# Huddersfield Giants v Bradford Bulls — Super League Round 18 2026 AI Prediction by Alphr

## Full Time: Huddersfield Giants 14 – 30 Bradford Bulls

_Bradford Bulls see off Huddersfield Giants._

Half time: 8 – 14 · Alphr AI pre-game win probability: Huddersfield Giants 46% / Bradford Bulls 54% · The Accu Stadium · Sat, 11 July, 05:00 am AEST

**Try Scorers** — Huddersfield Giants: Adam Swift (14' Tipped ⚡), Adam Swift (23' Tipped ⚡), Taane Milne (72') · Bradford Bulls: Ryan Sutton (7' 1st), Jayden Nikorima (29' Tipped ⚡), Waqa Blake (64'), Waqa Blake (79')

### Match Winner — AI Prediction Market (resolved)

| Team | Pre-game AI win probability | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Bulls | 54% | Won |
| Huddersfield Giants | 46% | Lost |

Model call: **Correct** · Margin: 2.9 predicted → 16 actual · Markets hit: 3/4

_AI win probability priced pre-game · Markets hit = core betting markets._

### Full-Time Report

**Huddersfield Giants vs Bradford Bulls Prediction & Tips | Super League Round 18 2026**

_By Ben Dunlop · Published: 9 July 2026, 05:23 pm · Last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 09:38 am_

Huddersfield Giants 14–30 Bradford Bulls in Super League Round 18 at The Accu Stadium. Here's how the result stacked up against the model's call, with the win-probability story and where the value landed.

Bradford Bulls secured a 30–14 victory over Huddersfield Giants at The Accu Stadium. They led 14-8 at half-time and extended their lead in the second half to ensure a comfortable win. Ryan Sutton got the Bulls off to a strong start, scoring the first try just seven minutes into the match. Huddersfield responded with two tries from Adam Swift, but they struggled to keep up with Bradford's pace.

The Bulls were more disciplined with the ball, committing only seven errors compared to Huddersfield's 14. This precision was crucial, allowing them to maintain pressure on the scoreboard. Chris Atkin's kicking was reliable, converting tries and penalty goals to keep the points coming. In the final minutes, Waqa Blake scored two tries, widening the gap and putting the match beyond Huddersfield's reach.

Huddersfield had some success in attack, with six line breaks to Bradford's five and 24 tackle busts compared to Bradford’s 22. However, their inability to maintain possession proved costly. Despite taking more risks with 12 offloads to the Bulls’ six, they couldn't capitalise on their opportunities as effectively as Bradford.

Discipline was also a factor. The Giants conceded nine penalties, one more than their opponents, which hindered their efforts to regain control. Bradford's composure in this area helped them prevent any potential momentum shifts that Huddersfield might have initiated.

Before the match, Alphr's model predicted a Bradford victory with a 54% probability. It anticipated a closer contest with a 2.9-point margin, but the Bulls exceeded expectations, winning by 16 points. The total points scored matched the model's prediction of 44. Despite the larger margin, Bradford's win wasn't entirely unexpected. Their stronger forward and hooker ratings were evident, giving them an advantage in the physical exchanges.

Huddersfield's recent form highlighted the challenge they faced. Coming off five consecutive losses, they were already at a disadvantage. Their average losing margin of -18.8 points was telling, especially against a Bradford side eager to end their own run of poor results.

For Bradford, this victory breaks a four-game losing streak. Their previous struggles, reflected in an average margin of -18 points, seemed to fade as they delivered a more efficient performance. The Bulls showed glimpses of their potential, and this time they emerged on the winning side.

**Key Match Stats**

| Huddersfield Giants | Stat | Bradford Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| **1,415** | Run metres | 1,358 |
| **6** | Line breaks | 5 |
| **24** | Tackle busts | 22 |
| **12** | Offloads | 6 |
| 14 | Errors | **7** |
| 9 | Penalties conceded | **8** |

**Scoring Breakdown**

| Huddersfield Giants | Stat | Bradford Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Tries | 4 |
| 1/3 | Goals | 7/7 |
| 9 | Penalties Conceded | 8 |
| 14 | Errors | 7 |
| 0 | Sin Bins | 1 |

**Model Report Card**

Our model correctly predicted Bradford Bulls to win at 54% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 2.9 but the actual margin was 16 points. Total score prediction of 44 was close to the actual 44, within 0 points. Bradford Bulls led 8–14 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 16. The model went 5/17 on this match. Bradford Bulls covered the 1.5-point line. The under 53.5 total call was correct.

