NRL | Round 3

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GLD
Titans
VS
NEW
Knights
CBUS SUPER STADIUM, GOLD COAST • SATURDAY 22 MAR, 7:35 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Titans to win at 53% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 1.7 but the actual margin was 20 points. Titans led 12–0 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 20. 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

Liam Kennedy officiated this match (65 career games). The combined score of 32 points was 15 points below Liam Kennedy's career average of 47. Titans bucked the trend, Knights historically win 55% of games under Liam Kennedy, but couldn't convert that edge today.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Titans firmly in control (99%)
TIT26
99%80'1%
6KNI
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Knights momentumMomentum -1Titans momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
80% none
TIT 9%No try 80%KNI 11%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

53%TitansFavourite

Titans

53%

Knights

47%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Titans a marginal 53% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. Knights are stronger on paper across 6 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality, but Titans counter with overall balance which tips the scales. Knights carry a 136-point ELO rating advantage (1515 vs 1379). Recent form favours Knights with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 0 for Titans. The margin model predicts Titans by 1.7 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

Titans to Win @1.90

Winner ✓

Edge

-1.5%

Line / Spread

Titans +1.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-1.5%

Total Points

Under 50.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+20.8%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Titans
L
L
L
L
L
17.6
Knights
W
W
W
W
L
20.4

Avg Conceded

34.8

Titans

13.6

Knights

Avg Margin

-17.2

Titans

6.8

Knights

Run Metres

1702

Titans

1893

Knights

Line Breaks

4.0

Titans

5.6

Knights

Referee Indicator

Favours Knights

Liam Kennedy

65 career games · since 2018

AI Analysis

Win rate when Liam Kennedy refs each team (vs any opponent)

Titans
3W – 11L
21%
Knights
6W – 5L
55%

When Liam Kennedy officiates, Knights have won 6 of 11 games (55%), significantly stronger than Titans's 3 from 14 (21%). Games average 46.6 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style.

Avg Total

46.6 pts

Home Win %

52%

Home Bias

Neutral

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

11.1

Sin Bins / Gm

0.40

SB Away %

58%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams5.2
vs Away Teams5.9

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Titans
+0.6
Knights
-1.0

Penalises away teams more, 5.2 against home vs 5.9 against away. Titans get a +0.6 penalty advantage under Liam Kennedy vs Knights's -1.0.

H2H History (Last 5)Knights lead 4-1
May 2026GLD 12 - 36 NEW
May 2025GLD 24 - 20 NEW
Sep 2024GLD 14 - 36 NEW
May 2024GLD 24 - 28 NEW
May 2023GLD 26 - 46 NEW
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Knights hold the ELO advantage (1515 vs 1379), but the market favours Titans (@1.90).

The model sides with the market, other factors override the ELO gap.

📊Team ELO Ratings

GLD
1379Overall1515
NEW
ELO difference: -136 in favour of Knights

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

975Forwards1042
Best: 1272NEW +67Best: 1237
930Backs1170
Best: 1015NEW +240Best: 1200
1062Halves1127
Best: 1062NEW +64Best: 1127
890Hooker983
NEW +93

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

GLD
Stat
NEW
0.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
17.6pts
Avg Score
20.4pts
34.8pts
Avg Conceded
13.6pts
-17.2pts
Avg Margin
6.8pts
1702.4m
Run Metres
1893.0m
4.0
Line Breaks
5.6
351.2
Tackles
378.8
11.8
Errors
10.6

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

53%

Titans predicted to win by 2 points

Predicted total: 43 · Line: +1.7

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