NRL | Round 2

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DOL
Dolphins
VS
GLD
Titans
SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE • SUNDAY 15 MAR, 6:15 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Dolphins to win at 64% probability. The margin model was sharp, predicting Dolphins by 7.7 vs the actual margin of 4 points. Dolphins trailed 0–8 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 18–14. A clean sweep, all 4 model picks hit for this match.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Liam Kennedy officiated this match (65 career games). The combined score of 32 points was 15 points below Liam Kennedy's career average of 47.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Dolphins firmly in control (99%)
DOL18
99%80'1%
14TIT
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Titans momentumMomentum +11Dolphins momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
89% none
DOL 5%No try 89%TIT 6%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

64%DolphinsFavourite

Dolphins

64%

Titans

36%

AI Match Overview

Dolphins hold the advantage at 64% win probability, though Titans are far from out of this at 36%. The model sees Dolphins ahead on 7 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Dolphins carry a 141-point ELO rating advantage (1477 vs 1336). Recent form favours Dolphins with 2 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Titans. The margin model predicts Dolphins by 7.7 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

Dolphins to Win @1.37

Winner ✓

Edge

-5.0%

Line / Spread

Titans +9.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Dolphins 1-12 @2.55

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 55.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Dolphins
R2025-R24L
R2025-R25L
R2025-R26W
R2025-R27W
R2026-R1L

older → newer

37.2
Titans
R2025-R24L
R2025-R25L
R2025-R26L
R2025-R27W
R2026-R1L
23.2

Avg Conceded

38.0

Dolphins

40.0

Titans

Avg Margin

-0.8

Dolphins

-16.8

Titans

Run Metres

1695

Dolphins

1522

Titans

Line Breaks

8.0

Dolphins

4.6

Titans

Referee Indicator

Balanced

Liam Kennedy

65 career games · since 2018

AI Analysis

Win rate when Liam Kennedy refs each team (vs any opponent)

Dolphins
1W – 4L
20%
Titans
3W – 11L
21%

Both sides have a similar record under Liam Kennedy, Dolphins 1W–4L (20%) and Titans 3W–11L (21%). Games average 46.6 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style. Small sample (5 games for Dolphins).

Avg Total

46.6 pts

Home Win %

52%

Home Bias

Neutral

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

11.1

Sin Bins / Gm

0.40

SB Away %

58%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams5.2
vs Away Teams5.9

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Dolphins
-0.4
Titans
+0.6

Penalises away teams more, 5.2 against home vs 5.9 against away. Titans get a +0.6 penalty advantage under Liam Kennedy vs Dolphins's -0.4.

H2H History (Last 5)Dolphins lead 4-1
Sep 2025DOL 36 - 30 GLD
Apr 2025DOL 36 - 10 GLD
Aug 2024DOL 14 - 21 GLD
Mar 2024DOL 30 - 14 GLD
Jul 2023DOL 23 - 21 GLD
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

DOL
1477Overall1336
GLD
ELO difference: +141 in favour of Dolphins

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

957Forwards846
DOL +111
949Backs821
DOL +128
949Halves808
DOL +141
1006Hooker804
DOL +202

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

DOL
Stat
GLD
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
1.0
37.2pts
Avg Score
23.2pts
38.0pts
Avg Conceded
40.0pts
-0.8pts
Avg Margin
-16.8pts
1694.8m
Run Metres
1522.2m
8.0
Line Breaks
4.6
323.2
Tackles
340.0
10.8
Errors
12.8

🔑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%
Dolphins
6
Referee Tendency7.0%
Dolphins
7
Venue Advantage7.0%
Dolphins

Model Confidence

64%

Dolphins predicted to win by 8 points

Predicted total: 45 · Line: +7.7

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