NRL | Round 27

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SGI
Dragons
VS
PEN
Panthers
WIN STADIUM, WOLLONGONG • SATURDAY 6 SEPT, 3:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Panthers to win at 64% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 7.5 but the actual margin was 20 points. 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 60 points was 16 points above Peter Gough's career average of 44. Panthers's victory aligns with Peter Gough's historical trend, Panthers have a 70% 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', Panthers firmly in control (99%)
DRA20
1%80'99%
40PAN
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Panthers momentumMomentum -12Dragons momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
90% none
DRA 4%No try 90%PAN 6%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

64%PanthersFavourite

Dragons

36%

Panthers

64%

AI Match Overview

Panthers 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 Backline Quality, Halves Control and Venue Advantage, but Panthers counter with ELO Difference and Forward Pack which tips the scales. Panthers carry a 236-point ELO rating advantage (1551 vs 1315). The margin model predicts Panthers by 7.5 points with a combined total of 48.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

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

H2H Recommendation

Panthers to Win @1.35

Winner ✓

Edge

-23.8%

Line / Spread

Panthers +8.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-23.8%

Total Points

Under 49.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.4%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Dragons
W
W
L
L
L
14.8
Panthers
W
W
L
L
L
23.2

Avg Conceded

24.0

Dragons

21.6

Panthers

Avg Margin

-9.2

Dragons

1.6

Panthers

Run Metres

1636

Dragons

1760

Panthers

Line Breaks

3.2

Dragons

5.2

Panthers

Referee Indicator

Favours Panthers

Peter Gough

183 career games · since 2016

AI Analysis

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

Dragons
14W – 13L
52%
Panthers
14W – 6L
70%

When Peter Gough officiates, Panthers have won 14 of 20 games (70%), significantly stronger than Dragons's 14 from 27 (52%).

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

Dragons
+0.8
Panthers
-0.7

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. Dragons get a +0.8 penalty advantage under Peter Gough vs Panthers's -0.7.

H2H History (Last 5)Panthers lead 4-1
May 2026SGI 6 - 28 PEN
Aug 2024SGI 10 - 46 PEN
Jun 2024SGI 22 - 10 PEN
Jun 2023SGI 18 - 26 PEN
Mar 2022SGI 16 - 20 PEN
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

SGI
1315Overall1551
PEN
ELO difference: -236 in favour of Panthers

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1091Forwards1193
Best: 1214PEN +102Best: 1243
972Backs961
Best: 1071SGI +11Best: 1094
1248Halves1154
Best: 1248SGI +94Best: 1154
1200Hooker1031
SGI +169

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

SGI
Stat
PEN
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
14.8pts
Avg Score
23.2pts
24.0pts
Avg Conceded
21.6pts
-9.2pts
Avg Margin
1.6pts
1635.6m
Run Metres
1759.8m
3.2
Line Breaks
5.2
376.8
Tackles
402.2
9.2
Errors
11.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

64%

Panthers predicted to win by 7 points

Predicted total: 48 · Line: -7.5

2/3 match predictions correct
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