NRL | Preliminary Finals

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BRI
Broncos
VS
PEN
Panthers
SUNCORP STADIUM • SATURDAY 28 FEB, 7:36 PM

AI Game Review

Broncos defied the model's 53% prediction for Panthers — a notable result. The margin model was sharp — predicting Broncos by 0.6 vs the actual margin of 2 points. Broncos trailed 0–14 at half-time before staging a second-half comeback to win 16–14. The model went 2/3 on this match. The Draw margin band call landed. The under 48.5 total call was correct.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Win Probability

AI Win Probability

53%PanthersFavourite

Broncos

47%

Panthers

53%

AI Match Overview

This shapes up as one of the tightest matchups of the round. Our model gives Panthers a marginal 53% edge, making this essentially a coin-flip contest. Broncos are stronger on paper across 5 of 7 key factors — including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality — but Panthers counter with Halves Control which tips the scales. Recent form favours Broncos with 5 wins from their last 5 compared to 3 for Panthers.

Generated from model features • Pre-kick-off analysis

Edge Analysis

1 ACTIVE EDGE

Each market is predicted by an independent model — H2H, margin, and totals may occasionally disagree.

H2H Recommendation

Panthers to Win @1.72

Lost ✗

Edge

-5.2%

Line / Spread

Broncos +1.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-5.2%

Total Points

Under 48.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

+12.8%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Broncos
WWWWW
36.2
Panthers
WWWLL
26.0

Avg Conceded

22.4

Broncos

20.4

Panthers

Avg Margin

13.8

Broncos

5.6

Panthers

Run Metres

1801

Broncos

1665

Panthers

Line Breaks

8.0

Broncos

5.0

Panthers

H2H History (Last 5)Panthers lead 5-0
Mar 2026BRI 0 - 26 PEN
May 2025BRI 8 - 32 PEN
Jul 2024BRI 6 - 14 PEN
Mar 2024BRI 12 - 34 PEN
May 2023BRI 4 - 15 PEN
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Broncos hold the ELO advantage (1632 vs 1617), but the market favours Panthers (@1.72).

The model sides with the market — other factors override the ELO gap.

📊Team ELO Ratings

BRI
1632Overall1617
PEN
ELO difference: +15 in favour of Broncos

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1096Forwards1010
Best: 1341BRI +86Best: 1248
1154Backs1119
Best: 1200BRI +35Best: 1217
950Halves1138
Best: 950PEN +188Best: 1138
929Hooker874
BRI +55

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

BRI
Stat
PEN
5.0
Wins (Last 5)
3.0
36.2pts
Avg Score
26.0pts
22.4pts
Avg Conceded
20.4pts
13.8pts
Avg Margin
5.6pts
1801.2m
Run Metres
1665.4m
8.0
Line Breaks
5.0
329.4
Tackles
378.6
10.6
Errors
12.0

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

53%

Panthers predicted to win by 1 points

Predicted total: 44 · Line: +0.6

2/3 match predictions correct
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