NRL | Round 2

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SYD
Roosters
VS
SOU
Rabbitohs
ALLIANZ STADIUM, SYDNEY • FRIDAY 13 MAR, 8:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Roosters to win at 55% probability. The predicted margin of 2.3 was reasonable against the actual 8-point result. Total score prediction of 44 was close to the actual 44, within 0 points. 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

Adam Gee officiated this match (295 career games). The 44-point combined total was right in line with Adam Gee's career average of 43. Roosters's victory aligns with Adam Gee's historical trend, Roosters have a 65% win rate under this referee. Roosters's home victory fits Adam Gee's profile, home teams win 57% of the time under this referee. Adam Gee averaged 13.7 penalties per game heading in, a whistle-heavy referee profile. 69% of his career sin bins go against away teams, a statistically significant away-team bias.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Roosters firmly in control (99%)
ROO26
99%80'1%
18RAB
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Rabbitohs momentumMomentum -5Roosters momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
89% none
ROO 7%No try 89%RAB 4%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

55%RoostersFavourite

Roosters

55%

Rabbitohs

45%

AI Match Overview

Roosters hold the advantage at 55% win probability, though Rabbitohs are far from out of this at 45%. The model sees Roosters ahead on 6 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Roosters carry a 63-point ELO rating advantage (1521 vs 1458). Recent form favours Rabbitohs with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Roosters. The margin model predicts Roosters by 2.3 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

Roosters to Win @1.83

Winner ✓

Edge

+2.6%

Line / Spread

Roosters -1.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Roosters 1-12 @2.55

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 49.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Roosters
R2025-R25L
R2025-R26W
R2025-R27W
R2025-R28L
R2026-R1L

older → newer

22.8
Rabbitohs
R2025-R23W
R2025-R24W
R2025-R25W
R2025-R27L
R2026-R1W
25.2

Avg Conceded

21.6

Roosters

20.0

Rabbitohs

Avg Margin

1.2

Roosters

5.2

Rabbitohs

Run Metres

1566

Roosters

1694

Rabbitohs

Line Breaks

6.0

Roosters

5.2

Rabbitohs

Referee Indicator

Favours Roosters

Adam Gee

295 career games · since 2013

AI Analysis

Win rate when Adam Gee refs each team (vs any opponent)

Roosters
26W – 14L
65%
Rabbitohs
15W – 18L
45%

When Adam Gee officiates, Roosters have won 26 of 40 games (65%), significantly stronger than Rabbitohs's 15 from 33 (45%). Home teams win 57% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg).

Avg Total

42.8 pts

Home Win %

57%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

13.7

Sin Bins / Gm

0.24

SB Away %

69%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams6.3
vs Away Teams7.4

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Roosters
-1.4
Rabbitohs
-0.9

Adam Gee averages 13.7 penalties per game, above the league norm. Expect frequent stoppages. Penalises away teams more, 6.3 against home vs 7.4 against away. Rabbitohs get a +-0.9 penalty advantage under Adam Gee vs Roosters's -1.4. 69% of his 36 career sin bins go to away teams.

H2H History (Last 5)Roosters lead 4-1
Sep 2025SYD 36 - 6 SOU
Apr 2025SYD 14 - 20 SOU
Sep 2024SYD 36 - 28 SOU
Mar 2024SYD 48 - 6 SOU
Sep 2023SYD 26 - 12 SOU
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

SYD
1521Overall1458
SOU
ELO difference: +63 in favour of Roosters

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1036Forwards974
SYD +62
1003Backs975
SYD +28
1002Halves942
SYD +60
1044Hooker918
SYD +126

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

SYD
Stat
SOU
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
22.8pts
Avg Score
25.2pts
21.6pts
Avg Conceded
20.0pts
1.2pts
Avg Margin
5.2pts
1566.4m
Run Metres
1693.6m
6.0
Line Breaks
5.2
329.0
Tackles
309.2
14.6
Errors
8.4

🔑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%
Rabbitohs
6
Referee Tendency7.0%
Roosters
7
Venue Advantage7.0%
Roosters

Model Confidence

55%

Roosters predicted to win by 2 points

Predicted total: 44 · Line: +2.3

4/4 match predictions correct
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