NRL | Round 9

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CRO
Sharks
VS
PAR
Eels
SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE • FRIDAY 2 MAY, 6:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Sharks to win at 67% probability. The predicted margin of 4.7 was reasonable against the actual 10-point result. Total score prediction of 43 was close to the actual 46, within 3 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

Peter Gough officiated this match (183 career games). The 46-point combined total was right in line with Peter Gough's career average of 44. Sharks's victory aligns with Peter Gough's historical trend, Sharks have a 72% win rate under this referee. Peter Gough averaged 13.1 penalties per game heading in, a whistle-heavy referee profile.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Sharks firmly in control (99%)
SHA28
99%80'1%
18EEL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Eels momentumMomentum +4Sharks momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
86% none
SHA 7%No try 86%EEL 7%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

67%SharksFavourite

Sharks

67%

Eels

33%

AI Match Overview

Sharks are clear favourites here at 67%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Eels. The model sees Sharks ahead on 3 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Backline Quality and Venue Advantage. Sharks carry a 181-point ELO rating advantage (1536 vs 1355). The margin model predicts Sharks by 4.7 points with a combined total of 43.

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 @1.48

Winner ✓

Edge

-1.4%

Line / Spread

Sharks -5.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-1.4%

Total Points

Under 46.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+8.4%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Sharks
W
W
L
L
L
20.4
Eels
W
W
L
L
L
18.6

Avg Conceded

19.2

Sharks

27.2

Eels

Avg Margin

1.2

Sharks

-8.6

Eels

Run Metres

1741

Sharks

1593

Eels

Line Breaks

3.6

Sharks

4.0

Eels

Referee Indicator

Favours Sharks

Peter Gough

183 career games · since 2016

AI Analysis

Win rate when Peter Gough refs each team (vs any opponent)

Sharks
13W – 5L
72%
Eels
10W – 20L
33%

When Peter Gough officiates, Sharks have won 13 of 18 games (72%), significantly stronger than Eels's 10 from 30 (33%).

Avg Total

44.2 pts

Home Win %

53%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

13.1

Sin Bins / Gm

0.43

SB Away %

60%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams6.1
vs Away Teams7

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Sharks
-0.7
Eels
-0.3

Peter Gough averages 13.1 penalties per game, above the league norm. Expect frequent stoppages. Penalises away teams more, 6.1 against home vs 7 against away. Eels get a +-0.3 penalty advantage under Peter Gough vs Sharks's -0.7.

H2H History (Last 5)Eels lead 3-2
Jun 2024CRO 22 - 34 PAR
Mar 2023CRO 30 - 26 PAR
Mar 2022CRO 18 - 16 PAR
Mar 2021CRO 4 - 28 PAR
Jun 2020CRO 12 - 14 PAR
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CRO
1536Overall1355
PAR
ELO difference: +181 in favour of Sharks

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1040Forwards1041
Best: 1325EvenBest: 1222
1065Backs1000
Best: 1194CRO +65Best: 1135
985Halves1176
Best: 985PAR +191Best: 1176
968Hooker857
CRO +111

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CRO
Stat
PAR
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
20.4pts
Avg Score
18.6pts
19.2pts
Avg Conceded
27.2pts
1.2pts
Avg Margin
-8.6pts
1741.0m
Run Metres
1592.8m
3.6
Line Breaks
4.0
353.6
Tackles
341.4
12.0
Errors
11.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

67%

Sharks predicted to win by 5 points

Predicted total: 43 · Line: +4.7

3/3 match predictions correct
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