NRL | Round 22

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BRI
Broncos
VS
SOU
Rabbitohs
SUNCORP STADIUM, BRISBANE • FRIDAY 1 AUG, 8:00 PM
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AI Referee Insights

Peter Gough officiated this match (176 career games). The combined score of 74 points was 30 points above Peter Gough's career average of 44. Broncos's victory aligns with Peter Gough's historical trend — Broncos have a 58% win rate under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Broncos to win at 75% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 9.4 but the actual margin was 46 points. The game's 74 points came in 29 points higher than the predicted 45. Broncos led 18–8 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 46. The model went 2/3 on this match. The 1-12 margin band call landed.

Model vs actual outcomes • Post-match analysis

Win Probability

AI Win Probability

75%BroncosFavourite

Broncos

75%

Rabbitohs

25%

AI Match Overview

Broncos are clear favourites here at 75%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Rabbitohs. The model sees Broncos ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including ELO Difference, Forward Pack and Backline Quality. Broncos carry a 197-point ELO rating advantage (1501 vs 1304). Recent form favours Broncos with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 0 for Rabbitohs. The margin model predicts Broncos by 9.4 points with a combined total of 45.

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

Broncos to Win @1.18

Winner ✓

Edge

-15.5%

Line / Spread

Broncos -14.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-15.5%

Total Points

Under 48.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+8.5%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Broncos
WWWWL
25.6
Rabbitohs
LLLLL
17.2

Avg Conceded

18.8

Broncos

29.8

Rabbitohs

Avg Margin

6.8

Broncos

-12.6

Rabbitohs

Run Metres

1618

Broncos

1513

Rabbitohs

Line Breaks

6.2

Broncos

4.8

Rabbitohs

Referee IndicatorAI
Favours Broncos
Peter Gough176 games since 2016

Each team's win rate when Peter Gough refs their game (vs any opponent, all seasons)

BRI
58%11W 8L
SOU
47%9W 10L

Broncos hold a 11‑point edge: 11W–8L (58%) vs Rabbitohs's 9W–10L (47%) across all games Peter Gough has refereed for each side. His games average 44.0 pts, sitting close to the league average.

Avg Total

44.0 pts

Home Win %

53%

Home Bias

Neutral

H2H History (Last 5)Rabbitohs lead 3-2
May 2025BRI 14 - 22 SOU
Jun 2024BRI 12 - 22 SOU
Mar 2024BRI 28 - 18 SOU
Aug 2023BRI 36 - 20 SOU
May 2023BRI 6 - 32 SOU
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

📊Team ELO Ratings

BRI
1501Overall1304
SOU
ELO difference: +197 in favour of Broncos

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1095Forwards1072
Best: 1251BRI +23Best: 1206
1104Backs894
Best: 1140BRI +210Best: 992
1042Halves1100
Best: 1042SOU +58Best: 1100
1003Hooker1200
SOU +197

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

BRI
Stat
SOU
4.0
Wins (Last 5)
0.0
25.6pts
Avg Score
17.2pts
18.8pts
Avg Conceded
29.8pts
6.8pts
Avg Margin
-12.6pts
1617.8m
Run Metres
1513.4m
6.2
Line Breaks
4.8
332.8
Tackles
377.0
11.0
Errors
10.4

🔑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%
Rabbitohs
5
Recent Win Rate9.0%
Broncos
6
Referee Tendency7.0%
7
Venue Advantage7.0%
Broncos

Model Confidence

75%

Broncos predicted to win by 9 points

Predicted total: 45 · Line: +9.4

2/3 match predictions correct
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