NRL | Round 2

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PEN
Panthers
VS
CRO
Sharks
CARRINGTON PARK, BATHURST • SATURDAY 14 MAR, 7:35 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Panthers to win at 73% probability. The predicted margin of 9.7 was reasonable against the actual 20-point result. The model went 3/4 on this match. The 1-12 margin band call landed. The under 42.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Ashley Klein officiated this match (386 career games). The combined score of 32 points was 12 points below Ashley Klein's career average of 44. Panthers's victory aligns with Ashley Klein's historical trend, Panthers have a 51% win rate under this referee. Panthers's home victory fits Ashley Klein's profile, home teams win 60% of the time under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Panthers firmly in control (99%)
PAN26
99%80'1%
6SHA
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Sharks momentumMomentum -7Panthers momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
12%
82% none
PAN 12%No try 82%SHA 6%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

73%PanthersFavourite

Panthers

73%

Sharks

27%

AI Match Overview

Panthers are clear favourites here at 73%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Sharks. The model sees Panthers ahead on 2 of 7 key factors including Referee Tendency and Venue Advantage. The margin model predicts Panthers by 9.7 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

Panthers to Win @1.33

Winner ✓

Edge

+1.4%

Line / Spread

Panthers -8.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Panthers 1-12 @2.55

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 42.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Panthers
R2025-R27W
R2025-R28W
R2025-R29W
R2025-R30L
R2026-R1W

older → newer

30.0
Sharks
R2025-R27W
R2025-R28W
R2025-R29W
R2025-R30L
R2026-R1W
28.0

Avg Conceded

14.0

Panthers

12.0

Sharks

Avg Margin

16.0

Panthers

16.0

Sharks

Run Metres

1812

Panthers

1618

Sharks

Line Breaks

4.8

Panthers

4.2

Sharks

Referee Indicator

Favours Panthers

Ashley Klein

386 career games · since 2010

AI Analysis

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

Panthers
29W – 28L
51%
Sharks
25W – 32L
44%

Panthers hold a 7-point edge: 29W–28L (51%) vs Sharks's 25W–32L (44%). Home teams win 60% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg).

Avg Total

43.6 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

Panthers
+0.0
Sharks
+0.7

Ashley Klein averages just 8.9 penalties per game, well below average. He lets the game flow. Sharks get a +0.7 penalty advantage under Ashley Klein vs Panthers's +0.0.

H2H History (Last 5)Panthers lead 5-0
Mar 2025PEN 28 - 22 CRO
Oct 2024PEN 26 - 6 CRO
May 2024PEN 42 - 0 CRO
Aug 2023PEN 28 - 0 CRO
Jul 2022PEN 20 - 10 CRO
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

PEN
1603Overall1602
CRO
ELO difference: +1 in favour of Panthers

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1077Forwards1131
CRO +55
1121Backs1087
PEN +34
1068Halves1104
CRO +36
1066Hooker1115
CRO +49

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

PEN
Stat
CRO
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
30.0pts
Avg Score
28.0pts
14.0pts
Avg Conceded
12.0pts
16.0pts
Avg Margin
16.0pts
1812.0m
Run Metres
1617.8m
4.8
Line Breaks
4.2
338.2
Tackles
351.0
11.4
Errors
9.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

73%

Panthers predicted to win by 10 points

Predicted total: 41 · Line: +9.7

3/4 match predictions correct
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