NRL | Round 3

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PAR
Eels
VS
SGI
Dragons
COMMBANK STADIUM, SYDNEY • SUNDAY 22 MAR, 4:05 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Eels to win at 61% probability. The predicted margin of 5.5 was reasonable against the actual 10-point result. Total score prediction of 45 was close to the actual 50, within 6 points. The model went 3/4 on this match. The under 52.5 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 50 points was 6 points above Ashley Klein's career average of 44. Eels'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', Eels firmly in control (99%)
EEL30
99%80'1%
20DRA
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Dragons momentumMomentum +1Eels momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
86% none
EEL 7%No try 86%DRA 7%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

61%EelsFavourite

Eels

61%

Dragons

39%

AI Match Overview

Eels hold the advantage at 61% win probability, though Dragons are far from out of this at 39%. The model sees Eels ahead on 7 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Eels carry a 131-point ELO rating advantage (1481 vs 1350). Recent form favours Eels with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 0 for Dragons. The margin model predicts Eels by 5.5 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

Eels to Win @1.45

Winner ✓

Edge

-4.7%

Line / Spread

Dragons +6.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Eels 1-12 @2.55

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 52.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Eels
R2025-R25W
R2025-R26W
R2025-R27W
R2026-R1L
R2026-R2W

older → newer

33.2
Dragons
R2025-R25L
R2025-R26L
R2025-R27L
R2026-R1L
R2026-R2L
15.6

Avg Conceded

25.2

Eels

36.2

Dragons

Avg Margin

8.0

Eels

-20.6

Dragons

Run Metres

1591

Eels

1588

Dragons

Line Breaks

4.6

Eels

3.0

Dragons

Referee Indicator

Balanced

Ashley Klein

386 career games · since 2010

AI Analysis

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

Eels
28W – 31L
47%
Dragons
18W – 22L
45%

Both sides have a similar record under Ashley Klein, Eels 28W–31L (47%) and Dragons 18W–22L (45%). 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

Eels
-0.5
Dragons
+0.7

Ashley Klein averages just 8.9 penalties per game, well below average. He lets the game flow. Dragons get a +0.7 penalty advantage under Ashley Klein vs Eels's -0.5.

H2H History (Last 5)Eels lead 4-1
Jul 2025PAR 20 - 34 SGI
Apr 2025PAR 23 - 22 SGI
Sep 2024PAR 44 - 40 SGI
Aug 2023PAR 26 - 20 SGI
Mar 2022PAR 48 - 14 SGI
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

PAR
1481Overall1350
SGI
ELO difference: +131 in favour of Eels

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

991Forwards860
PAR +131
958Backs812
PAR +147
985Halves841
PAR +144
1010Hooker866
PAR +144

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

PAR
Stat
SGI
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
0.0
33.2pts
Avg Score
15.6pts
25.2pts
Avg Conceded
36.2pts
8.0pts
Avg Margin
-20.6pts
1591.2m
Run Metres
1587.8m
4.6
Line Breaks
3.0
319.2
Tackles
404.2
9.8
Errors
9.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

61%

Eels predicted to win by 6 points

Predicted total: 45 · Line: +5.5

3/4 match predictions correct
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