NRL | Round 2

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NZL
Warriors
VS
CAN
Raiders
GO MEDIA STADIUM, AUCKLAND • FRIDAY 13 MAR, 6:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Warriors to win at 57% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 0.2 but the actual margin was 34 points. Total score prediction of 44 was close to the actual 46, within 2 points. The model went 2/4 on this match. The under 46.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Peter Gough officiated this match (183 career games). The 46-point combined total was right in line with Peter Gough's career average of 44. Peter Gough averaged 13.1 penalties per game heading in, a whistle-heavy referee profile.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Warriors firmly in control (99%)
WAR40
99%80'1%
6RAI
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Raiders momentumMomentum +33Warriors momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
89% none
WAR 7%No try 89%RAI 4%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

57%WarriorsFavourite

Warriors

57%

Raiders

43%

AI Match Overview

Warriors hold the advantage at 57% win probability, though Raiders are far from out of this at 43%. Raiders are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality, but Warriors counter with Referee Tendency and Venue Advantage which tips the scales. Raiders carry a 42-point ELO rating advantage (1547 vs 1505).

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 @1.81

Winner ✓

Edge

+3.9%

Line / Spread

Raiders +1.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Warriors 1-12 @2.55

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 46.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Warriors
R2025-R25W
R2025-R26L
R2025-R27L
R2025-R28L
R2026-R1W

older → newer

26.0
Raiders
R2025-R26W
R2025-R27L
R2025-R28L
R2025-R29L
R2026-R1W
23.4

Avg Conceded

22.6

Warriors

32.2

Raiders

Avg Margin

3.4

Warriors

-8.8

Raiders

Run Metres

1718

Warriors

1528

Raiders

Line Breaks

5.2

Warriors

4.4

Raiders

Referee Indicator

Balanced

Peter Gough

183 career games · since 2016

AI Analysis

Win rate when Peter Gough refs each team (vs any opponent)

Warriors
12W – 11L
52%
Raiders
9W – 9L
50%

Both sides have a similar record under Peter Gough, Warriors 12W–11L (52%) and Raiders 9W–9L (50%).

Avg Total

44.2 pts

Home Win %

53%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

13.1

Sin Bins / Gm

0.43

SB Away %

60%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams6.1
vs Away Teams7

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Warriors
+0.1
Raiders
+0.7

Peter Gough averages 13.1 penalties per game, above the league norm. Expect frequent stoppages. Penalises away teams more, 6.1 against home vs 7 against away. Raiders get a +0.7 penalty advantage under Peter Gough vs Warriors's +0.1.

H2H History (Last 5)Raiders lead 3-2
May 2025NZL 10 - 16 CAN
Mar 2025NZL 8 - 30 CAN
Jul 2024NZL 18 - 20 CAN
Mar 2024NZL 18 - 10 CAN
Aug 2023NZL 21 - 20 CAN
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Raiders hold the ELO advantage (1547 vs 1505), but the market favours Warriors (@1.81).

The model sides with the market, other factors override the ELO gap.

📊Team ELO Ratings

NZL
1505Overall1547
CAN
ELO difference: -42 in favour of Raiders

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1013Forwards1074
CAN +60
1034Backs1033
Even
976Halves1037
CAN +61
1042Hooker1014
NZL +28

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

NZL
Stat
CAN
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
26.0pts
Avg Score
23.4pts
22.6pts
Avg Conceded
32.2pts
3.4pts
Avg Margin
-8.8pts
1717.8m
Run Metres
1528.0m
5.2
Line Breaks
4.4
332.2
Tackles
350.4
11.2
Errors
11.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

57%

Warriors predicted to win by 0 points

Predicted total: 44 · Line: +0.2

2/4 match predictions correct
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