Wyatt Raymond officiates, Panthers have won 3 of 4 games (75%), significantly stronger than Bulldogs's 4 from 7 (57%). 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 (4 games for Panthers).

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

Bulldogs
-1.9
Panthers
+0.5

Panthers get a +0.5 penalty advantage under Wyatt Raymond vs Bulldogs's -1.9.

H2H History (Last 5)Panthers lead 4-1
Apr 2026CBY 32 - 16 PEN
Oct 2025CBY 26 - 46 PEN
Jul 2025CBY 6 - 8 PEN
May 2024CBY 10 - 16 PEN
Aug 2023CBY 18 - 44 PEN
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CBY
1534Overall1597
PEN
ELO difference: -63 in favour of Panthers

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

976Forwards858
Best: 1187CBY +117Best: 1043
966Backs929
Best: 1071CBY +37Best: 1016
1177Halves627
Best: 1177CBY +550Best: 627
1012Hooker626
CBY +386

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CBY
Stat
PEN
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
22.8pts
Avg Score
29.6pts
19.6pts
Avg Conceded
16.4pts
3.2pts
Avg Margin
13.2pts
1508.8m
Run Metres
1965.2m
6.6
Line Breaks
5.8
333.4
Tackles
393.0
10.6
Errors
9.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

74%

Bulldogs predicted to win by 12 points

Predicted total: 47 · Line: +11.5

2/3 match predictions correct
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