NRL | Semi Finals

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CBY
Bulldogs
VS
PEN
Panthers
ACCOR STADIUM • SATURDAY 28 FEB, 7:36 PM

AI Game Review

Panthers defied the model's 59% prediction for Bulldogs — a notable result. The margin model missed here — predicting 3.1 but the actual margin was 20 points. The game's 72 points came in 30 points higher than the predicted 42. A tough result for the model — all 2 picks missed on this one.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Win Probability

AI Win Probability

59%BulldogsFavourite

Bulldogs

59%

Panthers

41%

AI Match Overview

Bulldogs hold the advantage at 59% win probability, though Panthers are far from out of this at 41%. Panthers are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors — including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Halves Control — but Bulldogs counter with Backline Quality and Referee Tendency which tips the scales. Panthers carry a 65-point ELO rating advantage (1588 vs 1522). Recent form favours Panthers with 2 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Bulldogs. The margin model predicts Bulldogs by 3.1 points with a combined total of 42.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

2 ACTIVE EDGES

Each market is predicted by an independent model — H2H, margin, and totals may occasionally disagree.

H2H Recommendation

Bulldogs to Win @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+8.7%

Line / Spread

Bulldogs @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+8.7%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Bulldogs
WLLLL
15.6
Panthers
WWLLL
20.4

Avg Conceded

21.2

Bulldogs

19.6

Panthers

Avg Margin

-5.6

Bulldogs

0.8

Panthers

Run Metres

1586

Bulldogs

1707

Panthers

Line Breaks

5.6

Bulldogs

4.6

Panthers

H2H History (Last 5)Panthers lead 4-1
Sep 2025CBY 28 - 4 PEN
Jul 2025CBY 6 - 8 PEN
May 2024CBY 10 - 16 PEN
Aug 2023CBY 18 - 44 PEN
Jun 2022CBY 18 - 30 PEN
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Panthers hold the ELO advantage (1588 vs 1522), but the market favours Bulldogs (@1.91).

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

📊Team ELO Ratings

CBY
1522Overall1588
PEN
ELO difference: -65 in favour of Panthers

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1057Forwards1140
Best: 1224PEN +82Best: 1303
1121Backs1032
Best: 1359CBY +89Best: 1150
870Halves1100
Best: 870PEN +230Best: 1100
1200Hooker847
CBY +353

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CBY
Stat
PEN
1.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
15.6pts
Avg Score
20.4pts
21.2pts
Avg Conceded
19.6pts
-5.6pts
Avg Margin
0.8pts
1585.6m
Run Metres
1706.6m
5.6
Line Breaks
4.6
364.0
Tackles
403.6
11.6
Errors
11.4

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

59%

Bulldogs predicted to win by 3 points

Predicted total: 42 · Line: +3.1

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