NRL | Round 4

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BRI
Broncos
VS
DOL
Dolphins
SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE • FRIDAY 27 MAR, 8:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Broncos to win at 56% probability. The predicted margin of 2.9 was reasonable against the actual 14-point result. Broncos led 10–6 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 14. The model went 2/4 on this match. The under 51.5 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 38 points was 6 points below Ashley Klein's career average of 44. Broncos's victory aligns with Ashley Klein's historical trend, Broncos have a 57% win rate under this referee. Broncos'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', Broncos firmly in control (99%)
BRO26
99%80'1%
12DOL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Dolphins momentumMomentum +4Broncos momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
85% none
BRO 8%No try 85%DOL 7%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

56%BroncosFavourite

Broncos

56%

Dolphins

44%

AI Match Overview

Broncos hold the advantage at 56% win probability, though Dolphins are far from out of this at 44%. The model sees Broncos ahead on 2 of 7 key factors including Referee Tendency and Venue Advantage. Recent form favours Dolphins with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 3 for Broncos. The margin model predicts Broncos by 2.9 points with a combined total of 46.

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

Broncos to Win @1.64

Winner ✓

Edge

-1.8%

Line / Spread

Dolphins +3.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Broncos 1-12 @2.55

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 51.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Broncos
R2025-R28W
R2025-R30W
R2026-R1L
R2026-R2L
R2026-R3W

older → newer

19.0
Dolphins
R2025-R26W
R2025-R27W
R2026-R1L
R2026-R2W
R2026-R3W
36.8

Avg Conceded

24.4

Broncos

23.6

Dolphins

Avg Margin

-5.4

Broncos

13.2

Dolphins

Run Metres

1672

Broncos

1814

Dolphins

Line Breaks

3.2

Broncos

7.0

Dolphins

Referee Indicator

Favours Broncos

Ashley Klein

386 career games · since 2010

AI Analysis

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

Broncos
29W – 22L
57%
Dolphins
3W – 5L
38%

When Ashley Klein officiates, Broncos have won 29 of 51 games (57%), significantly stronger than Dolphins's 3 from 8 (38%). 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

Broncos
-0.3
Dolphins
+0.0

Ashley Klein averages just 8.9 penalties per game, well below average. He lets the game flow.

H2H History (Last 5)Broncos lead 4-1
Aug 2025BRI 38 - 28 DOL
Mar 2025BRI 20 - 12 DOL
Sep 2024BRI 6 - 40 DOL
Apr 2024BRI 28 - 14 DOL
Jul 2023BRI 24 - 16 DOL
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

BRI
1543Overall1542
DOL
ELO difference: +1 in favour of Broncos

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1043Forwards1047
Even
1059Backs1079
DOL +20
1032Halves1014
BRI +19
1042Hooker1041
Even

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

BRI
Stat
DOL
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
19.0pts
Avg Score
36.8pts
24.4pts
Avg Conceded
23.6pts
-5.4pts
Avg Margin
13.2pts
1671.6m
Run Metres
1814.4m
3.2
Line Breaks
7.0
357.8
Tackles
344.6
12.6
Errors
11.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

56%

Broncos predicted to win by 3 points

Predicted total: 46 · Line: +2.9

2/4 match predictions correct
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