**Ref Watch: Clean Game** (18/100) — penalties Huddersfield Giants 9 · Bradford Bulls 8.

_Official Super League match stats · Generated by Alphr's model_

### Edge Analysis — the model's pre-game markets

- **Head to Head:** Bradford Bulls to win — model probability 53.9% — result: WON
- **Line / Spread:** Bradford Bulls +1.5 — model probability 53.9% — result: WON
- **Margin Band:** Bradford Bulls 1-12 — model probability 53.9% — result: LOST
- **Total (Over/Under):** Under 53.5 — model probability 50.0% — result: WON
- Predicted margin: Bradford Bulls by 3 · Predicted total: 44

### Match Preview (pre-match read)

Bradford Bulls are the call at 54%, but Huddersfield Giants stay live at 46%. The heaviest factor is the ratings gap: Bradford Bulls sit 130 ELO points clear, 1337 to 1208. Form leans Bradford Bulls' way: 1 from their last 5, against 0 for Huddersfield Giants.

Bradford Bulls own the matchup too, leading 4 of 7 factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Recent Win Rate. The margin model has Bradford Bulls by 2.9, with the two sides combining for about 44. Lean Bradford Bulls, but it shapes as a genuine contest.

_Pre-match read · Alphr model_

### Recent Form (Last 5)

| Huddersfield Giants | Stat | Bradford Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Wins (Last 5) | 1.0 |
| 16.2pts | Avg Score | 18.4pts |
| 35.0pts | Avg Conceded | 36.4pts |
| -18.8pts | Avg Margin | -18.0pts |
| 1131.8m | Run Metres | 1132.0m |
| 3.0 | Clean Breaks | 5.0 |
| 345.2 | Tackles | 326.8 |
| 9.6 | Errors | 11.8 |

### Form & History

_Last 5 games, oldest → newest._

| Team | Last 5 | Avg Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield Giants | R13 L · R14 L · R15 L · R16 L · R17 L | 16.2 |
| Bradford Bulls | R13 W · R14 L · R15 L · R16 L · R17 L | 18.4 |

### H2H History (Last 1) — Bradford Bulls lead 1-0

| Season | Round | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R5 | Bradford Bulls | 26 – 14 | Huddersfield Giants |

### Positional Matchup

_Season-to-date production per game with league-wide attack/defence tiers (14 teams)._

**Field Matchup** — where one team attacks vs where the other concedes:
- Huddersfield Giants' best path is the middle: Super League's 10th-ranked middle attack (1.41 tries/game) runs at a Bradford Bulls defence ranked 13th there (2.71 conceded/game). Key man: Flanagan, 7 tries in that channel this season.
- Bradford Bulls' best path is the left edge: Super League's 5th-ranked left edge attack (1.06 tries/game) runs at a Huddersfield Giants defence ranked 8th there (1.18 conceded/game). Key man: Ryan, 10 tries in that channel this season.

| Channel | Huddersfield Giants | Bradford Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Left | 0.41/g (att 13th (weak)) · concedes 1.18/g (def 8th) | 1.06/g (att 5th (strong)) · concedes 1.41/g (def 11th (weak)) |
| Middle | 1.41/g (att 10th) · concedes 3/g (def 14th (weak)) | 1.29/g (att 13th (weak)) · concedes 2.71/g (def 13th (weak)) |
| Right | 0.94/g (att 9th) · concedes 1.47/g (def 12th (weak)) | 0.71/g (att 13th (weak)) · concedes 1.24/g (def 9th) |

**Attack Spine** (Halfback · Five-Eighth · Hooker)

|  | Huddersfield Giants | Bradford Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Attack rank | 10th | 7th |
| Defence rank | 14th (weak) | 11th (weak) |
| Tries scored · conceded | 6 · 19 | 8 · 14 |
| Try Assists | 1/g | 0.9/g |
| Run Metres | 113m/g | 142m/g |
| Tackle Breaks | 3.2/g | 3.6/g |
| Line Breaks | 0.5/g | 0.7/g |
| Tackle Efficiency | 88% | 92.2% |

**Outside Backs** (Fullback · Wingers · Centres)

|  | Huddersfield Giants | Bradford Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Attack rank | 11th (weak) | 9th |
| Defence rank | 9th | 11th (weak) |
| Tries scored · conceded | 28 · 38 | 31 · 44 |
| Try Assists | 0.6/g | 0.8/g |
| Run Metres | 488m/g | 499m/g |
| Tackle Breaks | 14.7/g | 13.6/g |
| Line Breaks | 2.1/g | 1.9/g |
| Tackle Efficiency | 79.5% | 83.2% |

