NRL | Round 5

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CAN
Raiders
VS
CRO
Sharks
GIO STADIUM, CANBERRA • THURSDAY 3 APR, 8:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Raiders defied the model's 59% prediction for Sharks, a notable result. The predicted margin of 4.7 was reasonable against the actual 4-point result. Total score prediction of 45 was close to the actual 44, within 1 points. The model went 1/3 on this match. The under 46.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Todd Smith officiated this match (105 career games). The 44-point combined total was right in line with Todd Smith's career average of 46. Raiders bucked the trend, Sharks historically win 67% of games under Todd Smith, but couldn't convert that edge today.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Raiders firmly in control (99%)
RAI24
99%80'1%
20SHA
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Sharks momentumMomentum +17Raiders momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
94% none
RAI 3%No try 94%SHA 3%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

59%SharksFavourite

Raiders

41%

Sharks

59%

AI Match Overview

Sharks hold the advantage at 59% win probability, though Raiders are far from out of this at 41%. Raiders are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors, including Forward Pack, Recent Win Rate and Referee Tendency, but Sharks counter with ELO Difference and Backline Quality which tips the scales. Sharks carry a 101-point ELO rating advantage (1553 vs 1451). Recent form favours Raiders with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Sharks. The margin model predicts Sharks by 4.7 points with a combined total of 45.

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

Sharks to Win @1.50

Lost ✗

Edge

-2.7%

Line / Spread

Sharks +4.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

-2.7%

Total Points

Under 46.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.3%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Raiders
W
W
W
L
L
24.0
Sharks
W
W
L
L
L
19.4

Avg Conceded

24.8

Raiders

19.6

Sharks

Avg Margin

-0.8

Raiders

-0.2

Sharks

Run Metres

1615

Raiders

1682

Sharks

Line Breaks

4.8

Raiders

5.0

Sharks

Referee Indicator

Favours Sharks

Todd Smith

105 career games · since 2019

AI Analysis

Win rate when Todd Smith refs each team (vs any opponent)

Raiders
7W – 8L
47%
Sharks
10W – 5L
67%

When Todd Smith officiates, Sharks have won 10 of 15 games (67%), significantly stronger than Raiders's 7 from 15 (47%). Games average 46.1 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style.

Avg Total

46.1 pts

Home Win %

53%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

10.7

Sin Bins / Gm

0.50

SB Away %

52%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams5.3
vs Away Teams5.4

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Raiders
-0.5
Sharks
+0.5

Sharks get a +0.5 penalty advantage under Todd Smith vs Raiders's -0.5.

H2H History (Last 5)Sharks lead 5-0
Mar 2026CAN 22 - 34 CRO
Oct 2025CAN 12 - 32 CRO
Apr 2024CAN 0 - 40 CRO
Mar 2024CAN 22 - 36 CRO
Sep 2023CAN 6 - 24 CRO
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CAN
1451Overall1553
CRO
ELO difference: -101 in favour of Sharks

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1121Forwards1071
Best: 1251CAN +50Best: 1272
954Backs1033
Best: 1061CRO +79Best: 1112
1094Halves1234
Best: 1094CRO +140Best: 1234
1177Hooker934
CAN +243

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CAN
Stat
CRO
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
24.0pts
Avg Score
19.4pts
24.8pts
Avg Conceded
19.6pts
-0.8pts
Avg Margin
-0.2pts
1615.4m
Run Metres
1681.6m
4.8
Line Breaks
5.0
372.2
Tackles
352.4
12.6
Errors
12.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

59%

Sharks predicted to win by 5 points

Predicted total: 45 · Line: -4.7

1/3 match predictions correct
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