# Sharks v Knights — NRL Round 20 2026 AI Prediction by Alphr

## Who will win Sharks v Knights?

Alphr's NRL model rates Sharks a narrow 50% favourite over Knights in Round 20 — effectively a coin-flip. **Confidence: Low.** Knights are stronger on paper, but Halves Control and Venue Advantage tip the model to Sharks.

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### Sharks v Knights
Fri, 17 July, 06:00 pm AEST · Ocean Protect Stadium · Round 20

### Match Overview

Line ball between Sharks and Knights. The model can't split them, landing on Sharks at 50%. The heaviest factor is the ratings gap: Knights sit 33 ELO points clear, 1547 to 1513. Form leans Knights's way — 3 from their last 5, against 2 for Sharks.

On paper Knights shade it, ahead on 4 of 7 factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. The model still sides with Sharks, which says Halves Control and Venue Advantage carry the most weight. Coin-flip on the win, so the value is where this one gets settled.

### Recent Form (Last 5)

| Sharks | Stat | Knights |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | Wins (Last 5) | 3.0 |
| 19.6pts | Avg Score | 27.4pts |
| 26.8pts | Avg Conceded | 19.2pts |
| -7.2pts | Avg Margin | 8.2pts |
| 1733.8m | Run Metres | 1706.2m |
| 5.2 | Line Breaks | 4.8 |
| 363.2 | Tackles | 394.0 |
| 10.4 | Errors | 11.8 |

### Form & History

| Team | Last 5 | Avg Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Sharks | 2W–3L | 19.6 |
| Knights | 3W–2L | 27.4 |

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Last updated: 2026-07-12 12:38 UTC