NRL | Round 9

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GLD
Titans
VS
CBY
Bulldogs
SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE • SUNDAY 4 MAY, 1:50 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Bulldogs to win at 70% probability. The predicted margin of 9.5 was reasonable against the actual 20-point result. Bulldogs led 8–14 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 20. 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

Todd Smith officiated this match (105 career games). The combined score of 56 points was 10 points above Todd Smith's career average of 46.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Bulldogs firmly in control (99%)
TIT18
1%80'99%
38BUL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Bulldogs momentumMomentum -15Titans momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
88% none
TIT 6%No try 88%BUL 6%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

70%BulldogsFavourite

Titans

30%

Bulldogs

70%

AI Match Overview

Bulldogs are clear favourites here at 70%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Titans. The model sees Bulldogs ahead on 4 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Backline Quality and Halves Control. Bulldogs carry a 249-point ELO rating advantage (1581 vs 1332). Recent form favours Bulldogs with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Titans. The margin model predicts Bulldogs by 9.5 points with a combined total of 42.

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

Bulldogs to Win @1.24

Winner ✓

Edge

-7.7%

Line / Spread

Bulldogs +12.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-7.7%

Total Points

Under 48.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+19.5%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Titans
W
L
L
L
L
18.8
Bulldogs
W
W
W
W
L
21.2

Avg Conceded

33.2

Titans

11.2

Bulldogs

Avg Margin

-14.4

Titans

10.0

Bulldogs

Run Metres

1531

Titans

1682

Bulldogs

Line Breaks

3.2

Titans

4.6

Bulldogs

Referee Indicator

Balanced

Todd Smith

105 career games · since 2019

AI Analysis

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

Titans
5W – 6L
45%
Bulldogs
4W – 5L
44%

Both sides have a similar record under Todd Smith, Titans 5W–6L (45%) and Bulldogs 4W–5L (44%). 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

Titans
+1.6
Bulldogs
-1.4

Titans get a +1.6 penalty advantage under Todd Smith vs Bulldogs's -1.4.

H2H History (Last 5)Bulldogs lead 4-1
Mar 2025GLD 24 - 40 CBY
Mar 2024GLD 0 - 32 CBY
Sep 2023GLD 34 - 30 CBY
May 2023GLD 18 - 20 CBY
Jul 2022GLD 26 - 36 CBY
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

GLD
1332Overall1581
CBY
ELO difference: -249 in favour of Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

979Forwards972
Best: 1284EvenBest: 1254
750Backs999
Best: 829CBY +248Best: 1053
1121Halves1224
Best: 1121CBY +103Best: 1224
1046Hooker939
GLD +107

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

GLD
Stat
CBY
1.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
18.8pts
Avg Score
21.2pts
33.2pts
Avg Conceded
11.2pts
-14.4pts
Avg Margin
10.0pts
1531.2m
Run Metres
1682.2m
3.2
Line Breaks
4.6
338.2
Tackles
353.2
11.0
Errors
8.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

70%

Bulldogs predicted to win by 9 points

Predicted total: 42 · Line: -9.5

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