NRL | Round 4

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GLD
Titans
VS
SGI
Dragons
CBUS SUPER STADIUM, GOLD COAST • SUNDAY 29 MAR, 6:15 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Titans to win at 51% probability. The predicted margin of 0.5 was reasonable against the actual 8-point result. Titans trailed 6–12 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 22–14. The model went 2/4 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

Liam Kennedy officiated this match (65 career games). The combined score of 36 points was 11 points below Liam Kennedy's career average of 47. Titans bucked the trend, Dragons historically win 73% of games under Liam Kennedy, but couldn't convert that edge today.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Titans firmly in control (99%)
TIT22
99%80'1%
14DRA
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Dragons momentumMomentum +8Titans momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
85% none
TIT 7%No try 85%DRA 8%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

51%TitansFavourite

Titans

51%

Dragons

49%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Titans a marginal 51% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. Dragons are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality, but Titans counter with Recent Win Rate and Referee Tendency which tips the scales. Dragons carry a 37-point ELO rating advantage (1332 vs 1295). Recent form favours Titans with 1 wins from their last 5 compared to 0 for Dragons.

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

Titans to Win @1.87

Winner ✓

Edge

-0.6%

Line / Spread

Dragons +0.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Dragons Draw @8.00

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 52.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Titans
R2025-R26L
R2025-R27W
R2026-R1L
R2026-R2L
R2026-R3L

older → newer

21.2
Dragons
R2025-R26L
R2025-R27L
R2026-R1L
R2026-R2L
R2026-R3L
19.6

Avg Conceded

32.4

Titans

34.2

Dragons

Avg Margin

-11.2

Titans

-14.6

Dragons

Run Metres

1498

Titans

1682

Dragons

Line Breaks

5.0

Titans

3.8

Dragons

Referee Indicator

Favours Dragons

Liam Kennedy

65 career games · since 2018

AI Analysis

Win rate when Liam Kennedy refs each team (vs any opponent)

Titans
3W – 11L
21%
Dragons
8W – 3L
73%

When Liam Kennedy officiates, Dragons have won 8 of 11 games (73%), significantly stronger than Titans's 3 from 14 (21%). Games average 46.6 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style.

Avg Total

46.6 pts

Home Win %

52%

Home Bias

Neutral

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

11.1

Sin Bins / Gm

0.40

SB Away %

58%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams5.2
vs Away Teams5.9

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Titans
+0.6
Dragons
-0.1

Penalises away teams more, 5.2 against home vs 5.9 against away. Titans get a +0.6 penalty advantage under Liam Kennedy vs Dragons's -0.1.

H2H History (Last 5)Dragons lead 4-1
Apr 2025GLD 16 - 38 SGI
Aug 2024GLD 16 - 32 SGI
Mar 2024GLD 4 - 28 SGI
Apr 2023GLD 20 - 18 SGI
Mar 2023GLD 18 - 32 SGI
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Dragons hold the ELO advantage (1332 vs 1295), but the market favours Titans (@1.87).

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

📊Team ELO Ratings

GLD
1295Overall1332
SGI
ELO difference: -37 in favour of Dragons

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

771Forwards869
SGI +98
763Backs792
SGI +30
759Halves849
SGI +90
810Hooker848
SGI +38

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

GLD
Stat
SGI
1.0
Wins (Last 5)
0.0
21.2pts
Avg Score
19.6pts
32.4pts
Avg Conceded
34.2pts
-11.2pts
Avg Margin
-14.6pts
1497.6m
Run Metres
1682.0m
5.0
Line Breaks
3.8
343.0
Tackles
393.6
12.4
Errors
9.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

51%

Titans predicted to win by 0 points

Predicted total: 46 · Line: -0.5

2/4 match predictions correct
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