NRL | Round 3

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CRO
Sharks
VS
SOU
Rabbitohs
SHARKS STADIUM, SYDNEY • SATURDAY 22 MAR, 3:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Sharks to win at 74% probability. The margin model was sharp, predicting Sharks by 13.7 vs the actual margin of 15 points. Total score prediction of 42 was close to the actual 39, within 3 points. 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

Gerard Sutton officiated this match (367 career games). The 39-point combined total was right in line with Gerard Sutton's career average of 42. Sharks's home victory fits Gerard Sutton's profile, home teams win 56% of the time under this referee. 61% of his career sin bins go against away teams, a statistically significant away-team bias.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Sharks firmly in control (99%)
SHA27
99%80'1%
12RAB
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Rabbitohs momentumMomentum -18Sharks momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
84% none
SHA 8%No try 84%RAB 8%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

74%SharksFavourite

Sharks

74%

Rabbitohs

26%

AI Match Overview

Sharks are clear favourites here at 74%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Rabbitohs. The model sees Sharks ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Sharks carry a 141-point ELO rating advantage (1569 vs 1428). The margin model predicts Sharks by 13.7 points with a combined total of 42.

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

Sharks to Win @1.18

Winner ✓

Edge

-12.0%

Line / Spread

Sharks -14.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-12.0%

Total Points

Under 54.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+31.5%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Sharks
W
W
L
L
L
20.0
Rabbitohs
W
W
L
L
L
19.4

Avg Conceded

24.2

Sharks

28.8

Rabbitohs

Avg Margin

-4.2

Sharks

-9.4

Rabbitohs

Run Metres

1668

Sharks

1559

Rabbitohs

Line Breaks

5.4

Sharks

2.6

Rabbitohs

Referee Indicator

Balanced

Gerard Sutton

367 career games · since 2011

AI Analysis

Win rate when Gerard Sutton refs each team (vs any opponent)

Sharks
26W – 21L
55%
Rabbitohs
33W – 24L
58%

Both sides have a similar record under Gerard Sutton, Sharks 26W–21L (55%) and Rabbitohs 33W–24L (58%). Home teams win 56% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg).

Avg Total

42.0 pts

Home Win %

56%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

11.8

Sin Bins / Gm

0.12

SB Away %

61%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams5.7
vs Away Teams6.1

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Sharks
-0.3
Rabbitohs
+0.9

Rabbitohs get a +0.9 penalty advantage under Gerard Sutton vs Sharks's -0.3. 61% of his 18 career sin bins go to away teams.

H2H History (Last 5)Sharks lead 4-1
May 2026CRO 12 - 36 SOU
Aug 2025CRO 14 - 12 SOU
Aug 2024CRO 20 - 6 SOU
Apr 2024CRO 34 - 22 SOU
Aug 2023CRO 26 - 16 SOU
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CRO
1569Overall1428
SOU
ELO difference: +141 in favour of Sharks

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

989Forwards964
Best: 1287CRO +25Best: 1183
1180Backs924
Best: 1207CRO +256Best: 1035
1252Halves1186
Best: 1252CRO +67Best: 1186
1088Hooker1093
Even

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CRO
Stat
SOU
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
20.0pts
Avg Score
19.4pts
24.2pts
Avg Conceded
28.8pts
-4.2pts
Avg Margin
-9.4pts
1667.8m
Run Metres
1558.6m
5.4
Line Breaks
2.6
375.2
Tackles
325.0
12.8
Errors
9.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

74%

Sharks predicted to win by 14 points

Predicted total: 42 · Line: +13.7

3/3 match predictions correct
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