**Forwards** (Props · 2nd Rows · Lock)

|  | Huddersfield Giants | Bradford Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Attack rank | 13th (weak) | 9th |
| Defence rank | 10th | 13th (weak) |
| Tries scored · conceded | 7 · 13 | 9 · 16 |
| Try Assists | 0.1/g | 0.4/g |
| Run Metres | 292m/g | 288m/g |
| Tackle Breaks | 5.8/g | 5.5/g |
| Line Breaks | 0.5/g | 1.1/g |
| Tackle Efficiency | 93.1% | 94.1% |

**Who scores on Bradford Bulls** — Locks 0.24/g (lg 0.06) +300% · Five-Eighths 0.47/g (lg 0.2) +135% · Fullbacks 0.47/g (lg 0.25) +88%
**Who scores on Huddersfield Giants** — Halfbacks 0.37/g (lg 0.2) +85% · Centres 0.73/g (lg 0.49) +49% · Props 0.2/g (lg 0.14) +43%

_Tries conceded by position, last 3 seasons; positive = concedes above league average to that position._

### Try Scorer History — Who Crosses The Line

_Last 10 games, career record vs the opponent and at The Accu Stadium. ⚡ = our AI backs them to score; 🎯 = our AI's first-try pick. 🏉 = scored in this game. Try % = share of games with a try, last 10 weighted double vs the 30 prior — historical frequency, not a market price._

**Huddersfield Giants** (team sheet)

| # | Player | Pos | 2026 | Last 10 | vs opp | Venue | Try % | Alphr play | This game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niall Evalds | FB | 3 in 9g | 3/10g (0·1·1·0·0·0·1·0·0·0) | 0/0g | 2/4g | 24% | — | — |
| 2 | Adam Swift | WG | 4 in 7g | 7/10g (1·1·1·0·0·1·1·1·1·0) | 0/0g | 2/4g | 66% | ⚡ Anytime Try $1.89 AI 71% ✓ Scored; 🎯 First Try $9.50 AI 20% ✗ Not first | 🏉 14' 23' |
| 3 | Jacob Gagai | CE | 9 in 16g | 6/10g (2·1·1·0·0·0·1·0·0·1) | 1/1g | 3/6g | 46% | ⚡ Anytime Try $2.35 AI 54% ✗ No try; 🎯 First Try $13.00 AI 13% ✗ Not first | — |
| 4 | Connor Wrench | CE | 2 in 6g | 3/10g (0·0·0·1·1·0·0·0·1·0) | 0/0g | 0/2g | 28% | — | — |
| 5 | Taane Milne | WG | 1 in 16g | 1/10g (0·0·1·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 0/1g | 0/6g | 8% | — | 🏉 72' |
| 6 | Tuimoala Lolohea | 5/8 | 0 in 17g | 0/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 0/1g | 0/6g | 16% | — | — |
| 7 | Oliver Russell | HB | 3 in 14g | 3/10g (0·0·1·0·0·0·1·0·0·1) | 0/1g | 1/5g | 14% | — | — |
| 8 | Fenton Rogers | PR | 0 in 15g | 0/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 0/1g | 0/6g | 2% | — | — |
| 9 | Zac Woolford | HK | 1 in 15g | 1/10g (1·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 0/1g | 1/5g | 4% | — | — |
| 10 | Tristan Powell | PR | 1 in 17g | 0/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 1/1g | 0/6g | 2% | — | — |
| 11 | Zane Dunford | 2R | 1 in 3g | 1/3g (0·0·1) | 0/0g | 0/0g | 33% | — | — |
| 12 | Sam Hewitt | 2R | 0 in 3g | 0/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 0/0g | 0/1g | 14% | — | — |
| 13 | Harry Rushton | LK | 0 in 8g | 0/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 0/0g | 0/3g | 6% | — | — |
| 14 | Cole Geyer | INT | 2 in 6g | 2/6g (0·0·0·1·1·0) | 0/0g | 0/1g | 33% | ⚡ Anytime Try $4.60 AI 47% ✗ No try | — |
| 15 | Matthew English | INT | no games | 2/10g (0·0·0·0·0·1·0·1·0·0) | 0/0g | 0/0g | 17% | — | — |
| 16 | Mathieu Cozza | INT | 0 in 16g | 0/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 0/1g | 0/5g | 0% | — | — |
| 17 | Joe Greenwood | INT | 1 in 6g | 1/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·1·0·0) | 0/0g | 0/1g | 12% | — | — |

