NRL | Round 10

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SYD
Roosters
VS
GLD
Titans
POLYTEC STADIUM, GOSFORD • FRIDAY 8 MAY, 6:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Roosters to win at 81% probability. The margin model was sharp — predicting Roosters by 12.9 vs the actual margin of 16 points. Total score prediction of 45 was close to the actual 40 — within 5 points. Roosters led 10–6 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 16. The model went 7/17 on this match. The 1-12 margin band call landed. The under 55.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Peter Gough officiated this match (181 career games). The combined score of 40 points was 4 points below Peter Gough's career average of 44. Roosters's victory aligns with Peter Gough's historical trend — Roosters have a 47% 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

AI Win Probability

81%RoostersFavourite

Roosters

81%

Titans

19%

AI Match Overview

Roosters are clear favourites here at 81%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Titans. The model sees Roosters ahead on 7 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Roosters carry a 285-point ELO rating advantage (1627 vs 1341). Recent form favours Roosters with 5 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Titans. The margin model predicts Roosters by 12.9 points with a combined total of 45.

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 @1.13

Winner ✓

Edge

-3.4%

Line / Spread

Titans +18.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Roosters 1-12 @2.55

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 55.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Roosters
R4W
R6W
R7W
R8W
R9W

older → newer

41.0
Titans
R4W
R5L
R6W
R7L
R9L
23.6

Avg Conceded

20.4

Roosters

21.2

Titans

Avg Margin

20.6

Roosters

2.4

Titans

Run Metres

1823

Roosters

1785

Titans

Line Breaks

5.6

Roosters

5.0

Titans

Referee Indicator

Favours Roosters

Peter Gough

181 career games · since 2012

AI Analysis

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

Roosters
7W – 8L
47%
Titans
7W – 16L
30%

When Peter Gough officiates, Roosters have won 7 of 15 games (47%) — significantly stronger than Titans's 7 from 23 (30%).

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

Roosters
-0.2
Titans
+1.0

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. Titans get a +1.0 penalty advantage under Peter Gough vs Roosters's -0.2.

H2H History (Last 5)Roosters lead 4-1
Mar 2025SYD 12 - 30 GLD
Sep 2024SYD 48 - 22 GLD
Aug 2023SYD 36 - 18 GLD
May 2022SYD 44 - 16 GLD
Sep 2021SYD 25 - 24 GLD
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

SYD
1627Overall1341
GLD
ELO difference: +285 in favour of Roosters

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1107Forwards822
SYD +285
1152Backs875
SYD +277
1156Halves877
SYD +279
1110Hooker827
SYD +282

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

SYD
Stat
GLD
5.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
41.0pts
Avg Score
23.6pts
20.4pts
Avg Conceded
21.2pts
20.6pts
Avg Margin
2.4pts
1823.4m
Run Metres
1785.4m
5.6
Line Breaks
5.0
293.0
Tackles
337.0
12.0
Errors
12.6

🔑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%
Roosters
7
Venue Advantage7.0%
Roosters

Model Confidence

81%

Roosters predicted to win by 13 points

Predicted total: 45 · Line: +12.9

3/4 match predictions correct4/13 scorer picks correct
Scorer Markets

Anytime Try Scorer

Model probability vs Sportsbet overlay, ranked by edge.

8 Plays
Jojo FifitaTitans
backFair 1.622+ 25%
$2.95
+27.7% edge
Model
62%
Market
34%
Confidence
62%
Phillip SamiTitans
backFair 1.622+ 25%
$2.07
+13.5% edge
Model
62%
Market
48%
Confidence
62%
Daniel TupouRoosters
backFair 1.342+ 40%
$1.48
+7.1% edge
Model
75%
Market
68%
Confidence
75%
Robert ToiaRoosters
backFair 1.832+ 19%
$1.98
+4.1% edge
Model
55%
Market
51%
Confidence
55%
AJ BrimsonTitans
backFair 2.972+ 6%
$3.10
+1.5% edge
Model
34%
Market
32%
Confidence
34%
Hugo SavalaRoosters
backFair 2.232+ 12%
$1.97
-6.0% edge
Model
45%
Market
51%
Confidence
45%
Jensen TaumoepeauTitans
backFair 3.112+ 6%
$2.30
-11.3% edge
Model
32%
Market
43%
Confidence
32%
James TedescoRoosters
backFair 2.332+ 11%
$1.54
-21.9% edge
Model
43%
Market
65%
Confidence
43%
Scorer Markets

First Try Scorer

Team-normalised first-try share using the current lineups and opposition defence profile.

5 Plays
Jojo FifitaTitans
backFair 5.012+ 25%
$15.00
+13.3% edge
Model
20%
Market
7%
Confidence
20%
Phillip SamiTitans
backFair 4.992+ 25%
$13.00
+12.3% edge
Model
20%
Market
8%
Confidence
20%
Daniel TupouRoosters
backFair 5.512+ 40%
$7.50
+4.8% edge
Model
18%
Market
13%
Confidence
18%
AJ BrimsonTitans
backFair 11.662+ 6%
$15.00
+1.9% edge
Model
9%
Market
7%
Confidence
9%
Robert ToiaRoosters
backFair 9.582+ 19%
$11.00
+1.4% edge
Model
10%
Market
9%
Confidence
10%