NRL | Round 7

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SOU
Rabbitohs
VS
SGI
Dragons
ACCOR STADIUM, SYDNEY • SATURDAY 18 APR, 5:30 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Rabbitohs to win at 62% probability. The predicted margin of 9.5 was reasonable against the actual 18-point result. Rabbitohs led 16–12 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 18. The model went 4/17 on this match. The under 51.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski officiated this match (73 career games). The 42-point combined total was right in line with Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski's career average of 41. Rabbitohs's victory aligns with Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski's historical trend, Rabbitohs have a 83% win rate under this referee. Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski averaged 15.4 penalties per game heading in, a whistle-heavy referee profile. 82% 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', Rabbitohs firmly in control (99%)
RAB30
99%80'1%
12DRA
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Dragons momentumMomentum +19Rabbitohs momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
86% none
RAB 8%No try 86%DRA 6%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

62%RabbitohsFavourite

Rabbitohs

62%

Dragons

38%

AI Match Overview

Rabbitohs hold the advantage at 62% win probability, though Dragons are far from out of this at 38%. The model sees Rabbitohs ahead on 7 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Rabbitohs carry a 202-point ELO rating advantage (1458 vs 1256). Recent form favours Rabbitohs with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 0 for Dragons. The margin model predicts Rabbitohs by 9.5 points with a combined total of 50.

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

Rabbitohs to Win @1.22

Winner ✓

Edge

-15.8%

Line / Spread

Dragons +13.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Rabbitohs 1-12 @2.55

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 51.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Rabbitohs
R2026-R1W
R2026-R2L
R2026-R3W
R2026-R5W
R2026-R6L

older → newer

28.8
Dragons
R2026-R2L
R2026-R3L
R2026-R4L
R2026-R5L
R2026-R6L
14.4

Avg Conceded

26.4

Rabbitohs

31.6

Dragons

Avg Margin

2.4

Rabbitohs

-17.2

Dragons

Run Metres

1646

Rabbitohs

1726

Dragons

Line Breaks

5.6

Rabbitohs

3.6

Dragons

Referee Indicator

Favours Rabbitohs

Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski

73 career games · since 2012

AI Analysis

Win rate when Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski refs each team (vs any opponent)

Rabbitohs
5W – 1L
83%
Dragons
6W – 6L
50%

When Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski officiates, Rabbitohs have won 5 of 6 games (83%), significantly stronger than Dragons's 6 from 12 (50%). Small sample (6 games for Rabbitohs).

Avg Total

41.4 pts

Home Win %

45%

Home Bias

Leans away

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

15.4

Sin Bins / Gm

0.57

SB Away %

82%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams7
vs Away Teams8.4

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Rabbitohs
-1.7
Dragons
-0.4

Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski averages 15.4 penalties per game, above the league norm. Expect frequent stoppages. Penalises away teams more, 7 against home vs 8.4 against away. Dragons get a +-0.4 penalty advantage under Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski vs Rabbitohs's -1.7. 82% of his 17 career sin bins go to away teams.

H2H History (Last 5)Rabbitohs lead 3-2
Sep 2025SOU 40 - 0 SGI
Mar 2025SOU 25 - 24 SGI
May 2024SOU 14 - 28 SGI
Aug 2023SOU 26 - 14 SGI
Jun 2023SOU 30 - 36 SGI
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

SOU
1458Overall1256
SGI
ELO difference: +202 in favour of Rabbitohs

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

954Forwards794
SOU +161
935Backs755
SOU +179
922Halves755
SOU +167
939Hooker717
SOU +221

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

SOU
Stat
SGI
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
0.0
28.8pts
Avg Score
14.4pts
26.4pts
Avg Conceded
31.6pts
2.4pts
Avg Margin
-17.2pts
1645.6m
Run Metres
1726.2m
5.6
Line Breaks
3.6
298.4
Tackles
371.8
12.2
Errors
11.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

62%

Rabbitohs predicted to win by 10 points

Predicted total: 50 · Line: +9.5

2/4 match predictions correct2/13 scorer picks correct
Scorer Markets

Anytime Try Scorer

Model probability vs Sportsbet overlay, ranked by edge.

8 Plays
Tyrell SloanDragons
backFair 1.632+ 25%
$2.55
+22.2% edge
Model
61%
Market
39%
Confidence
61%
Valentine HolmesDragons
backFair 1.812+ 19%
$2.70
+18.2% edge
Model
55%
Market
37%
Confidence
55%
Mathew FeagaiDragons
backFair 2.182+ 13%
$3.50
+17.2% edge
Model
46%
Market
29%
Confidence
46%
Christian Tuipulotu
backFair 1.832+ 19%
$2.25
+10.2% edge
Model
55%
Market
44%
Confidence
55%
Jack WightonRabbitohs
backFair 3.822+ 4%
$2.60
-12.3% edge
Model
26%
Market
38%
Confidence
26%
Alex JohnstonRabbitohs
backFair 1.612+ 25%
$1.34
-12.6% edge
Model
62%
Market
75%
Confidence
62%
Latrell MitchellRabbitohs
backFair 2.322+ 11%
$1.59
-19.7% edge
Model
43%
Market
63%
Confidence
43%
Campbell GrahamRabbitohs
backFair 3.032+ 6%
$1.57
-30.7% edge
Model
33%
Market
64%
Confidence
33%
Scorer Markets

First Try Scorer

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

5 Plays
Setu TuDragons
backFair 4.872+ 35%
$13.00
+12.9% edge
Model
21%
Market
8%
Confidence
21%
Tyrell SloanDragons
backFair 6.272+ 25%
$14.00
+8.8% edge
Model
16%
Market
7%
Confidence
16%
Valentine HolmesDragons
backFair 7.432+ 19%
$14.00
+6.3% edge
Model
13%
Market
7%
Confidence
13%
Christian Tuipulotu
backFair 7.542+ 19%
$13.00
+5.6% edge
Model
13%
Market
8%
Confidence
13%
Matthew DuftyRabbitohs
backFair 18.122+ 6%
$13.00
-2.2% edge
Model
6%
Market
8%
Confidence
6%