NRL | Round 1

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DOL
Dolphins
VS
SOU
Rabbitohs
SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE • SUNDAY 8 MAR, 4:05 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Rabbitohs to win at 51% probability. The predicted margin of 0.7 was reasonable against the actual 10-point result. The game's 70 points came in 26 points higher than the predicted 44. The model went 3/4 on this match. The 1-12 margin band call landed. The over 43.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Peter Gough officiated this match (183 career games). The combined score of 70 points was 26 points above Peter Gough's career average of 44. Rabbitohs's victory aligns with Peter Gough's historical trend, Rabbitohs have a 45% 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', Rabbitohs firmly in control (99%)
DOL30
1%80'99%
40RAB
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Rabbitohs momentumMomentum +19Dolphins momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
83% none
DOL 11%No try 83%RAB 6%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

51%RabbitohsFavourite

Dolphins

49%

Rabbitohs

51%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Rabbitohs a marginal 51% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. Dolphins are stronger on paper across 6 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality, but Rabbitohs counter with Recent Win Rate which tips the scales. Dolphins carry a 54-point ELO rating advantage (1508 vs 1454). Recent form favours Rabbitohs with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Dolphins.

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

Rabbitohs to Win @2.00

Winner ✓

Edge

+3.4%

Line / Spread

Rabbitohs +1.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Dolphins 1-12 @2.55

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Over 43.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Dolphins
R2025-R23L
R2025-R24L
R2025-R25L
R2025-R26W
R2025-R27W

older → newer

33.6
Rabbitohs
R2025-R22L
R2025-R23W
R2025-R24W
R2025-R25W
R2025-R27L
20.0

Avg Conceded

42.8

Dolphins

26.0

Rabbitohs

Avg Margin

-9.2

Dolphins

-6.0

Rabbitohs

Run Metres

1612

Dolphins

1570

Rabbitohs

Line Breaks

7.6

Dolphins

4.2

Rabbitohs

Referee Indicator

Favours Rabbitohs

Peter Gough

183 career games · since 2016

AI Analysis

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

Dolphins
2W – 7L
22%
Rabbitohs
9W – 11L
45%

When Peter Gough officiates, Rabbitohs have won 9 of 20 games (45%), significantly stronger than Dolphins's 2 from 9 (22%).

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

Dolphins
+0.3
Rabbitohs
+0.5

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.

H2H History (Last 5)Dolphins lead 3-2
May 2026DOL 32 - 10 SOU
Jul 2025DOL 50 - 28 SOU
Mar 2025DOL 14 - 16 SOU
Jul 2024DOL 36 - 28 SOU
Apr 2023DOL 14 - 36 SOU
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Dolphins hold the ELO advantage (1508 vs 1454), but the market favours Rabbitohs (@2.00).

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

📊Team ELO Ratings

DOL
1508Overall1454
SOU
ELO difference: +54 in favour of Dolphins

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1003Forwards937
DOL +65
1042Backs965
DOL +77
1023Halves980
DOL +43
993Hooker980
DOL +14

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

DOL
Stat
SOU
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
33.6pts
Avg Score
20.0pts
42.8pts
Avg Conceded
26.0pts
-9.2pts
Avg Margin
-6.0pts
1611.8m
Run Metres
1570.0m
7.6
Line Breaks
4.2
310.2
Tackles
323.6
10.6
Errors
8.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

51%

Rabbitohs predicted to win by 1 points

Predicted total: 44 · Line: +0.7

3/4 match predictions correct
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