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NRL | Round 8

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NZL
Warriors
VS
DOL
Dolphins
HNRY STADIUM, WELLINGTON • SATURDAY 25 APR, 6:05 PM AEST

Win Probability

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Warriors to win at 63% probability. The margin model was sharp, predicting Warriors by 5.3 vs the actual margin of 2 points. Warriors trailed 14–18 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 20–18. The model went 7/17 on this match. The 1-12 margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

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AI Referee Insights

Liam Kennedy officiated this match (62 career games). The combined score of 38 points was 8 points below Liam Kennedy's career average of 46. Warriors's victory aligns with Liam Kennedy's historical trend, Warriors have a 83% win rate under this referee. 70% 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', Warriors firmly in control (99%)
WAR20
99%80'1%
18DOL
HT100%50%0%0'20'40'60'80'
Dolphins momentumMomentum +0Warriors momentum →
Biggest Swings

AI Win Probability

63%WarriorsFavourite

Warriors

63%

Dolphins

37%

AI Match Overview

Warriors hold the advantage at 63% win probability, though Dolphins are far from out of this at 37%. The model sees Warriors ahead on 7 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Warriors carry a 123-point ELO rating advantage (1561 vs 1438). Recent form favours Warriors with 3 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Dolphins. The margin model predicts Warriors by 5.3 points with a combined total of 49.

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 @1.50

Winner ✓

Edge

-0.5%

Line / Spread

Dolphins +5.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Margin Band

Warriors 1-12 @2.55

Winner ✓

Edge

+0.0%

Total Points

Over 48.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+0.0%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Warriors
R2026-R3W
R2026-R4L
R2026-R5L
R2026-R6W
R2026-R7W

older → newer

28.0
Dolphins
R2026-R2W
R2026-R3W
R2026-R4L
R2026-R5L
R2026-R7L
21.6

Avg Conceded

22.8

Warriors

25.0

Dolphins

Avg Margin

5.2

Warriors

-3.4

Dolphins

Run Metres

1625

Warriors

1878

Dolphins

Line Breaks

5.2

Warriors

4.2

Dolphins

Referee Indicator

Favours Warriors

Liam Kennedy

62 career games · since 2012

AI Analysis

Win rate when Liam Kennedy refs each team (vs any opponent)

Warriors
5W – 1L
83%
Dolphins
1W – 3L
25%

When Liam Kennedy officiates, Warriors have won 5 of 6 games (83%), significantly stronger than Dolphins's 1 from 4 (25%). Small sample (4 games for Dolphins).

Avg Total

45.9 pts

Home Win %

52%

Home Bias

Neutral

Penalty & Discipline

Pen / Game

11.0

Sin Bins / Gm

0.34

SB Away %

70%

Avg Penalties Per Game

vs Home Teams5.3
vs Away Teams5.8

Penalty Advantage Under This Ref

Positive = opponent penalised more than your team

Warriors
-2.0
Dolphins
+0.0

Dolphins get a +0.0 penalty advantage under Liam Kennedy vs Warriors's -2.0. 70% of his 10 career sin bins go to away teams.

H2H History (Last 5)Dolphins lead 3-2
Aug 2025NZL 18 - 20 DOL
May 2025NZL 16 - 12 DOL
Aug 2024NZL 32 - 34 DOL
May 2024NZL 24 - 20 DOL
Sep 2023NZL 10 - 34 DOL
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

NZL
1561Overall1438
DOL
ELO difference: +123 in favour of Warriors

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group, higher = stronger unit

1090Forwards930
NZL +160
1022Backs931
NZL +91
1078Halves910
NZL +168
1054Hooker919
NZL +135

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

NZL
Stat
DOL
3.0
Wins (Last 5)
2.0
28.0pts
Avg Score
21.6pts
22.8pts
Avg Conceded
25.0pts
5.2pts
Avg Margin
-3.4pts
1625.0m
Run Metres
1877.6m
5.2
Line Breaks
4.2
323.0
Tackles
378.0
9.6
Errors
12.4

🔑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

63%

Warriors predicted to win by 5 points

Predicted total: 49 · Line: +5.3

3/4 match predictions correct4/13 scorer picks correct
Scorer Markets

Anytime Try Scorer

Model probability vs Sportsbet overlay, ranked by edge.

8 Plays
Jake AverilloDolphins
backFair 1.662+ 24%
$3.00
+26.9% edge
Model
60%
Market
33%
Confidence
60%
Dallin Watene-ZelezniakWarriors
backFair 1.332+ 41%
$1.67
+15.6% edge
Model
75%
Market
60%
Confidence
75%
Hamiso Tabuai-FidowDolphins
backFair 1.522+ 29%
$1.81
+10.7% edge
Model
66%
Market
55%
Confidence
66%
Alofiana Khan-PereiraWarriors
backFair 1.742+ 21%
$1.71
-1.0% edge
Model
57%
Market
58%
Confidence
57%
Leka HalasimaWarriors
forwardFair 2.242+ 12%
$2.12
-2.5% edge
Model
45%
Market
47%
Confidence
45%
Herbie FarnworthDolphins
backFair 2.592+ 9%
$2.25
-5.8% edge
Model
39%
Market
44%
Confidence
39%
Roger Tuivasa-SheckWarriors
backFair 3.172+ 6%
$2.20
-13.9% edge
Model
32%
Market
45%
Confidence
32%
Jamayne IsaakoDolphins
backFair 2.932+ 7%
$1.98
-16.4% edge
Model
34%
Market
51%
Confidence
34%
Scorer Markets

First Try Scorer

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

5 Plays
Jake AverilloDolphins
backFair 4.722+ 24%
$15.00
+14.5% edge
Model
21%
Market
7%
Confidence
21%
Hamiso Tabuai-FidowDolphins
backFair 4.052+ 29%
$9.50
+14.2% edge
Model
25%
Market
11%
Confidence
25%
Dallin Watene-ZelezniakWarriors
backFair 4.802+ 41%
$8.50
+9.1% edge
Model
21%
Market
12%
Confidence
21%
Herbie FarnworthDolphins
backFair 8.932+ 9%
$12.00
+2.9% edge
Model
11%
Market
8%
Confidence
11%
Ali LeiatauaWarriors
backFair 9.692+ 15%
$13.00
+2.6% edge
Model
10%
Market
8%
Confidence
10%