NRL | Round 2

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BRI
Broncos
VS
PAR
Eels
SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE • THURSDAY 12 MAR, 8:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Eels defied the model's 67% prediction for Broncos, a notable upset. The margin model missed here, predicting 7.3 but the actual margin was 8 points. The game's 72 points came in 28 points higher than the predicted 44. The model went 1/4 on this match. The 1-12 margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Wyatt Raymond officiated this match (46 career games). The combined score of 72 points was 22 points above Wyatt Raymond's career average of 50. Eels bucked the trend, Broncos historically win 60% of games under Wyatt Raymond, but couldn't convert that edge today. Despite Wyatt Raymond's 61% career home-team win rate, the away side Eels prevailed.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Eels firmly in control (99%)
BRO32
1%80'99%
40EEL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Eels momentumMomentum -34Broncos momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
91% none
BRO 4%No try 91%EEL 5%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

67%BroncosFavourite

Broncos

67%

Eels

33%

AI Match Overview

Broncos are clear favourites here at 67%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Eels. The model sees Broncos ahead on 7 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Broncos carry a 98-point ELO rating advantage (1545 vs 1447). Recent form favours Broncos with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 3 for Eels. The margin model predicts Broncos by 7.3 points with a combined total of 44.

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

Broncos to Win @1.26

Lost ✗

Edge

-8.6%

Line / Spread

Eels +12.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Broncos 1-12 @2.55

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 48.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Broncos
R2025-R26W
R2025-R27W
R2025-R28W
R2025-R30W
R2026-R1L

older → newer

22.6
Eels
R2025-R24L
R2025-R25W
R2025-R26W
R2025-R27W
R2026-R1L
28.4

Avg Conceded

22.4

Broncos

22.8

Eels

Avg Margin

0.2

Broncos

5.6

Eels

Run Metres

1662

Broncos

1638

Eels

Line Breaks

4.6

Broncos

5.6

Eels

Referee Indicator

Favours Broncos

Wyatt Raymond

46 career games · since 2024

AI Analysis

Win rate when Wyatt Raymond refs each team (vs any opponent)

Broncos
3W – 2L
60%
Eels
4W – 5L
44%

When Wyatt Raymond officiates, Broncos have won 3 of 5 games (60%), significantly stronger than Eels's 4 from 9 (44%). Games average 49.9 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style. Home teams win 61% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg). Small sample (5 games for Broncos).

Avg Total

49.9 pts

Home Win %

61%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

9.7

Sin Bins / Gm

0.43

SB Away %

50%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams4.9
vs Away Teams4.9

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Broncos
-0.4
Eels
+1.2

Eels get a +1.2 penalty advantage under Wyatt Raymond vs Broncos's -0.4.

H2H History (Last 5)Broncos lead 4-1
Aug 2025BRI 20 - 22 PAR
Sep 2024BRI 30 - 24 PAR
May 2024BRI 30 - 14 PAR
Aug 2023BRI 54 - 10 PAR
Apr 2023BRI 26 - 16 PAR
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

BRI
1545Overall1447
PAR
ELO difference: +98 in favour of Broncos

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1051Forwards925
BRI +126
1083Backs918
BRI +166
1084Halves911
BRI +173
1064Hooker910
BRI +154

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

BRI
Stat
PAR
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
22.6pts
Avg Score
28.4pts
22.4pts
Avg Conceded
22.8pts
0.2pts
Avg Margin
5.6pts
1662.4m
Run Metres
1637.6m
4.6
Line Breaks
5.6
358.8
Tackles
335.4
12.2
Errors
11.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

67%

Broncos predicted to win by 7 points

Predicted total: 44 · Line: +7.3

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