NRL | Round 4

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CAN
Raiders
VS
CRO
Sharks
GIO STADIUM, CANBERRA • SUNDAY 29 MAR, 4:05 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Sharks defied the model's 56% prediction for Raiders, a notable result. The margin model missed here, predicting 1.3 but the actual margin was 12 points. The model went 1/4 on this match. The 1-12 margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Grant Atkins officiated this match (318 career games). The combined score of 56 points was 13 points above Grant Atkins's career average of 43. Sharks bucked the trend, Raiders historically win 58% of games under Grant Atkins, but couldn't convert that edge today. Grant Atkins averaged 14.4 penalties per game heading in, a whistle-heavy referee profile.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Sharks firmly in control (99%)
RAI22
1%80'99%
34SHA
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Sharks momentumMomentum -4Raiders momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
82% none
RAI 8%No try 82%SHA 10%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

56%RaidersFavourite

Raiders

56%

Sharks

44%

AI Match Overview

Raiders hold the advantage at 56% win probability, though Sharks are far from out of this at 44%. Sharks are stronger on paper across 5 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality, but Raiders counter with Referee Tendency and Venue Advantage which tips the scales. Sharks carry a 44-point ELO rating advantage (1513 vs 1469). Recent form favours Sharks with 2 wins from their last 5 compared to 1 for Raiders. The margin model predicts Raiders by 1.3 points with a combined total of 47.

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

Raiders to Win @1.80

Lost ✗

Edge

+2.5%

Line / Spread

Sharks +1.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Raiders 1-12 @2.55

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 47.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Raiders
R2025-R28L
R2025-R29L
R2026-R1W
R2026-R2L
R2026-R3L

older → newer

17.0
Sharks
R2025-R29W
R2025-R30L
R2026-R1W
R2026-R2L
R2026-R3L
22.4

Avg Conceded

28.6

Raiders

21.6

Sharks

Avg Margin

-11.6

Raiders

0.8

Sharks

Run Metres

1626

Raiders

1566

Sharks

Line Breaks

4.2

Raiders

4.2

Sharks

Referee Indicator

Favours Raiders

Grant Atkins

318 career games · since 2013

AI Analysis

Win rate when Grant Atkins refs each team (vs any opponent)

Raiders
28W – 20L
58%
Sharks
17W – 15L
53%

Raiders hold a 5-point edge: 28W–20L (58%) vs Sharks's 17W–15L (53%).

Avg Total

43.2 pts

Home Win %

54%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

14.4

Sin Bins / Gm

0.29

SB Away %

56%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams6.8
vs Away Teams7.6

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Raiders
-0.2
Sharks
-1.1

Grant Atkins averages 14.4 penalties per game, above the league norm. Expect frequent stoppages. Penalises away teams more, 6.8 against home vs 7.6 against away. Raiders get a +-0.2 penalty advantage under Grant Atkins vs Sharks's -1.1.

H2H History (Last 5)Sharks lead 4-1
Oct 2025CAN 12 - 32 CRO
Apr 2025CAN 24 - 20 CRO
Apr 2024CAN 0 - 40 CRO
Mar 2024CAN 22 - 36 CRO
Sep 2023CAN 6 - 24 CRO
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Sharks hold the ELO advantage (1513 vs 1469), but the market favours Raiders (@1.80).

The model sides with the market, other factors override the ELO gap.

📊Team ELO Ratings

CAN
1469Overall1513
CRO
ELO difference: -44 in favour of Sharks

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

982Forwards1046
CRO +64
981Backs973
Even
938Halves1014
CRO +77
949Hooker1006
CRO +57

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CAN
Stat
CRO
1.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
17.0pts
Avg Score
22.4pts
28.6pts
Avg Conceded
21.6pts
-11.6pts
Avg Margin
0.8pts
1626.0m
Run Metres
1566.0m
4.2
Line Breaks
4.2
382.4
Tackles
369.6
11.4
Errors
9.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

56%

Raiders predicted to win by 1 points

Predicted total: 47 · Line: +1.3

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