NRL | Round 26

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NZL
Warriors
VS
PAR
Eels
GO MEDIA STADIUM, AUCKLAND • FRIDAY 29 AUG, 6:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Eels defied the model's 68% prediction for Warriors, a notable upset. The predicted margin of 5.6 was reasonable against the actual 4-point result. 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

Peter Gough officiated this match (183 career games). The 48-point combined total was right in line with Peter Gough's career average of 44. Eels bucked the trend, Warriors historically win 52% of games under Peter Gough, but couldn't convert that edge today. 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', Eels firmly in control (99%)
WAR22
1%80'99%
26EEL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Eels momentumMomentum +3Warriors momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
85% none
WAR 8%No try 85%EEL 7%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

68%WarriorsFavourite

Warriors

68%

Eels

32%

AI Match Overview

Warriors are clear favourites here at 68%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Eels. The model sees Warriors ahead on 3 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Halves Control. Warriors carry a 82-point ELO rating advantage (1497 vs 1415). Recent form favours Eels with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Warriors. The margin model predicts Warriors by 5.6 points with a combined total of 42.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

2 ACTIVE EDGES

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

H2H Recommendation

Warriors to Win @1.56

Lost ✗

Edge

+3.8%

Line / Spread

Warriors -4.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+3.8%

Total Points

Under 42.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

-0.1%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Warriors
W
W
L
L
L
18.8
Eels
W
W
W
L
L
19.4

Avg Conceded

20.8

Warriors

16.8

Eels

Avg Margin

-2.0

Warriors

2.6

Eels

Run Metres

1640

Warriors

1524

Eels

Line Breaks

2.8

Warriors

4.0

Eels

Referee Indicator

Favours Warriors

Peter Gough

183 career games · since 2016

AI Analysis

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

Warriors
12W – 11L
52%
Eels
10W – 20L
33%

When Peter Gough officiates, Warriors have won 12 of 23 games (52%), significantly stronger than Eels's 10 from 30 (33%).

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

Warriors
+0.1
Eels
-0.3

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.

H2H History (Last 5)Eels lead 3-2
May 2026NZL 36 - 14 PAR
Aug 2024NZL 20 - 30 PAR
Jul 2023NZL 46 - 10 PAR
Jul 2022NZL 18 - 28 PAR
May 2021NZL 18 - 34 PAR
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

NZL
1497Overall1415
PAR
ELO difference: +82 in favour of Warriors

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1086Forwards1003
Best: 1291NZL +83Best: 1240
956Backs963
Best: 1118EvenBest: 1036
1180Halves1102
Best: 1180NZL +78Best: 1102
1022Hooker1065
PAR +43

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

NZL
Stat
PAR
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
18.8pts
Avg Score
19.4pts
20.8pts
Avg Conceded
16.8pts
-2.0pts
Avg Margin
2.6pts
1640.0m
Run Metres
1523.8m
2.8
Line Breaks
4.0
350.4
Tackles
336.2
9.0
Errors
12.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

68%

Warriors predicted to win by 6 points

Predicted total: 42 · Line: +5.6

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