NRL | Semi Finals

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CAN
Raiders
VS
CRO
Sharks
GIO STADIUM • SATURDAY 28 FEB, 7:36 PM

AI Game Review

Sharks defied the model's 61% prediction for Raiders — a notable upset. The margin model missed here — predicting 4.2 but the actual margin was 20 points. Total score prediction of 43 was close to the actual 44 — within 1 points. Sharks led 6–12 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 20. The model went 1/3 on this match. The under 44.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Win Probability

AI Win Probability

61%RaidersFavourite

Raiders

61%

Sharks

39%

AI Match Overview

Raiders hold the advantage at 61% win probability, though Sharks are far from out of this at 39%. Sharks are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors — including ELO Difference, Backline Quality and Halves Control — but Raiders counter with Forward Pack and Venue Advantage which tips the scales. Sharks carry a 51-point ELO rating advantage (1630 vs 1579). Recent form favours Sharks with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 3 for Raiders. The margin model predicts Raiders by 4.2 points with a combined total of 43.

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

Raiders to Win @1.53

Lost ✗

Edge

+4.6%

Line / Spread

Raiders -5.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+4.6%

Total Points

Under 44.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+1.3%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Raiders
WWWLL
24.8
Sharks
WWWWL
30.4

Avg Conceded

25.8

Raiders

15.2

Sharks

Avg Margin

-1.0

Raiders

15.2

Sharks

Run Metres

1568

Raiders

1657

Sharks

Line Breaks

4.4

Raiders

4.4

Sharks

H2H History (Last 5)Sharks lead 4-1
Mar 2026CAN 22 - 34 CRO
Apr 2025CAN 24 - 20 CRO
Apr 2024CAN 0 - 40 CRO
Mar 2024CAN 22 - 36 CRO
Sep 2023CAN 6 - 24 CRO
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Sharks hold the ELO advantage (1630 vs 1579), but the market favours Raiders (@1.53).

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

📊Team ELO Ratings

CAN
1579Overall1630
CRO
ELO difference: -51 in favour of Sharks

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1093Forwards1074
Best: 1327CAN +19Best: 1240
761Backs917
Best: 868CRO +156Best: 976
1161Halves1369
Best: 1161CRO +208Best: 1369
1090Hooker903
CAN +187

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CAN
Stat
CRO
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
24.8pts
Avg Score
30.4pts
25.8pts
Avg Conceded
15.2pts
-1.0pts
Avg Margin
15.2pts
1568.0m
Run Metres
1657.4m
4.4
Line Breaks
4.4
361.4
Tackles
337.8
11.4
Errors
11.6

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

61%

Raiders predicted to win by 4 points

Predicted total: 43 · Line: +4.2

1/3 match predictions correct
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