NRL | Round 8

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CAN
Raiders
VS
DOL
Dolphins
GIO STADIUM, CANBERRA • SUNDAY 27 APR, 2:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Raiders to win at 61% probability. The predicted margin of 6.1 was reasonable against the actual 12-point result. The game's 68 points came in 22 points higher than the predicted 47. Raiders trailed 10–28 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 40–28. 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 68 points was 24 points above Ashley Klein's career average of 44. Raiders's victory aligns with Ashley Klein's historical trend, Raiders have a 46% win rate under this referee. Raiders'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', Raiders firmly in control (99%)
RAI40
99%80'1%
28DOL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Dolphins momentumMomentum +33Raiders momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
92% none
RAI 5%No try 92%DOL 3%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

61%RaidersFavourite

Raiders

61%

Dolphins

39%

AI Match Overview

Raiders hold the advantage at 61% win probability, though Dolphins are far from out of this at 39%. The model sees Raiders ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Halves Control. Raiders carry a 20-point ELO rating advantage (1530 vs 1509). The margin model predicts Raiders by 6.1 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

Raiders to Win @1.56

Winner ✓

Edge

-5.5%

Line / Spread

Raiders -4.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-5.5%

Total Points

Under 49.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+7.5%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Raiders
W
W
W
L
L
27.2
Dolphins
W
W
W
L
L
27.6

Avg Conceded

24.4

Raiders

18.8

Dolphins

Avg Margin

2.8

Raiders

8.8

Dolphins

Run Metres

1596

Raiders

1699

Dolphins

Line Breaks

4.6

Raiders

4.4

Dolphins

Referee Indicator

Favours Raiders

Ashley Klein

386 career games · since 2010

AI Analysis

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

Raiders
24W – 28L
46%
Dolphins
3W – 5L
38%

Raiders hold a 8-point edge: 24W–28L (46%) vs Dolphins's 3W–5L (38%). 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

Raiders
-0.1
Dolphins
+0.0

Ashley Klein averages just 8.9 penalties per game, well below average. He lets the game flow.

H2H History (Last 4)Tied 2-2
Sep 2025CAN 24 - 62 DOL
Jun 2024CAN 26 - 25 DOL
May 2023CAN 31 - 30 DOL
Mar 2023CAN 14 - 20 DOL
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CAN
1530Overall1509
DOL
ELO difference: +20 in favour of Raiders

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1197Forwards1085
Best: 1353CAN +111Best: 1188
1037Backs1084
Best: 1144DOL +47Best: 1126
1331Halves1161
Best: 1331CAN +169Best: 1161
1188Hooker1234
DOL +46

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CAN
Stat
DOL
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
27.2pts
Avg Score
27.6pts
24.4pts
Avg Conceded
18.8pts
2.8pts
Avg Margin
8.8pts
1596.4m
Run Metres
1699.2m
4.6
Line Breaks
4.4
347.4
Tackles
353.0
10.8
Errors
10.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

61%

Raiders predicted to win by 6 points

Predicted total: 47 · Line: +6.1

2/3 match predictions correct
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