NRL | Round 5

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GLD
Titans
VS
BRI
Broncos
CBUS SUPER STADIUM, GOLD COAST • SATURDAY 4 APR, 7:35 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Broncos to win at 63% probability. The predicted margin of 8.0 was reasonable against the actual 14-point result. Broncos led 6–8 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 14. The model went 6/17 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

Gerard Sutton officiated this match (360 career games). The 38-point combined total was right in line with Gerard Sutton's career average of 42. Broncos's victory aligns with Gerard Sutton's historical trend, Broncos have a 60% win rate under this referee. Despite Gerard Sutton's 56% career home-team win rate, the away side Broncos prevailed. 61% of his career sin bins go against away teams, a statistically significant away-team bias.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Broncos firmly in control (99%)
TIT12
1%80'99%
26BRO
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Broncos momentumMomentum +27Titans momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
91% none
TIT 4%No try 91%BRO 5%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

63%BroncosFavourite

Titans

37%

Broncos

63%

AI Match Overview

Broncos hold the advantage at 63% win probability, though Titans are far from out of this at 37%. The model sees Broncos ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Broncos carry a 250-point ELO rating advantage (1573 vs 1323). Recent form favours Broncos with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Titans. The margin model predicts Broncos by 8.0 points with a combined total of 52.

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 @1.22

Winner ✓

Edge

-14.9%

Line / Spread

Titans +12.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Broncos 1-12 @2.55

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 52.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Titans
R2025-R27W
R2026-R1L
R2026-R2L
R2026-R3L
R2026-R4W

older → newer

19.6
Broncos
R2025-R30W
R2026-R1L
R2026-R2L
R2026-R3W
R2026-R4W
18.4

Avg Conceded

28.0

Titans

21.2

Broncos

Avg Margin

-8.4

Titans

-2.8

Broncos

Run Metres

1504

Titans

1600

Broncos

Line Breaks

4.6

Titans

2.8

Broncos

Referee Indicator

Favours Broncos

Gerard Sutton

360 career games · since 2012

AI Analysis

Win rate when Gerard Sutton refs each team (vs any opponent)

Titans
8W – 14L
36%
Broncos
34W – 23L
60%

When Gerard Sutton officiates, Broncos have won 34 of 57 games (60%), significantly stronger than Titans's 8 from 22 (36%). Home teams win 56% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg).

Avg Total

41.9 pts

Home Win %

56%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

11.8

Sin Bins / Gm

0.12

SB Away %

61%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams5.7
vs Away Teams6.1

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Titans
-1.0
Broncos
+0.2

Broncos get a +0.2 penalty advantage under Gerard Sutton vs Titans's -1.0. 61% of his 18 career sin bins go to away teams.

H2H History (Last 5)Titans lead 3-2
Jul 2025GLD 14 - 26 BRI
Jun 2025GLD 14 - 44 BRI
Aug 2024GLD 46 - 18 BRI
May 2024GLD 36 - 34 BRI
Jul 2023GLD 18 - 12 BRI
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

GLD
1323Overall1573
BRI
ELO difference: -250 in favour of Broncos

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

785Forwards1102
BRI +317
812Backs1061
BRI +249
831Halves1084
BRI +253
855Hooker1101
BRI +247

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

GLD
Stat
BRI
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
19.6pts
Avg Score
18.4pts
28.0pts
Avg Conceded
21.2pts
-8.4pts
Avg Margin
-2.8pts
1503.6m
Run Metres
1600.0m
4.6
Line Breaks
2.8
347.0
Tackles
358.6
12.2
Errors
12.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

63%

Broncos predicted to win by 8 points

Predicted total: 52 · Line: -8.0

2/4 match predictions correct4/13 scorer picks correct
Scorer Markets

Anytime Try Scorer

Model probability vs Sportsbet overlay, ranked by edge.

8 Plays
Gehamat ShibasakiBroncos
backFair 1.392+ 36%
$2.02
+22.3% edge
Model
72%
Market
50%
Confidence
72%
Phillip SamiTitans
backFair 1.512+ 30%
$2.10
+18.7% edge
Model
66%
Market
48%
Confidence
66%
AJ BrimsonTitans
backFair 2.052+ 15%
$3.20
+17.5% edge
Model
49%
Market
31%
Confidence
49%
Kotoni StaggsBroncos
backFair 1.402+ 36%
$1.78
+15.2% edge
Model
71%
Market
56%
Confidence
71%
Reece WalshBroncos
backFair 1.292+ 44%
$1.51
+11.2% edge
Model
77%
Market
66%
Confidence
77%
Deine MarinerBroncos
backFair 1.582+ 26%
$1.59
+0.2% edge
Model
63%
Market
63%
Confidence
63%
Jayden CampbellTitans
halfFair 3.402+ 5%
$2.95
-4.5% edge
Model
29%
Market
34%
Confidence
29%
Jojo FifitaTitans
backFair 3.322+ 5%
$2.85
-5.0% edge
Model
30%
Market
35%
Confidence
30%
Scorer Markets

First Try Scorer

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

5 Plays
Phillip SamiTitans
backFair 4.672+ 30%
$13.00
+13.7% edge
Model
21%
Market
8%
Confidence
21%
Sialetili FaeamaniTitans
backFair 4.992+ 27%
$13.00
+12.4% edge
Model
20%
Market
8%
Confidence
20%
Gehamat ShibasakiBroncos
backFair 7.012+ 36%
$11.00
+5.2% edge
Model
14%
Market
9%
Confidence
14%
Kotoni StaggsBroncos
backFair 7.092+ 36%
$9.50
+3.6% edge
Model
14%
Market
11%
Confidence
14%
Reece WalshBroncos
backFair 5.962+ 44%
$7.50
+3.5% edge
Model
17%
Market
13%
Confidence
17%