NRL | Round 3

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NQL
Cowboys
VS
GLD
Titans
QUEENSLAND COUNTRY BANK STADIUM, TOWNSVILLE • SUNDAY 22 MAR, 6:15 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Cowboys to win at 60% probability. The predicted margin of 5.2 was reasonable against the actual 14-point result. Total score prediction of 45 was close to the actual 46, within 1 points. The model went 3/4 on this match. The 1-12 margin band call landed. The under 57.5 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. Cowboys's victory aligns with Peter Gough's historical trend, Cowboys have a 65% win rate under this referee. 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', Cowboys firmly in control (99%)
COW30
99%80'1%
16TIT
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Titans momentumMomentum -7Cowboys momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
81% none
COW 9%No try 81%TIT 10%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

60%CowboysFavourite

Cowboys

60%

Titans

40%

AI Match Overview

Cowboys hold the advantage at 60% win probability, though Titans are far from out of this at 40%. The model sees Cowboys ahead on 7 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Cowboys carry a 42-point ELO rating advantage (1364 vs 1322). Recent form favours Cowboys with 2 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Titans. The margin model predicts Cowboys by 5.2 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

Cowboys to Win @1.60

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.8%

Line / Spread

Cowboys -4.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Cowboys 1-12 @2.55

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 57.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Cowboys
R2025-R24W
R2025-R25W
R2025-R26L
R2026-R1L
R2026-R2L

older → newer

27.2
Titans
R2025-R25L
R2025-R26L
R2025-R27W
R2026-R1L
R2026-R2L
21.6

Avg Conceded

28.4

Cowboys

32.8

Titans

Avg Margin

-1.2

Cowboys

-11.2

Titans

Run Metres

1759

Cowboys

1498

Titans

Line Breaks

4.0

Cowboys

4.4

Titans

Referee Indicator

Favours Cowboys

Peter Gough

183 career games · since 2016

AI Analysis

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

Cowboys
17W – 9L
65%
Titans
7W – 17L
29%

When Peter Gough officiates, Cowboys have won 17 of 26 games (65%), significantly stronger than Titans's 7 from 24 (29%).

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

Cowboys
-0.5
Titans
+1.0

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. Titans get a +1.0 penalty advantage under Peter Gough vs Cowboys's -0.5.

H2H History (Last 5)Cowboys lead 3-2
Jul 2025NQL 30 - 24 GLD
Apr 2025NQL 50 - 18 GLD
May 2024NQL 18 - 20 GLD
Apr 2024NQL 35 - 22 GLD
Aug 2023NQL 13 - 22 GLD
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

NQL
1364Overall1322
GLD
ELO difference: +42 in favour of Cowboys

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

847Forwards796
NQL +51
866Backs834
NQL +32
899Halves859
NQL +40
829Hooker793
NQL +35

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

NQL
Stat
GLD
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
1.0
27.2pts
Avg Score
21.6pts
28.4pts
Avg Conceded
32.8pts
-1.2pts
Avg Margin
-11.2pts
1759.0m
Run Metres
1498.4m
4.0
Line Breaks
4.4
327.4
Tackles
338.4
14.2
Errors
12.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

60%

Cowboys predicted to win by 5 points

Predicted total: 45 · Line: +5.2

3/4 match predictions correct
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