NRL | Round 1

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NZL
Warriors
VS
SYD
Roosters
GO MEDIA STADIUM, AUCKLAND • FRIDAY 6 MAR, 6:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Win Probability

61%RoostersFavourite

Warriors

39%

Roosters

61%

AI Match Overview

Roosters hold the advantage at 61% win probability, though Warriors are far from out of this at 39%. The model sees Roosters ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Roosters carry a 71-point ELO rating advantage (1544 vs 1472). Recent form favours Roosters with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Warriors. The margin model predicts Roosters by 2.8 points with a combined total of 41.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

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

H2H Recommendation

Roosters to Win @1.51

Lost ✗

Edge

-2.4%

Line / Spread

Warriors +5.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Roosters 1-12 @2.55

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 41.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Warriors
WWLLL
21.6
Roosters
WWWWL
36.4

Avg Conceded

22.6

Warriors

14.0

Roosters

Avg Margin

-1.0

Warriors

22.4

Roosters

Run Metres

1659

Warriors

1588

Roosters

Line Breaks

3.8

Warriors

6.4

Roosters

Referee IndicatorAI
Balanced record
Wyatt Raymond40 games since 2024

Each team's win rate when Wyatt Raymond refs their game (vs any opponent, all seasons)

NZL
50%3W 3L
SYD
50%1W 1L

Both sides have a similar record when Wyatt Raymond officiates — Warriors 3W–3L (50%) and Roosters 1W–1L (50%) across all their respective games. No significant bias detected. His games average 50.0 pts — above the league norm — suggesting he lets the game flow, which can benefit attacking sides. Home teams win 57% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg), which could give Warriors an additional edge at home. Note: Based on a limited sample of 2 games for Roosters — interpret with caution.

Avg Total

50.0 pts

Home Win %

57%

Home Bias

Leans home

H2H History (Last 5)Roosters lead 4-1
Mar 2025NZL 14 - 6 SYD
May 2024NZL 18 - 38 SYD
May 2023NZL 0 - 14 SYD
Mar 2023NZL 12 - 20 SYD
Apr 2022NZL 14 - 22 SYD
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

NZL
1472Overall1544
SYD
ELO difference: -71 in favour of Roosters

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

962Forwards1048
SYD +86
947Backs1081
SYD +134
969Halves1043
SYD +74
989Hooker1015
SYD +26

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

NZL
Stat
SYD
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
21.6pts
Avg Score
36.4pts
22.6pts
Avg Conceded
14.0pts
-1.0pts
Avg Margin
22.4pts
1659.4m
Run Metres
1588.4m
3.8
Line Breaks
6.4
300.0
Tackles
300.0
12.0
Errors
12.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

61%

Roosters predicted to win by 3 points

Predicted total: 41 · Line: -2.8

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