NRL | Round 6

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CBY
Bulldogs
VS
PEN
Panthers
ACCOR STADIUM, SYDNEY • THURSDAY 9 APR, 7:50 PM

AI Win Probability

69%PanthersFavourite

Bulldogs

31%

Panthers

69%

AI Match Overview

Panthers are clear favourites here at 69%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Bulldogs. The model sees Panthers ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Panthers carry a 283-point ELO rating advantage (1729 vs 1447). Recent form favours Panthers with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Bulldogs. The margin model predicts Panthers by 6.4 points with a combined total of 51.

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

Panthers to Win @1.14

Edge

-14.1%

Line / Spread

Bulldogs +16.5 @1.91

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Panthers 1-12 @2.55

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Over 47.5 @1.91

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Bulldogs
WWLLL
18.2
Panthers
WWWWL
30.8

Avg Conceded

24.0

Bulldogs

9.2

Panthers

Avg Margin

-5.8

Bulldogs

21.6

Panthers

Run Metres

1907

Bulldogs

1832

Panthers

Line Breaks

5.0

Bulldogs

2.5

Panthers

Referee IndicatorAI
Favours Panthers
Gerard Sutton361 games since 2012

Each team's win rate when Gerard Sutton refs their game (vs any opponent, all seasons)

CBY
36%14W 25L
PEN
53%32W 28L

When Gerard Sutton officiates, Panthers have won 32 of 60 games (53%) vs any opponent — significantly stronger than Bulldogs's 14 from 39 (36%). That's a 17‑point gap across all seasons. His games average 41.9 pts, sitting close to the league average. Home teams win 56% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg), which could give Bulldogs an additional edge at home.

Avg Total

41.9 pts

Home Win %

56%

Home Bias

Leans home

H2H History (Last 5)Panthers lead 4-1
Oct 2025CBY 26 - 46 PEN
Sep 2025CBY 28 - 4 PEN
Jul 2025CBY 6 - 8 PEN
May 2024CBY 10 - 16 PEN
Aug 2023CBY 18 - 44 PEN
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

CBY
1447Overall1729
PEN
ELO difference: -283 in favour of Panthers

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

973Forwards1196
PEN +224
954Backs1195
PEN +242
941Halves1254
PEN +313
950Hooker1237
PEN +287

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

CBY
Stat
PEN
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
18.2pts
Avg Score
30.8pts
24.0pts
Avg Conceded
9.2pts
-5.8pts
Avg Margin
21.6pts
1907.0m
Run Metres
1832.0m
5.0
Line Breaks
2.5
300.0
Tackles
300.0
12.0
Errors
12.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

69%

Panthers predicted to win by 6 points

Predicted total: 51 · Line: -6.4

Scorer Markets

Anytime Try Scorer

Model probability vs Sportsbet overlay, ranked by edge.

8 Plays
Isaiah Papali'iPanthers
forwardFair 1.662+ 24%
$3.45
+31.2% edge
Model
60%
Market
29%
Confidence
60%
Paul AlamotiPanthers
backFair 1.402+ 36%
$2.40
+29.7% edge
Model
71%
Market
42%
Confidence
71%
Jacob PrestonBulldogs
forwardFair 2.072+ 14%
$3.70
+21.4% edge
Model
48%
Market
27%
Confidence
48%
Lindsay SmithPanthers
forwardFair 3.052+ 6%
$6.75
+18.0% edge
Model
33%
Market
15%
Confidence
33%
Enari TualaBulldogs
backFair 3.292+ 5%
$5.30
+11.5% edge
Model
30%
Market
19%
Confidence
30%
Nathan ClearyPanthers
halfFair 2.162+ 13%
$2.60
+7.8% edge
Model
46%
Market
38%
Confidence
46%
Jacob KirazBulldogs
backFair 2.132+ 13%
$2.45
+6.2% edge
Model
47%
Market
41%
Confidence
47%
Lachlan GalvinBulldogs
halfFair 4.522+ 3%
$5.80
+4.9% edge
Model
22%
Market
17%
Confidence
22%
Scorer Markets

First Try Scorer

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

5 Plays
Jacob PrestonBulldogs
forwardFair 4.932+ 14%
$17.00
+14.4% edge
Model
20%
Market
6%
Confidence
20%
Jacob KirazBulldogs
backFair 5.142+ 13%
$13.00
+11.8% edge
Model
19%
Market
8%
Confidence
19%
Paul AlamotiPanthers
backFair 5.392+ 36%
$13.00
+10.9% edge
Model
19%
Market
8%
Confidence
19%
Isaiah Papali'iPanthers
forwardFair 7.322+ 24%
$17.00
+7.8% edge
Model
14%
Market
6%
Confidence
14%
Enari TualaBulldogs
backFair 9.012+ 5%
$26.00
+7.3% edge
Model
11%
Market
4%
Confidence
11%