NRL | Round 11

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NZL
Warriors
VS
BRI
Broncos
SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE • SUNDAY 17 MAY, 4:05 PM

AI Win Probability

66%WarriorsFavourite

Warriors

66%

Broncos

34%

AI Match Overview

Warriors are clear favourites here at 66%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Broncos. The model sees Warriors ahead on 6 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Warriors carry a 77-point ELO rating advantage (1595 vs 1518). The margin model predicts Warriors by 5.2 points with a combined total of 43.

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

Warriors to Win @1.69

Edge

+9.6%

Line / Spread

Warriors -2.5 @1.91

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Warriors 1-12 @2.55

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 51.5 @1.91

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Warriors
W
W
W
L
L
24.4
Broncos
W
W
W
L
L
26.8

Avg Conceded

24.0

Warriors

23.4

Broncos

Avg Margin

0.4

Warriors

3.4

Broncos

Run Metres

1601

Warriors

1515

Broncos

Line Breaks

5.6

Warriors

4.6

Broncos

Referee Indicator

Favours Broncos

Ashley Klein

385 career games · since 2012

AI Analysis

Win rate when Ashley Klein refs each team (vs any opponent)

Warriors
12W – 22L
35%
Broncos
29W – 21L
58%

When Ashley Klein officiates, Broncos have won 29 of 50 games (58%) — significantly stronger than Warriors's 12 from 34 (35%). Home teams win 60% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg).

Avg Total

43.5 pts

Home Win %

60%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

8.9

Sin Bins / Gm

0.16

SB Away %

42%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams4.3
vs Away Teams4.6

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Warriors
-0.3
Broncos
-0.3

Ashley Klein averages just 8.9 penalties per game — well below average. He lets the game flow.

H2H History (Last 5)Broncos lead 3-2
Jul 2025NZL 12 - 26 BRI
Apr 2025NZL 20 - 18 BRI
Jul 2024NZL 32 - 16 BRI
Oct 2023NZL 12 - 42 BRI
Jun 2023NZL 22 - 26 BRI
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

NZL
1595Overall1518
BRI
ELO difference: +77 in favour of Warriors

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1102Forwards1036
NZL +66
1083Backs999
NZL +85
1088Halves996
NZL +92
1122Hooker1009
NZL +112

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

NZL
Stat
BRI
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
24.4pts
Avg Score
26.8pts
24.0pts
Avg Conceded
23.4pts
0.4pts
Avg Margin
3.4pts
1601.2m
Run Metres
1515.0m
5.6
Line Breaks
4.6
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%
Warriors
2
Forward Pack12.0%
Warriors
3
Backline Quality10.0%
Warriors
4
Halves Control9.0%
Warriors
5
Recent Win Rate9.0%
6
Referee Tendency7.0%
Warriors
7
Venue Advantage7.0%
Warriors

Model Confidence

66%

Warriors predicted to win by 5 points

Predicted total: 43 · Line: +5.2

Scorer Markets

Anytime Try Scorer

Model probability vs Sportsbet overlay, ranked by edge.

8 Plays
Dallin Watene-ZelezniakWarriors
backFair 1.362+ 38%
$1.69
+14.1% edge
Model
73%
Market
59%
Confidence
73%
Alofiana Khan-PereiraWarriors
backFair 1.462+ 32%
$1.65
+7.7% edge
Model
68%
Market
61%
Confidence
68%
Leka HalasimaWarriors
forwardFair 2.512+ 9%
$2.40
-1.9% edge
Model
40%
Market
42%
Confidence
40%
Reece WalshBroncos
backFair 2.012+ 15%
$1.85
-4.3% edge
Model
50%
Market
54%
Confidence
50%
Jesse ArtharsBroncos
backFair 3.302+ 5%
$2.80
-5.4% edge
Model
30%
Market
36%
Confidence
30%
Adam PompeyWarriors
backFair 3.362+ 5%
$2.85
-5.4% edge
Model
30%
Market
35%
Confidence
30%
Gehamat ShibasakiBroncos
backFair 3.732+ 4%
$2.75
-9.6% edge
Model
27%
Market
36%
Confidence
27%
Josiah KarapaniBroncos
backFair 2.642+ 8%
$1.99
-12.3% edge
Model
38%
Market
50%
Confidence
38%
Scorer Markets

First Try Scorer

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

5 Plays
Dallin Watene-ZelezniakWarriors
backFair 4.312+ 38%
$8.50
+11.4% edge
Model
23%
Market
12%
Confidence
23%
Alofiana Khan-PereiraWarriors
backFair 4.952+ 32%
$8.50
+8.4% edge
Model
20%
Market
12%
Confidence
20%
Reece WalshBroncos
backFair 5.912+ 15%
$10.00
+6.9% edge
Model
17%
Market
10%
Confidence
17%
Josiah KarapaniBroncos
backFair 8.532+ 8%
$10.00
+1.7% edge
Model
12%
Market
10%
Confidence
12%
Jesse ArtharsBroncos
backFair 11.272+ 5%
$14.00
+1.7% edge
Model
9%
Market
7%
Confidence
9%