NRL | Round 7

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NZL
Warriors
VS
BRI
Broncos
GO MEDIA STADIUM, AUCKLAND • SATURDAY 19 APR, 5:30 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Warriors defied the model's 58% prediction for Broncos, a notable result. The predicted margin of 2.8 was reasonable against the actual 2-point result. The model went 1/3 on this match. The under 47.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Chris Butler officiated this match (156 career games). The combined score of 38 points was 6 points below Chris Butler's career average of 44. Warriors bucked the trend, Broncos historically win 42% of games under Chris Butler, but couldn't convert that edge today. Warriors's home victory fits Chris Butler's profile, home teams win 57% of the time under this referee. Chris Butler averaged 12.8 penalties per game heading in, a whistle-heavy referee profile.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
82', Warriors firmly in control (99%)
WAR20
99%82'1%
18BRO
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Broncos momentumMomentum -13Warriors momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
89% none
WAR 6%No try 89%BRO 5%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

58%BroncosFavourite

Warriors

42%

Broncos

58%

AI Match Overview

Broncos hold the advantage at 58% win probability, though Warriors are far from out of this at 42%. Warriors are stronger on paper across 3 of 7 key factors, including Halves Control, Referee Tendency and Venue Advantage, but Broncos counter with ELO Difference and Backline Quality which tips the scales. Broncos carry a 32-point ELO rating advantage (1502 vs 1471). The margin model predicts Broncos by 2.8 points with a combined total of 46.

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

Broncos to Win @1.38

Lost ✗

Edge

-14.1%

Line / Spread

Broncos +8.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

-14.1%

Total Points

Under 47.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.1%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Warriors
W
W
W
L
L
19.6
Broncos
W
W
W
L
L
26.0

Avg Conceded

23.6

Warriors

22.0

Broncos

Avg Margin

-4.0

Warriors

4.0

Broncos

Run Metres

1769

Warriors

1519

Broncos

Line Breaks

3.2

Warriors

5.0

Broncos

Referee Indicator

Favours Broncos

Chris Butler

156 career games · since 2014

AI Analysis

Win rate when Chris Butler refs each team (vs any opponent)

Warriors
10W – 20L
33%
Broncos
5W – 7L
42%

Broncos hold a 9-point edge: 5W–7L (42%) vs Warriors's 10W–20L (33%). Home teams win 57% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg).

Avg Total

43.7 pts

Home Win %

57%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

12.8

Sin Bins / Gm

0.42

SB Away %

38%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams6.1
vs Away Teams6.7

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Warriors
+0.7
Broncos
-0.3

Chris Butler averages 12.8 penalties per game, above the league norm. Expect frequent stoppages. Penalises away teams more, 6.1 against home vs 6.7 against away. Warriors get a +0.7 penalty advantage under Chris Butler vs Broncos's -0.3. 62% of his 60 career sin bins go to home teams, unusual.

H2H History (Last 5)Broncos lead 3-2
May 2026NZL 42 - 12 BRI
Jul 2025NZL 12 - 26 BRI
Jul 2024NZL 32 - 16 BRI
Oct 2023NZL 12 - 42 BRI
Jun 2023NZL 22 - 26 BRI
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

NZL
1471Overall1502
BRI
ELO difference: -32 in favour of Broncos

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1144Forwards1139
Best: 1307EvenBest: 1314
930Backs976
Best: 1035BRI +47Best: 1037
1029Halves897
Best: 1029NZL +132Best: 897
1037Hooker1191
BRI +153

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

NZL
Stat
BRI
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
19.6pts
Avg Score
26.0pts
23.6pts
Avg Conceded
22.0pts
-4.0pts
Avg Margin
4.0pts
1769.0m
Run Metres
1519.4m
3.2
Line Breaks
5.0
350.4
Tackles
330.0
9.8
Errors
11.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

58%

Broncos predicted to win by 3 points

Predicted total: 46 · Line: -2.8

1/3 match predictions correct
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