**Bradford Bulls** (team sheet)

| # | Player | Pos | 2026 | Last 10 | vs opp | Venue | Try % | Alphr play | This game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caleb Aekins | FB | 5 in 17g | 3/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·1·1·0·1) | 0/1g | 0/0g | 30% | ⚡ Anytime Try $2.90 AI 43% ✗ No try | — |
| 2 | Connor Wynne | WG | 7 in 15g | 3/10g (0·1·0·0·0·0·0·2·0·0) | 2/4g | 0/0g | 20% | ⚡ Anytime Try $2.30 AI 48% ✗ No try | — |
| 3 | Guy Armitage | CE | 0 in 6g | 1/10g (0·0·1·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 1/2g | 0/0g | 21% | — | — |
| 4 | Waqa Blake | CE | 6 in 13g | 2/10g (0·0·1·1·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 0/3g | 0/0g | 31% | — | 🏉 64' 79' |
| 5 | Ethan Ryan | WG | 10 in 15g | 6/10g (0·0·0·2·1·0·0·1·0·2) | 2/7g | 0/0g | 32% | ⚡ Anytime Try $2.00 AI 48% ✗ No try; 🎯 First Try $10.00 AI 11% ✗ Not first | — |
| 6 | Jayden Nikorima | 5/8 | 4 in 8g | 4/10g (0·0·2·0·0·1·1·0·0·0) | 6/4g | 0/0g | 22% | ⚡ Anytime Try $3.45 AI 58% ✓ Scored; 🎯 First Try $21.00 AI 14% ✗ Not first | 🏉 29' |
| 7 | Christopher Atkin | HB | no games | 0/0g | 0/0g | 0/0g | — | — | — |
| 8 | Ryan Sutton | PR | 1 in 12g | 1/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·1·0·0) | 2/7g | 0/0g | 14% | — | 🏉 7' |
| 9 | Andy Ackers | HK | 2 in 15g | 0/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 2/12g | 0/0g | 6% | — | — |
| 10 | Eribe Doro | PR | 1 in 11g | 1/10g (0·0·0·0·0·1·0·0·0·0) | 0/1g | 0/0g | 8% | — | — |
| 11 | Dan Russell | 2R | 0 in 10g | 0/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 0/2g | 0/0g | 3% | — | — |
| 12 | Zac Fulton | 2R | 2 in 12g | 2/10g (0·0·0·1·0·1·0·0·0·0) | 0/0g | 0/0g | 18% | — | — |
| 13 | Joe Mellor | LK | 2 in 13g | 2/10g (0·0·1·0·0·1·0·0·0·0) | 6/13g | 0/0g | 22% | — | — |
| 14 | Riley Dean | INT | 1 in 5g | 1/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·1·0·0·0) | 0/1g | 0/0g | 17% | — | — |
| 15 | Loghan Lewis | INT | 0 in 10g | 0/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 0/0g | 0/0g | 0% | — | — |
| 16 | Jack Ormondroyd | INT | 0 in 6g | 0/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 1/12g | 0/0g | 0% | — | — |
| 17 | Ebon Scurr | INT | 0 in 8g | 0/8g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 0/0g | 0/0g | 0% | — | — |

### Prediction Breakdown — Pure Alpha Model

**ELO–Market Disagreement:** Bradford Bulls hold the ELO advantage (1337 vs 1208), but the market favours Huddersfield Giants (@1.95). The model sides with ELO, Bradford Bulls predicted to win despite longer odds.

**Team ELO Ratings** — Huddersfield Giants 1208 · Bradford Bulls 1337 · ELO difference: 130 in favour of Bradford Bulls

**Key Prediction Factors** — what the model weighted most

| # | Factor | Weight | Favours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELO Difference | 15.0% | Bradford Bulls |
| 2 | Forward Pack | 12.0% | Bradford Bulls |
| 3 | Backline Quality | 10.0% | Huddersfield Giants |
| 4 | Recent Win Rate | 10.0% | Bradford Bulls |
| 5 | Halves Control | 9.0% | Huddersfield Giants |
| 6 | Venue Advantage | 8.0% | — |
| 7 | H2H History | 6.0% | Bradford Bulls |

**Model Confidence: 54%** — Bradford Bulls predicted to win by 3 points · Predicted total: 44 pts

**Record:** 3/4 match predictions correct

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