NRL | Round 5

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CBY
Bulldogs
VS
NEW
Knights
ACCOR STADIUM, SYDNEY • SUNDAY 6 APR, 6:15 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Bulldogs to win at 51% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 4.0 but the actual margin was 20 points. The game's 20 points came in 27 points lower than the predicted 47. Bulldogs led 2–0 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 20. 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

Ashley Klein officiated this match (386 career games). The combined score of 20 points was 24 points below Ashley Klein's career average of 44. Bulldogs's victory aligns with Ashley Klein's historical trend, Bulldogs have a 57% win rate under this referee. Bulldogs's home victory fits Ashley Klein's profile, home teams win 60% of the time under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Bulldogs firmly in control (99%)
BUL20
99%80'1%
0KNI
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Knights momentumMomentum +10Bulldogs momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
15%
75% none
BUL 15%No try 75%KNI 10%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

51%BulldogsFavourite

Bulldogs

51%

Knights

49%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Bulldogs a marginal 51% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. The model sees Bulldogs ahead on 6 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Backline Quality and Halves Control. Bulldogs carry a 125-point ELO rating advantage (1590 vs 1465). Recent form favours Bulldogs with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 3 for Knights. The margin model predicts Bulldogs by 4.0 points with a combined total of 47.

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

Bulldogs to Win @1.46

Winner ✓

Edge

-16.8%

Line / Spread

Bulldogs -6.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-16.8%

Total Points

Over 44.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+4.8%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Bulldogs
W
W
W
W
L
25.2
Knights
W
W
W
L
L
14.4

Avg Conceded

16.4

Bulldogs

16.0

Knights

Avg Margin

8.8

Bulldogs

-1.6

Knights

Run Metres

1657

Bulldogs

1796

Knights

Line Breaks

5.0

Bulldogs

4.8

Knights

Referee Indicator

Favours Bulldogs

Ashley Klein

386 career games · since 2010

AI Analysis

Win rate when Ashley Klein refs each team (vs any opponent)

Bulldogs
23W – 17L
57%
Knights
16W – 25L
39%

When Ashley Klein officiates, Bulldogs have won 23 of 40 games (57%), significantly stronger than Knights's 16 from 41 (39%). Home teams win 60% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg).

Avg Total

43.6 pts

Home Win %

60%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

8.9

Sin Bins / Gm

0.16

SB Away %

42%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams4.3
vs Away Teams4.6

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Bulldogs
+0.3
Knights
+0.8

Ashley Klein averages just 8.9 penalties per game, well below average. He lets the game flow. Knights get a +0.8 penalty advantage under Ashley Klein vs Bulldogs's +0.3.

H2H History (Last 5)Knights lead 3-2
Mar 2026CBY 16 - 24 NEW
Jun 2024CBY 32 - 2 NEW
Apr 2024CBY 36 - 12 NEW
Aug 2023CBY 6 - 42 NEW
Jul 2023CBY 0 - 66 NEW
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CBY
1590Overall1465
NEW
ELO difference: +125 in favour of Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1003Forwards1089
Best: 1263NEW +86Best: 1274
1052Backs1006
Best: 1107CBY +46Best: 1070
1275Halves1068
Best: 1275CBY +207Best: 1068
794Hooker1058
NEW +264

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CBY
Stat
NEW
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
25.2pts
Avg Score
14.4pts
16.4pts
Avg Conceded
16.0pts
8.8pts
Avg Margin
-1.6pts
1656.8m
Run Metres
1796.0m
5.0
Line Breaks
4.8
349.0
Tackles
382.8
8.6
Errors
13.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

51%

Bulldogs predicted to win by 4 points

Predicted total: 47 · Line: +4.0

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