NRL | Round 5

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DOL
Dolphins
VS
MAN
Sea Eagles
KAYO STADIUM, REDCLIFFE • THURSDAY 2 APR, 8:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Sea Eagles defied the model's 60% prediction for Dolphins, a notable upset. The margin model missed here, predicting 6.8 but the actual margin was 34 points. The game's 70 points came in 24 points higher than the predicted 46. The model went 8/17 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 (312 career games). The combined score of 70 points was 27 points above Grant Atkins's career average of 43. Despite Grant Atkins's 55% career home-team win rate, the away side Sea Eagles prevailed. 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', Sea Eagles firmly in control (99%)
DOL18
1%80'99%
52SEA
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Sea Eagles momentumMomentum +20Dolphins momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
83% none
DOL 9%No try 83%SEA 8%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

60%DolphinsFavourite

Dolphins

60%

Sea Eagles

40%

AI Match Overview

Dolphins hold the advantage at 60% win probability, though Sea Eagles are far from out of this at 40%. Sea Eagles are stronger on paper across 4 of 7 key factors, including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality, but Dolphins counter with Recent Win Rate and Referee Tendency which tips the scales. Recent form favours Dolphins with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Sea Eagles. The margin model predicts Dolphins by 6.8 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

Dolphins to Win @1.35

Lost ✗

Edge

-10.4%

Line / Spread

Sea Eagles +10.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Dolphins 1-12 @2.55

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 50.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Dolphins
R2025-R27W
R2026-R1L
R2026-R2W
R2026-R3W
R2026-R4L

older → newer

32.0
Sea Eagles
R2025-R26W
R2025-R27W
R2026-R1L
R2026-R2L
R2026-R4L
25.4

Avg Conceded

22.8

Dolphins

29.6

Sea Eagles

Avg Margin

9.2

Dolphins

-4.2

Sea Eagles

Run Metres

1891

Dolphins

1673

Sea Eagles

Line Breaks

6.0

Dolphins

5.0

Sea Eagles

Referee Indicator

Balanced

Grant Atkins

312 career games · since 2012

AI Analysis

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

Dolphins
5W – 5L
50%
Sea Eagles
19W – 17L
53%

Both sides have a similar record under Grant Atkins, Dolphins 5W–5L (50%) and Sea Eagles 19W–17L (53%). Home teams win 55% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg).

Avg Total

42.9 pts

Home Win %

55%

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

Dolphins
+0.0
Sea Eagles
-0.6

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. Dolphins get a +0.0 penalty advantage under Grant Atkins vs Sea Eagles's -0.6.

H2H History (Last 3)Sea Eagles lead 2-1
Sep 2025DOL 30 - 58 MAN
May 2024DOL 30 - 24 MAN
Jun 2023DOL 18 - 58 MAN
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Sea Eagles hold the ELO advantage (1459 vs 1447), but the market favours Dolphins (@1.35).

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

📊Team ELO Ratings

DOL
1447Overall1459
MAN
ELO difference: -12 in favour of Sea Eagles

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

956Forwards962
Even
953Backs958
Even
945Halves962
MAN +17
959Hooker997
MAN +38

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

DOL
Stat
MAN
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
32.0pts
Avg Score
25.4pts
22.8pts
Avg Conceded
29.6pts
9.2pts
Avg Margin
-4.2pts
1891.2m
Run Metres
1673.2m
6.0
Line Breaks
5.0
347.0
Tackles
342.2
12.2
Errors
12.8

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

60%

Dolphins predicted to win by 7 points

Predicted total: 46 · Line: +6.8

1/4 match predictions correct7/13 scorer picks correct
Scorer Markets

Anytime Try Scorer

Model probability vs Sportsbet overlay, ranked by edge.

8 Plays
Haumole Olakau'atuSea Eagles
forwardFair 1.342+ 40%
$3.15
+42.8% edge
Model
75%
Market
32%
Confidence
75%
Tolutau KoulaSea Eagles
backFair 1.202+ 54%
$2.15
+36.9% edge
Model
83%
Market
47%
Confidence
83%
Lehi HopoateSea Eagles
backFair 1.472+ 32%
$2.30
+24.6% edge
Model
68%
Market
43%
Confidence
68%
Tom TrbojevicSea Eagles
backFair 1.522+ 29%
$1.95
+14.4% edge
Model
66%
Market
51%
Confidence
66%
Hamiso Tabuai-FidowDolphins
backFair 1.362+ 39%
$1.52
+8.0% edge
Model
74%
Market
66%
Confidence
74%
Herbie FarnworthDolphins
backFair 1.902+ 17%
$2.05
+3.8% edge
Model
53%
Market
49%
Confidence
53%
Jake AverilloDolphins
backFair 1.832+ 19%
$1.96
+3.5% edge
Model
55%
Market
51%
Confidence
55%
Clayton FaulaloSea Eagles
backFair 4.122+ 3%
$2.35
-18.3% edge
Model
24%
Market
43%
Confidence
24%
Scorer Markets

First Try Scorer

Team-normalised first-try share using the current lineups and opposition defence profile.

5 Plays
Tolutau KoulaSea Eagles
backFair 5.712+ 54%
$12.00
+9.2% edge
Model
18%
Market
8%
Confidence
18%
Haumole Olakau'atuSea Eagles
forwardFair 7.502+ 40%
$15.00
+6.7% edge
Model
13%
Market
7%
Confidence
13%
Lehi HopoateSea Eagles
backFair 8.972+ 32%
$13.00
+3.5% edge
Model
11%
Market
8%
Confidence
11%
Hamiso Tabuai-FidowDolphins
backFair 6.572+ 39%
$7.50
+1.9% edge
Model
15%
Market
13%
Confidence
15%
Tom TrbojevicSea Eagles
backFair 9.572+ 29%
$10.00
+0.4% edge
Model
10%
Market
10%
Confidence
10%