NRL | Round 7

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NZL
Warriors
VS
GLD
Titans
GO MEDIA STADIUM, AUCKLAND • SATURDAY 18 APR, 3:00 PM

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Warriors to win at 60% probability. The margin model was sharp, predicting Warriors by 10.4 vs the actual margin of 8 points. Total score prediction of 48 was close to the actual 48, within 0 points. The model went 7/17 on this match. The 1-12 margin band call landed. The under 49.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Wyatt Raymond officiated this match (41 career games). The 48-point combined total was right in line with Wyatt Raymond's career average of 50. Warriors's victory aligns with Wyatt Raymond's historical trend, Warriors have a 57% win rate under this referee. Warriors's home victory fits Wyatt Raymond's profile, home teams win 59% of the time under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

Momentum Replay
Beta
80', Warriors firmly in control (99%)
WAR28
99%80'1%
20TIT
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Titans momentumMomentum -44Warriors momentum →
Next Try (within 10 min)
AI Model
88% none
WAR 6%No try 88%TIT 6%
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

60%WarriorsFavourite

Warriors

60%

Titans

40%

AI Match Overview

Warriors hold the advantage at 60% win probability, though Titans are far from out of this at 40%. The model sees Warriors ahead on 7 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Warriors carry a 163-point ELO rating advantage (1547 vs 1385). Recent form favours Warriors with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Titans. The margin model predicts Warriors by 10.4 points with a combined total of 48.

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

Warriors to Win @1.32

Winner ✓

Edge

-12.4%

Line / Spread

Titans +10.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Warriors 1-12 @2.55

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Under 49.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Warriors
R2026-R2W
R2026-R3W
R2026-R4L
R2026-R5L
R2026-R6W

older → newer

30.4
Titans
R2026-R2L
R2026-R3L
R2026-R4W
R2026-R5L
R2026-R6W
23.2

Avg Conceded

20.0

Warriors

19.6

Titans

Avg Margin

10.4

Warriors

3.6

Titans

Run Metres

1644

Warriors

1716

Titans

Line Breaks

4.4

Warriors

4.6

Titans

Referee Indicator

Favours Warriors

Wyatt Raymond

41 career games · since 2012

AI Analysis

Win rate when Wyatt Raymond refs each team (vs any opponent)

Warriors
4W – 3L
57%
Titans
2W – 3L
40%

When Wyatt Raymond officiates, Warriors have won 4 of 7 games (57%), significantly stronger than Titans's 2 from 5 (40%). Games average 50.2 pts, above the league norm, suggesting a free-flowing style. Home teams win 59% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg). Small sample (5 games for Titans).

Avg Total

50.2 pts

Home Win %

59%

Home Bias

Leans home

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

9.4

Sin Bins / Gm

0.36

SB Away %

50%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams4.7
vs Away Teams4.6

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Warriors
-1.3
Titans
+1.5

Titans get a +1.5 penalty advantage under Wyatt Raymond vs Warriors's -1.3.

H2H History (Last 5)Titans lead 3-2
Sep 2025NZL 32 - 18 GLD
Aug 2025NZL 16 - 24 GLD
Jun 2024NZL 6 - 66 GLD
Apr 2024NZL 24 - 27 GLD
Aug 2023NZL 28 - 18 GLD
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

NZL
1547Overall1385
GLD
ELO difference: +163 in favour of Warriors

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1025Forwards853
NZL +172
1061Backs868
NZL +193
1064Halves850
NZL +215
1010Hooker909
NZL +100

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

NZL
Stat
GLD
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
30.4pts
Avg Score
23.2pts
20.0pts
Avg Conceded
19.6pts
10.4pts
Avg Margin
3.6pts
1643.6m
Run Metres
1715.8m
4.4
Line Breaks
4.6
316.0
Tackles
339.8
10.2
Errors
12.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

60%

Warriors predicted to win by 10 points

Predicted total: 48 · Line: +10.4

4/4 match predictions correct3/13 scorer picks correct
Scorer Markets

Anytime Try Scorer

Model probability vs Sportsbet overlay, ranked by edge.

8 Plays
Leka HalasimaWarriors
forwardFair 1.202+ 54%
$1.96
+32.3% edge
Model
83%
Market
51%
Confidence
83%
Roger Tuivasa-SheckWarriors
backFair 1.592+ 26%
$2.10
+15.1% edge
Model
63%
Market
48%
Confidence
63%
Phillip SamiTitans
backFair 1.652+ 24%
$2.15
+14.1% edge
Model
61%
Market
47%
Confidence
61%
Sialetili FaeamaniTitans
backFair 1.742+ 21%
$2.30
+13.9% edge
Model
57%
Market
43%
Confidence
57%
Alofiana Khan-PereiraWarriors
backFair 1.332+ 41%
$1.61
+13.1% edge
Model
75%
Market
62%
Confidence
75%
AJ Brimson
backFair 2.262+ 12%
$3.15
+12.4% edge
Model
44%
Market
32%
Confidence
44%
Jayden CampbellTitans
halfFair 2.402+ 10%
$3.00
+8.4% edge
Model
42%
Market
33%
Confidence
42%
Jojo FifitaTitans
backFair 3.862+ 4%
$2.70
-11.2% edge
Model
26%
Market
37%
Confidence
26%
Scorer Markets

First Try Scorer

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

5 Plays
Leka HalasimaWarriors
forwardFair 5.002+ 54%
$11.00
+10.9% edge
Model
20%
Market
9%
Confidence
20%
Phillip SamiTitans
backFair 5.872+ 24%
$12.00
+8.7% edge
Model
17%
Market
8%
Confidence
17%
Sialetili FaeamaniTitans
backFair 6.402+ 21%
$13.00
+7.9% edge
Model
16%
Market
8%
Confidence
16%
AJ Brimson
backFair 9.352+ 12%
$15.00
+4.0% edge
Model
11%
Market
7%
Confidence
11%
Jayden CampbellTitans
halfFair 10.112+ 10%
$15.00
+3.2% edge
Model
10%
Market
7%
Confidence
10%