NRL | Round 6

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CRO
Sharks
VS
MAN
Sea Eagles
OPTUS STADIUM, PERTH • SATURDAY 12 APR, 3:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Sharks to win at 66% probability. The margin model was sharp, predicting Sharks by 3.9 vs the actual margin of 6 points. Total score prediction of 46 was close to the actual 42, within 4 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

Adam Gee officiated this match (295 career games). The 42-point combined total was right in line with Adam Gee's career average of 43. Sharks's victory aligns with Adam Gee's historical trend, Sharks have a 71% win rate under this referee. Sharks's home victory fits Adam Gee's profile, home teams win 57% of the time under this referee. Adam Gee averaged 13.7 penalties per game heading in, a whistle-heavy referee profile. 69% 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%)
SHA24
99%80'1%
18SEA
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Sea Eagles momentumMomentum -10Sharks momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
93% none
SHA 3%No try 93%SEA 4%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

66%SharksFavourite

Sharks

66%

Sea Eagles

34%

AI Match Overview

Sharks are clear favourites here at 66%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Sea Eagles. Sea Eagles are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Backline Quality and Recent Win Rate, but Sharks counter with Forward Pack and Halves Control which tips the scales. Recent form favours Sea Eagles with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Sharks. The margin model predicts Sharks by 3.9 points with a combined total of 46.

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 @1.50

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Line / Spread

Sharks -5.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 49.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+8.5%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Sharks
W
W
L
L
L
22.2
Sea Eagles
W
W
W
L
L
29.6

Avg Conceded

19.2

Sharks

24.0

Sea Eagles

Avg Margin

3.0

Sharks

5.6

Sea Eagles

Run Metres

1765

Sharks

1708

Sea Eagles

Line Breaks

5.2

Sharks

7.2

Sea Eagles

Referee Indicator

Favours Sharks

Adam Gee

295 career games · since 2013

AI Analysis

Win rate when Adam Gee refs each team (vs any opponent)

Sharks
30W – 12L
71%
Sea Eagles
16W – 22L
42%

When Adam Gee officiates, Sharks have won 30 of 42 games (71%), significantly stronger than Sea Eagles's 16 from 38 (42%). Home teams win 57% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg).

Avg Total

42.8 pts

Home Win %

57%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

13.7

Sin Bins / Gm

0.24

SB Away %

69%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams6.3
vs Away Teams7.4

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Sharks
+0.8
Sea Eagles
-0.8

Adam Gee averages 13.7 penalties per game, above the league norm. Expect frequent stoppages. Penalises away teams more, 6.3 against home vs 7.4 against away. Sharks get a +0.8 penalty advantage under Adam Gee vs Sea Eagles's -0.8. 69% of his 36 career sin bins go to away teams.

H2H History (Last 5)Sharks lead 4-1
May 2025CRO 30 - 14 MAN
Sep 2024CRO 40 - 20 MAN
Aug 2023CRO 26 - 30 MAN
May 2023CRO 20 - 14 MAN
Aug 2022CRO 40 - 6 MAN
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Sea Eagles hold the ELO advantage (1538 vs 1523), but the market favours Sharks (@1.50).

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

📊Team ELO Ratings

CRO
1523Overall1538
MAN
ELO difference: -15 in favour of Sea Eagles

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1105Forwards1083
Best: 1300CRO +22Best: 1233
977Backs1099
Best: 1067MAN +122Best: 1191
1067Halves1080
Best: 1067MAN +13Best: 1080
961Hooker782
CRO +179

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CRO
Stat
MAN
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
22.2pts
Avg Score
29.6pts
19.2pts
Avg Conceded
24.0pts
3.0pts
Avg Margin
5.6pts
1765.4m
Run Metres
1708.2m
5.2
Line Breaks
7.2
349.6
Tackles
298.0
11.4
Errors
9.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

66%

Sharks predicted to win by 4 points

Predicted total: 46 · Line: +3.9

3/3 match predictions correct
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