NRL | Round 4

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CBY
Bulldogs
VS
NEW
Knights
ACCOR STADIUM, SYDNEY • SATURDAY 28 MAR, 3:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Knights defied the model's 62% prediction for Bulldogs, a notable upset. The margin model missed here, predicting 5.1 but the actual margin was 8 points. The model went 2/4 on this match. The 1-12 margin band call landed. The under 47.5 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 combined score of 40 points was 4 points below Peter Gough's career average of 44. Knights's victory aligns with Peter Gough's historical trend, Knights have a 60% 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', Knights firmly in control (99%)
BUL16
1%80'99%
24KNI
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Knights momentumMomentum -0Bulldogs momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
87% none
BUL 8%No try 87%KNI 5%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

62%BulldogsFavourite

Bulldogs

62%

Knights

38%

AI Match Overview

Bulldogs hold the advantage at 62% win probability, though Knights are far from out of this at 38%. The model sees Bulldogs ahead on 6 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Bulldogs carry a 99-point ELO rating advantage (1509 vs 1410). The margin model predicts Bulldogs by 5.1 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

Bulldogs to Win @1.24

Lost ✗

Edge

-14.3%

Line / Spread

Knights +12.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Bulldogs 1-12 @2.55

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 47.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Bulldogs
R2025-R27L
R2025-R28L
R2025-R29L
R2026-R1W
R2026-R3W

older → newer

15.8
Knights
R2025-R26L
R2025-R27L
R2026-R1W
R2026-R2W
R2026-R3L
20.4

Avg Conceded

24.0

Bulldogs

35.6

Knights

Avg Margin

-8.2

Bulldogs

-15.2

Knights

Run Metres

1741

Bulldogs

1516

Knights

Line Breaks

4.0

Bulldogs

3.8

Knights

Referee Indicator

Favours Knights

Peter Gough

183 career games · since 2016

AI Analysis

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

Bulldogs
10W – 19L
34%
Knights
15W – 10L
60%

When Peter Gough officiates, Knights have won 15 of 25 games (60%), significantly stronger than Bulldogs's 10 from 29 (34%).

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

Bulldogs
-0.6
Knights
+0.2

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. Knights get a +0.2 penalty advantage under Peter Gough vs Bulldogs's -0.6.

H2H History (Last 5)Bulldogs lead 3-2
Apr 2025CBY 20 - 0 NEW
Jun 2024CBY 32 - 2 NEW
Apr 2024CBY 36 - 12 NEW
Aug 2023CBY 6 - 42 NEW
Jul 2023CBY 0 - 66 NEW
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CBY
1509Overall1410
NEW
ELO difference: +99 in favour of Bulldogs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1007Forwards895
CBY +112
1013Backs926
CBY +87
993Halves911
CBY +82
973Hooker887
CBY +85

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CBY
Stat
NEW
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
15.8pts
Avg Score
20.4pts
24.0pts
Avg Conceded
35.6pts
-8.2pts
Avg Margin
-15.2pts
1741.0m
Run Metres
1516.0m
4.0
Line Breaks
3.8
386.8
Tackles
344.2
10.0
Errors
10.6

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

62%

Bulldogs predicted to win by 5 points

Predicted total: 46 · Line: +5.1

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