NRL | Round 5

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BRI
Broncos
VS
WST
Wests Tigers
SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE • SATURDAY 5 APR, 7:35 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Broncos to win at 65% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 9.9 but the actual margin was 22 points. The game's 70 points came in 28 points higher than the predicted 42. Broncos led 14–12 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 22. 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

Liam Kennedy officiated this match (65 career games). The combined score of 70 points was 23 points above Liam Kennedy's career average of 47. Broncos's victory aligns with Liam Kennedy's historical trend, Broncos have a 50% win rate under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Broncos firmly in control (99%)
BRO46
99%80'1%
24WES
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Wests Tigers momentumMomentum -7Broncos momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
85% none
BRO 7%No try 85%WES 8%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

65%BroncosFavourite

Broncos

65%

Wests Tigers

35%

AI Match Overview

Broncos are clear favourites here at 65%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Wests Tigers. The model sees Broncos ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Halves Control. Broncos carry a 126-point ELO rating advantage (1516 vs 1390). Recent form favours Broncos with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Wests Tigers. The margin model predicts Broncos by 9.9 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

Broncos to Win @1.22

Winner ✓

Edge

-21.7%

Line / Spread

Broncos -14.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-21.7%

Total Points

Under 52.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+27.8%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Broncos
W
W
W
L
L
26.0
Wests Tigers
W
W
L
L
L
24.0

Avg Conceded

24.8

Broncos

24.0

Wests Tigers

Avg Margin

1.2

Broncos

0.0

Wests Tigers

Run Metres

1609

Broncos

1622

Wests Tigers

Line Breaks

5.6

Broncos

4.6

Wests Tigers

Referee Indicator

Favours Broncos

Liam Kennedy

65 career games · since 2018

AI Analysis

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

Broncos
2W – 2L
50%
Wests Tigers
1W – 7L
13%

When Liam Kennedy officiates, Broncos have won 2 of 4 games (50%), significantly stronger than Wests Tigers's 1 from 8 (13%). Games average 46.6 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style. Small sample (4 games for Broncos).

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

Broncos
-1.8
Wests Tigers
-1.0

Penalises away teams more, 5.2 against home vs 5.9 against away. Wests Tigers get a +-1.0 penalty advantage under Liam Kennedy vs Broncos's -1.8.

H2H History (Last 5)Broncos lead 3-2
Apr 2026BRI 21 - 20 WST
Apr 2024BRI 34 - 10 WST
Apr 2023BRI 46 - 12 WST
Jul 2022BRI 18 - 32 WST
Jul 2021BRI 24 - 42 WST
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

BRI
1516Overall1390
WST
ELO difference: +126 in favour of Broncos

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1087Forwards1016
Best: 1308BRI +71Best: 1344
998Backs1074
Best: 1088WST +76Best: 1137
1216Halves1043
Best: 1216BRI +172Best: 1043
1200Hooker1153
BRI +47

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

BRI
Stat
WST
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
26.0pts
Avg Score
24.0pts
24.8pts
Avg Conceded
24.0pts
1.2pts
Avg Margin
0.0pts
1608.6m
Run Metres
1622.4m
5.6
Line Breaks
4.6
329.6
Tackles
328.4
9.0
Errors
10.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

65%

Broncos predicted to win by 10 points

Predicted total: 42 · Line: +9.9

2/3 match predictions correct
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