NRL | Round 27

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DOL
Dolphins
VS
CAN
Raiders
KAYO STADIUM, REDCLIFFE • SUNDAY 7 SEPT, 2:00 PM
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AI Referee Insights

Gerard Sutton officiated this match (360 career games). The combined score of 86 points was 44 points above Gerard Sutton's career average of 42. Dolphins bucked the trend — Raiders historically win 48% of games under Gerard Sutton, but couldn't convert that edge today. Dolphins's home victory fits Gerard Sutton's profile — home teams win 56% of the time under this referee.

Based on referee career statistics • Post-match analysis

AI Game Review

Our model correctly predicted Dolphins to win at 76% probability. The margin model missed here — predicting 12.5 but the actual margin was 38 points. The game's 86 points came in 44 points higher than the predicted 43. Dolphins led 30–0 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 38. 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

76%DolphinsFavourite

Dolphins

76%

Raiders

24%

AI Match Overview

Dolphins are clear favourites here at 76%, with our model expecting a comfortable victory over Raiders. The model sees Dolphins ahead on 5 of 7 key factors including Forward Pack, Backline Quality and Halves Control. Raiders carry a 237-point ELO rating advantage (1680 vs 1443). Recent form favours Raiders with 4 wins from their last 5 compared to 2 for Dolphins. The margin model predicts Dolphins by 12.5 points with a combined total of 43.

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

Dolphins to Win @1.36

Winner ✓

Edge

-4.9%

Line / Spread

Dolphins -9.5 @1.91

Winner ✓

Edge

-4.9%

Total Points

Under 54.5 @1.91

Lost ✗

Edge

+30.8%

Form & History

TeamLast 5Avg Pts
Dolphins
WWLLL
25.2
Raiders
WWWWL
25.6

Avg Conceded

41.6

Dolphins

14.8

Raiders

Avg Margin

-16.4

Dolphins

10.8

Raiders

Run Metres

1557

Dolphins

1606

Raiders

Line Breaks

6.4

Dolphins

4.6

Raiders

Referee IndicatorAI
Favours Raiders
Gerard Sutton360 games since 2011

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

DOL
33%4W 8L
CAN
48%19W 21L

When Gerard Sutton officiates, Raiders have won 19 of 40 games (48%) vs any opponent — significantly stronger than Dolphins's 4 from 12 (33%). That's a 15‑point gap across all seasons. His games average 41.8 pts, sitting close to the league average. Home teams win 56% of his matches (vs ~52% league avg), which could give Dolphins an additional edge at home.

Avg Total

41.8 pts

Home Win %

56%

Home Bias

Leans home

H2H History (Last 4)Raiders lead 3-1
Apr 2025DOL 28 - 40 CAN
Jun 2024DOL 25 - 26 CAN
May 2023DOL 30 - 31 CAN
Mar 2023DOL 20 - 14 CAN
Prediction BreakdownPure Alpha Model

ELO–Market Disagreement

Raiders hold the ELO advantage (1680 vs 1443), but the market favours Dolphins (@1.36).

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

📊Team ELO Ratings

DOL
1443Overall1680
CAN
ELO difference: -237 in favour of Raiders

🏈Positional Matchups

Player ELO aggregated by position group — higher = stronger unit

1109Forwards1022
Best: 1270DOL +87Best: 1199
1087Backs901
Best: 1200DOL +186Best: 1040
1346Halves1207
Best: 1346DOL +138Best: 1207
1061Hooker884
DOL +177

📈Recent Form (Last 5)

DOL
Stat
CAN
2.0
Wins (Last 5)
4.0
25.2pts
Avg Score
25.6pts
41.6pts
Avg Conceded
14.8pts
-16.4pts
Avg Margin
10.8pts
1557.0m
Run Metres
1605.8m
6.4
Line Breaks
4.6
337.4
Tackles
350.4
10.4
Errors
10.2

🔑Key Prediction Factors

What the model weighted most in this prediction

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

Model Confidence

76%

Dolphins predicted to win by 13 points

Predicted total: 43 · Line: +12.5

2/3 match predictions correct
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